Emergency Tree Service: Four Reasons to Call Now
Emergency Tree Service: Four Reasons to Call Now
Trees can cause significant damage during a storm. When a large tree falls on top of your home or blocks the road, you need to act immediately.
Tree limbs close to a building can cause damage to the roof or allow pests access. Leaning trees can fall and cause serious damage to property or people.
Damaged or Broken Branches
During severe weather, damaged or broken branches can be a serious problem. They can cause damage to property and people as well as power lines. It is important that an emergency service comes out to perform initial work on a damaged tree caused by heavy winds, or hail.
If the branch is not completely snapped, it may still be possible to reattach. The branch will need enough bark on it to support the branch.
Drill holes into the affected branch and attach it with bolts. This will help give it extra support, so that it can heal. Moreover, the bolts also keep insects and pests away from the area. The tree can then get the nutrients that it needs to grow. This will prevent the tree from becoming weakened by the forks which occur when a branch breaks and needs to be fixed.
Dead or Broken Trees
Dead branches can pose a serious safety risk and cause significant property damage, or even injury to humans or animals. They can easily be blown away by a gust of the wind, causing structural damage to your house, fences and other structures in your yard. If you see any dead or broken limbs on your tree, contact an emergency service to repair them before the branches fall.
Look for cracks or splits that run vertically along the large limbs. Also, look for holes or round wounds in the trunk. These are signs that the tree's internal decay is advancing.
Also, if you see mushrooms growing around the roots or on your tree, it is a sign that it is dying and it is time to call a tree service. Finally, if your trees are growing too close to powerlines, you should trim or remove them as soon a possible so that they don't fall, creating a blackout or fire hazard.
Trees that Lean
All trees lean, and this adds to their beauty. You should call an emergency service if you notice a tree leaning more than usual. This could mean that the tree may be in danger of falling and posing a risk to you and your family.
If a leaning tree is near powerlines, homes or other structures, the tree should be removed as quickly as possible. This is particularly true after storms, or other weather conditions that cause soil erosive. These conditions may cause the roots to be exposed, which could make the tree unstable.
A professional can safely remove your tree and minimize damage to your property. They can work with your insurance company to help cover the cost. This can come in handy for those who find themselves with a large invoice after a catastrophe.
Trees that are dead or damaged
When a tree dies it becomes fragile and can fall or drop limbs. This is dangerous, especially if it's near a home. The debris can damage the roofing or injure anyone inside. A dead tree will also likely need extensive repair work, which could be expensive.
A tree with large cankers, or infected by a disease, is also at risk of falling over. An emergency tree service can repair these problems. However, the best solution is for you to have your trees checked regularly.
When a tree is located near power lines, it is also advisable to call an emergency service. A falling branch could damage a live cable and shut down electricity to a whole neighborhood. This can be an issue for people who rely upon electricity to run medical equipment, keep food and medicine chilled, or use refrigeration.
If you are questioning the health of your tree – you may want to have a Certified Arborist take a look at it! Southern Turf can help with all of your tree service needs.
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Emergency Tree Service: Four Reasons to Call Now Trees can cause significant damage during a storm. When a large tree falls on top of your home or blocks the road, you need to act immediately. Tree limbs close to a building can cause damage to the roof or allow pests access. Leaning trees can fall…