✦TREE REMOVAL GUIDE
What To Check Before Calling About A Problem Tree
Look at the tree from a safe distance. Note dead limbs, a new lean, damage after a storm and what sits below the canopy. Do not approach a tree touching wires or hanging over a structure. Tell the team about fences, driveways and access for equipment. Ask whether stump removal and haul away belong in the same scope.
What To Notice
From a safe distance, look for dead limbs, a new lean, a split trunk or storm damage. Make note of what sits below the tree, including a roof, fence, driveway or power line. A photo from more than one side can help explain the concern.
Keep Your Distance When The Tree Is Unstable
Do not stand under hanging limbs or approach a tree in contact with wires. If a tree has fallen onto a structure or blocked access, explain that when you call so the urgency is clear.
What To Discuss In The Estimate
Ask how equipment will reach the tree, what happens to cut material and whether stump removal should be included. Mention landscaping or surfaces you want protected during the work.
Stay clear of unstable trees and hanging branches. If wires are involved, contact the utility before approaching the area.