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How to Know When a Tree Should be Removed

10/23/2018

There are many benefits associated with having a tree on your property. It provides much-needed shade, aids in water drainage and maintaining soil integrity, and can also be very attractive. However, there are some scenarios in which a tree must be removed from your property. Before choosing a tree removal service, here are some ways to know if a tree should be a candidate for removal.

Location of the Tree

The location of a tree is an important consideration when determining if a tree should be removed. If a tree is growing extremely close to your property or other neighboring structures, you might need to consider removing it already. The damage that a fallen tree or branch can cause is devastating. Also, the roots of a tree too close to buildings can penetrate on foundations, causing massive damage to properties.

Position of the Branches

The placement of a plant’s branches is a factor to consider when determining if a plant should be taken down. If the plant’s branches are constantly growing too close to dangerous places such as power lines, it might be time to remove the plant for good instead of resorting to periodic trimming. The damages that the branches can cause in the event of a natural disaster should also be assessed.

Signs of Disease

You should opt for tree removal services when the tree has become diseased and cannot be treated anymore. Diseased trees are at risk for falling down because their structural integrity is already compromised. They can also become a breeding ground for pests, as diseased trees provide a potentially fertile site for both pest animals and plants to grow in. A diseased tree may show signs in its trunk, branches, leaves, and roots.

Risk of Falling

A tree should be removed if it shows an increased risk of being taken down by an incident such as strong winds. Aside from checking the tree for signs of disease and its proximity to neighboring structures, there are other factors to consider for checking a tree’s fall risk. A tree growing at an awkward position or a tree growing in compromised position are at a higher risk of being uprooted by a storm or falling unexpectedly.

Summary

If you are considering removing a tree from your property, our tree removal services can help. Our experts can help determine if a tree should be removed, and we have the right equipment and personnel to do the job right. Call the tree service Winston-Salem trust to remove trees efficiently and safely.

Reasons to Remove a Tree Stump

10/18/2018

When a tree dies and gets removed, the only remnant left is the stump. Depending on the age and size of the tree, it can be very tricky to remove. However, if you don’t opt to remove it, you will have to make major adjustments on how to use your land. Stump grinding is the process of removing a stump with the aid of a grinder. Operated by a professional, the grinder will remove the tree by chipping away at the wood.

Here are some of the reasons why you should consider getting stump grinding service.

Improve Your Lawn’s Appearance

When it comes to grooming your lawn, appearance is everything. Unless you get very creative about it, a stump left lying on your lawn is unsightly. If it’s not unsightly, it is at least preventing you from creating that perfect lawn. If you want an immaculately manicured lawn, then getting a stump service is crucial.

Improve Your Lawn’s Safety

Whether the stump is situated in a house, a business facility, or a vacant lot, its continued presence can present a potential safety threat. Someone could trip and fall into it, causing potentially serious injuries. Availing of stump grinding services can help save you from the potential troubles associated with stump-related accidents.

Prevent Pests

Both plant and animal pests can grow in the remains of a dead plant. The stump can prove to be the perfect breeding ground for sprouts, insects, and other unwanted pests. For this reason, it is considered proactive to remove stumps after the death of a tree, especially in places where the growth of pests is common. It will help save you from a lot of pest control trouble.

Free Up More Yard Space

More than being a potential source of nuisance, a stump occupies space. A stump can prove problematic in space management, especially if you don’t have much yard space available to begin with. You can actually turn the space occupied by a stump into something useful. You can free up yard space though stump removal.

There are other situations in which getting a stump grinding service can prove beneficial. Regardless of your purpose for doing it, it is important that it should be performed by professionals. If you are looking for stump removal services, you should contact us. We have the right equipment and personnel to get the job done correctly and without causing any unnecessary damage to your property.

How to Avoid Tree Service Scams

10/3/2018

In the capital of North Carolina, Raleigh, the temperature is projected to fall, and snow and ice is right around the corner. Attorney General Roy Cooper warned that this is the time in which homeowners will seek help with tree, but can easily be taken advantage.

Tree service scammers try to rip property owners off. Shady companies will go knocking on doors offering help, but most of these should not be trusted. If trees has fallen or is damaged and help is needed, hiring a licensed, insured, and professional tree company should be called.

If you come across such scammers, report them to the local law enforcement and to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division to save others from this potential risk.People residing in North Carolina can report directly to Cooper’s office by calling toll-free 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or by filing a consumer complaint.

How to Protect Yourself from Being Scammed by Tree Companies:

Avoid paying any deposit or advance fees before the work has been done and inspected by you. Only pay after you have checked the work and feel it is high quality.
Avoid selecting companies that are from another state or town. Select a local tree service company in Winston-Salem with good reputation. If a problem should arise, you will have ample resources given they are a locally owned and operated business.
Before asking any company to work for you, research it online and through personal references. Scrutinize out their credentials and qualifications. Contact the Consumer Protection Division or the Better Business Bureau and ask if they have any registered complaints against them. Assess online reviews or ask for references.
Verify every company you consider has insurance, and do not believe them without written proof of their policy. Ideally this information should be provided directly by the carrier as there have been fraudulent policies produced and passed off the unsuspecting customers. Further, verify the company has workers compensation coverage for their employees.
Do not accept any price that seems unusually high, or even extraordinarily low, to you. Check the market price by obtaining estimates from multiple companies.
Do not be rushed and unless it is a tree emergency. If pressed to accept the work, or even pay-up front, this is a sign there may be scam at hand.
Another reason never to pay upfront, even just a deposit, is because it is not uncommon for unreputable companies to fall a tree but leave it for the property owner to clean-up – something impossible for many homeowners.

You can contact North Carolina’s Consumer Protection Division at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM, file a consumer complaint or report possible price gouging online at www.ncdoj.gov if you have any problems. Learn more here.

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