Considerations When Having a Tree Removed from Your Property

Removing a tree from a garden is an involved process that needs careful planning. Here are some considerations to keep in mind when preparing for a tree removal project.

Check with Your Local Council

Your first point of call should be to contact the local council or check their website. You may need permission to remove certain trees from a property. This can depend on the tree's age and size; sometimes ancient and massive trees have the most stringent conditions for their removal.

Additionally, the location can affect tree removal, as a council may be protecting tree growth in a particular zone that is lacking foliage. Trees can reduce the urban heat island effect, and councils can be concerned with this issue. On the other hand, your council may not have rules regarding tree removals, which you can discover by checking.

Reasons for Tree Removal

There are many reasons to have a tree removed, and some of these outweigh council protections in any case. You may need to remove a tree for safety and to prevent property damage, for example. If a tree leans heavily to the side and is in danger of toppling over, it will need to go. Some trees have a slight lean and the roots are strong, but at other times it could be the result of storm damage that has put the tree off-kilter.

You might also need to cut down a diseased or dying tree. Look for leaves that are discoloured in an abnormal, unseasonal way or for branches that are bare when they should be flourishing. Sometimes a tree outgrows its location if it's close to a house and the roots are invasive and threatening property damage.

Preparing for the Tree Removal Experts

Leave it to the experts to cut down a tree, as it's a dangerous operation. They have the required equipment and techniques. Sometimes a company will use ropes to support branches before cutting them off one by one. This prevents them from falling on whatever is underneath.

You can make the job quicker by being prepared. Clear away garden furniture, rubbish bins and other movable items. You may be charged an hourly rate for removing the tree, and decluttering can help. If a tree is in a hard-to-access spot against a house or in a tight corner of the garden, it can take longer to remove as extra care is needed. The size of a tree is another factor that affects the cost of removing it. 

For more info about tree removals, contact a local company. 

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