Important Warning Signs A Tree On Your Property Needs To Be Removed

When you own a property with full-grown trees, it is your responsibility to take care of those trees. Part of that responsibility includes knowing when a tree should be removed and calling in the proper professionals to remove the tree before it injures or damages another person or piece of property. 

Sign #1: Exposed Roots

The roots on your tree are not designed to be exposed. They are designed to be deep underground. If the tree has excessively exposed roots, the tree turns into a tripping and falling hazard. Not only that, when the roots of a tree become exposed, that means the tree isn't properly anchored to the ground and isn't structurally sound. The tree is a risk to anyone near it. If you see exposed roots on a tree, you need to call a tree service company. It may be time to remove the tree.

Sign #2: Too Close to Home

You want your trees on your property. However, you don't want the trees to be too close to your home. If the trees are too close to your home, the branches could make contact with your roof, damaging it. The branches could also fall and damage your roof and windows. If a really large branch falls or the tree falls down, it could cause structural damage to your home. 

If you feel like a tree has grown a little too close for comfort to your home, it is time to consider getting that tree removed by a professional tree service. They will remove the tree, and ensure your home isn't damaged in the process. 

Sign #3: Cavity in Tree Trunks

In the comics, big holes in tree trunks are cute and used as a hiding place for animals. In reality, a big cavity in a tree trunk is not a good thing. Generally, that means that the tree is starting to decay and shows that the tree is in distress. Your tree may also be sick and infected with a disease. Generally, once a tree starts to decay, the best thing you can do is remove it. You will want to identify if the tree has any diseases though, so you can protect any nearby trees as well.

Sign #4: Longitudinal Cracks

Your trees shouldn't have cracks in them. If you start to notice long and longitudinal cracks in the tree, that is something to be concerned about. Longitudinal cracks occur when a tree has been under pressure, such as a strong wind storm. These cracks could lead to your tree splitting in half and falling down at some point in the future. You want to control when the tree comes down, which is why you are going to want to bring in a professional tree service to remove the tree.

If you have a tree on your property with exposed roots, that is too close to your home for comfort, has a big cavity in it, or that has developed longitudinal cracks, it is time to take action. 

For more info, contact a company like Sal's Landscape & Tree Service.

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