The Three-Step Guide To Fast And Safe Tree Removal Residents Can Follow

Sometimes it's just not an option to maintain that big tree you and your family have cared for and used for many, many years. It has served as a central attraction to your backyard or front lawn. It has been the site of your kids' clubhouse. It has provided shade on those hot summer days. But the time has come to cut it down. Whether that big old tree has posed as a definite hazard in your neighborhood or is deteriorating and dying, removing it from your property becomes a necessity. How do you do it? Here's a three-step guide to a fast and safe tree removal that families can follow.

Get everything you need and get some assistance. You want to get a chainsaw, tow strap, reciprocating saw, and safety gear like goggles, hard hats, and gloves. You want to clear the surrounding area and make sure none of your kids, or any other kids from the neighborhood, are standing nearby. Ensuring that your yard is free and clear of other people will avoid any accidents. Once you've secured the surrounding area, secure the tree and check for defective or unsafe branches before cutting.

Cut the branches first. If it's a large branch and it's too far, you'll want to attach a rope around that branch so you, or whoever is helping you, can lead it to where it should fall. For reachable branches, you want to cut a wedge from the underside where it connects to the tree. This will help guide where the branch should fall. Once the branches have been cut, you can focus on the tree. Leave a few feet above ground when cutting so that you leave a stump. You can take care of the stump by digging around and cutting the roots with your saw. It'll be tough to uproot, so you want to use a tow strap attached to a truck to pull it off the ground.

Eliminate steps one and two, go right to step three: Use a professional company that does tree removal that residents have relied on for many years. This is especially necessary for huge trees. Professional tree removers will have an arborist that has the expertise to swiftly and safely remove any type of tree, in any condition. Whether it's a structurally hazardous tree or one that has developed a fungal disease, an arborist will know exactly what to do and get the job done right. Plus, you won't have to worry about disposing of the cut-down tree.