Removing a tree on your own might seem like a great money-saving idea, but we always advise against it. As Tampa’s trusted tree service contractors, we’ve seen it all when it comes to tree removal gone wrong.
Here are just a few reasons why you should leave this job to the professionals.
1. Safety
The main reason you should hire a professional to remove a tree is for safety reasons. Trees can be very unpredictable, and even the most minor mistake can result in severe injury or even death — especially when dealing with a specimen over 20 feet tall.
Professionals have the experience and training to plan out escape routes, set up fall zones, and take all the necessary precautions to trees safely.
2. Convenience
Another reason to hire a professional is for convenience. If you try to remove a tree on your own, you’ll have to rent or borrow equipment like a stump remover, chipper, and ladder – and that’s just to get started.
When you hire a professional tree service, they’ll take care of everything for you so you can just sit back and relax. Most projects take just a few hours from start to finish, and they will even haul away all the debris for you.
3. Costs
Some property owners try to remove their trees to avoid the cost of professional services — but this is usually a mistake. Renting or buying the necessary equipment is expensive, and if you don’t know what you’re doing, you could damage your property.
You could also seriously injure yourself, which would result in costly medical bills. In the end, it’s always cheaper and safer to hire a professional tree service to do the job right.
4. Insurance
Hiring a trusted tree service often comes with insurance protection. If they damage your property or injure themselves on the job, you won’t be held liable. On the other hand, doing the work yourself puts you at risk of being sued when something goes wrong.
5. Effectiveness
If you leave a tree’s root system intact, it can continue to grow and produce sprouts — and that means you’ll have to deal with it again in the future. This is why it’s crucial to hire professionals who know how to remove a tree and its roots properly.
6. Cleanup
Many forget that successfully removing a tree is only half the battle. Once the tree is down, you’re left with a huge mess to clean up.
Not only do you have to remove the main trunk, but you also have to deal with the branches, leaves, and stump. Chipping and hauling all that away is a daunting task, especially if the size of the tree is over 20 feet.
When you hire a professional tree service, they’ll take care of the entire process from start to finish, from tree stump removal to cleanup.
7. Professional Insight
Are you trying to remove a tree because you suspect it’s dying? Maybe you think that it’s too close to your house and you’re worried about the damage it could cause when it falls.
In any case, a certified arborist — or tree expert — will be able to give some insight into your situation. They can inspect the tree and give you an accurate assessment of its health and the risks involved in removing it. From there, you can make an informed decision about whether or not to proceed with the project.
Offering advice and properly removing a tree is just a part of what arborists do. We at Arborist Aboard can address any tree-related problem you might have, from planting and watering to trimming and pest control. Don’t hesitate to call us at (813) 920-4410 to discuss your needs today!
