The Fall

One of the most common tree trimming accidents is falling off of a roof or ladder. It only takes one slip to fall and you could be left paralyzed or worse. When you’re up on the ladder, it can be hard to tell how far out you are leaning to the left or right. You should also always have someone watching you on the ground in case of an emergency.

Many more risks come with standing on the roof while trimming a tree. The roof’s steep incline could be tricky to navigate, bad choice in shoes, or stepping on loose roofing materials are just a few dangerous traits. Taking precaution or having a person with you is not enough. Tree trimming and tree removal are complicated projects that should be left to the professionals who have the correct equipment, extensive experience, and follow safety rules.

Hit by Falling Tree Branches or Tree Debris

Tree trimming and tree removal require a high level of skill and knowledge in multiple tools while wearing a full wardrobe of safety gear from head-to-toe. All of this equipment becomes expensive and cutting corners is not an option. A professional team already owns all of the necessary equipment to do the job right and with the highest precautions.

Nature’s Bite or Sting

Trees are home to various animals and insects, so by trimming or cutting down a tree you are disturbing the wildlife living there. It is highly possibility to be attacked by small animals such as: squirrels, skunks, and raccoons or by insects like wasps or bees.

Electrocution

Always assume that a power line is live and any contact by bumping equipment or your body into it can be fatal. Above ground power lines sometimes hang close to the roof or to trees and should not be ignored. It is best to hire a professional to fix this issue instead of trying to handle it yourself.

Accidents happen, and we certainly don’t want them to happen to you. Avoid risking your own life while fixing up the trees on your Cleveland Heights property. Stay safe and call our professionals at VanCuren today. You can count on us to attend to tree trimming, tree removal, or emergency servicing issues in the safest way possible.

Greenery Overload

It is said that everything is best when in moderation. This also applies to trees. When you look at your tree, can you see through the leaves or branches? If the answer is no, then your tree is due for a trim. When branches are too dense with leaves it is easier to catch the wind and topple over.

Broken Branches

Heavy rain and wind storms can snap off large branches on even the strongest of trees. If you see a lot of branches littering your yard after a storm, the branches need to be cleaned up and the trees should be checked. A tree with a lot of missing branches, or main branches is a risk to your property and to you.

Cankers

Not all cankers look the same as there are a few varied types. In general, a canker looks like an isolated dead patch, a discolored area, or a caved in portion and is caused by a number of things such as: lawnmowers, insects, fungus, or weed killer chemicals. You might need to search around a bit though since it may occur on bark, branches, stems, and twigs. If you see a canker on one of your trees, call a professional at VanCuren to come and inspect. Cankers can leave a tree highly vulnerable to bacteria and fungus among other problems.

Large, Deep Cracks

Fluctuations in temperature are usually the reason why you might find deep cracks in the bark of the tree. For example, in freezing temperatures the water from the tree’s cells freezes which causes the wood to shrink. This shrinkage is not evenly dispersed and the pull between the regular, unfrozen wood and the frozen, dehydrated wood starts to make deep cracks. The frost cracks can be prevented, however by trimming the tree.

Growth Gone Wild

Regularly scheduled trimming for your tree helps keep its shape, strength, and disease-resistant properties. An unbalanced tree is a danger to your property and to you. This especially applies to young trees that require more attention and guidance for growth. Rely on a professional arborist to make sure that trimming is done safely while maintaining the health of your tree.

If you notice any of these five signs on the trees around your property, give our VanCuren professionals a call for a free inspection or to schedule a Cleveland tree trimming project.