Removing a mature tree without planning is never a good idea. Even a young tree is heavier than it looks, and even with preparation you can’t be completely sure how and where it will fall. This is one reason why you’d hire a trained, experienced arborist to remove a tree. Here are some of the things that can happen when the tree is cut down without preparation.

Electrocution and Fire Hazards

If your tree is near a power line, not notifying your power company that you’re going to take it down is extremely hazardous. Lack of planning when you’re dealing with power lines can lead to electrocution and fires. If your tree falls and breaks the power line, it can cause not just your home but the neighborhood to lose power. If you contact your utility company before taking down the tree, they can cut off the power and can even do some free tree trimming before the professional arborists arrive.

Damage to Vehicles and Other Property

Since felling trees isn’t an exact science, you need to make sure vehicles, toys, garden furniture, and potted plants are well out of the way. Without this preparation, a tree limb or an entire tree can fall on an item that may take a great deal of money to replace or repair. You should also inform your neighbors that you’re having a tree removed. They’ll need to be warned if heavy equipment might inconvenience them and to safeguard their vehicles and other possessions. If there’s damage to their property, you’ll be responsible for it.

Liability

Removing a large tree often requires a permit. The type of permit can be based on the size of the tree, its species, or where it’s located. If something goes awry and you don’t have a permit, you’re in legal trouble.

Hidden Dangers

One type of preparation that’s indispensable is to have an arborist examine your tree before it’s taken down. An arborist can identify weaknesses, areas of decay, or other problems. Knowing these problems exist allows them to plan the best way to remove your tree with minimal damage.

Damage to Underground Utilities

It’s also crucial to identify any underground utilities such as sewer pipes and cables before a tree is removed. You need to call 811 to find these utilities. The trees growing near them need to be taken down with exceptional care.

Let Us Help You Plan Your Tree Removal

It’s vitally important that you plan for having a tree taken down on your property. Inadequate planning can lead to catastrophe. If you need help preparing for tree removal, call our professional arborists at E Z Tree Inc of Vallejo, CA.