While healthy trees can add beauty and curb appeal to your property, unhealthy big trees can create serious safety hazards. If a tree is dead or in poor health, it is more likely to come crashing down when strong winds sweep through the area. This could result in major damage to your home and or/vehicles, as well as serious injuries. If a big tree in your yard appears to be unhealthy, then you’ll want to have an arborist inspect it. Then, it can be accurately determined whether the tree can be saved, or if it’ll need to be safely cut down so it doesn’t topple over on its own. At Treetop Tree Service, our local arborists are highly experienced with identifying and removing hazardous big trees. Such dangerous work should only be entrusted to experienced arborists.
Signs that a Big Tree Is Creating a Safety Hazard
Dead/dying/diseased/damaged trees are more likely to crash down in strong wind gusts. Indications that a tree is dead or unhealthy include: rot, open wounds, severe leaning, defoliation, widespread insect damage, and extensive fungal growth. In some instances, only an unhealthy part of the tree needs to be cut out, while the rest of the tree can remain. Dead limbs should be removed ASAP before they break off and crash down. But if health issues exist throughout the tree, then there’s a good chance that the whole tree will need to be removed.
Significant root damage can also turn a big tree into a safety threat. When roots are badly damaged, the tree becomes less stable and more prone to falling over. Also, with damaged roots, the tree may not be able to take in the water and nutrients it needs to stay in good health. Sometimes, tree roots are severely damaged during landscaping and excavation projects.
Arborist in Arlington, TX
When you need tree removal in Arlington, TX and the surrounding area, contact Treetop Tree Service at 817-992-6670. Our local arborists specialize in both residential and commercial tree care in greater Dallas. Feel free to give us a call today to request an arborist estimate in Arlington, TX!