Tree Removal

Why Remove a Tree from Your Property?

We remove trees for many reasons. Property owners often want to remove a tree when it is:

• Sick with disease or pest infestation. Removal helps prevent sickness spreading to healthy trees.

• Dead or dying. Creates a safety hazard for people, animals, buildings, or other trees.

• Structurally unsafe. Think large hollows, open cracks, large branch failures.

• Unattractive or "in the way." We may or may not agree with you here.

Pruning vs. Removal

Our preference is to prune trees instead of removing them whenever it is safe to do so. If your tree is in good health,  we will explain some viable alternatives to removal if we think we can meet your goals by other means, like creative pruning, cabling, etc. Trees take a long time to grow, and we are not shy about advocating for their health and well-being.

Things to Think About When Considering a Removal

When considering a tree removal, we suggest making a list of pros and cons if you are having a hard time deciding. You might be surprised how many benefits your tree provides, such as:

• Shade lowers your cooling costs and reduces your sunburns.

• Increases the property value of your home or business.

• Absorbs and processes pollutants in the air and ground water

• Creates oxygen (no simple task!).

• Provides essential habitat for animals and insects.

• Promotes psychological health and happiness.

• Provides beautiful colors via flowers or leaves at some point in the year.

Please contact us if you have questions regarding tree removal. We would be happy to provide references of past clients who decided to keep their tree instead of removing it. Once a removal takes place, it is impossible to undo and large trees take decades to develop.

If Possible, Wait Until Winter

We encourage customers with large trees that are not an immediate danger to structures or people to consider waiting until winter for tree removal. Frozen ground reduces lawn damage from the felling of the trunk and larger branches and yard compaction from the mini track loader we use to move large logs. If winter removal is not possible, don't worry; we can deploy plywood (as turf protection) to minimize yard damage during the growing season, but the extra time and care can often add to your quoted price. 

We Cut Down Trees and Remove Them Safely

We remove trees in controlled manners in order to protect surrounding structures, gardens and lawns. By utilizing specialized gear (ropes, pulleys, saws) and techniques, we can lower branches safely and efficiently. We have been doing this for a long time, and you can have complete confidence in our approach to tree removals.

After Y0ur Tree is Down, Consider Tree Recycling

So what should you do with all the great wood after your tree is cut down? One great option is to work with our sister company, Heartwood Projects, to give your tree a second life as something beautiful and/or useful. We will help connect you or your urban timber with local artisans and craftspeople who specialize at rendering magic from raw trees.  See our post on Tree Recycling for information on your options.​