Tree Removal – Preparations Involved

Until you actually need to pick up the axe, you will never realize how complicated is tree removal. To save one-self from the complications involved with the removal of the tree most people prefer to work with a tree service. Calling a tree service will of course save you a lot of time and protect you from unnecessary stress. However, there are certain things that you need to make sure as the property owner even when you are calling a tree service for your tree removal needs. Removal of a tree involves considerable amount of preparation, if you want to get it correct right at the first time. 

Let us look at some of the preparations required for tree removal, tree trimming and stump grinding.

#1 Before you call a tree removal service you should first gather all the basic information about your own tree removal needs because your service provider will need some basic information to understand your requirements and to give you a quote. Your tree removal service provider will need the following information:

           - Is the tree in an open area or is it next to the building?

           - Can the branches damage any property when they are trimmed or cut down?

           - Do you want to just trim the branches or do you want to remove the entire tree?

           - Is there enough space around the tree for the trunk to land safely when it is chopped?

#2 Always get a written quote for the job and make sure to read the quote thoroughly to understand what is included and what is not included in your tree removal, stump removal, stump grinding or tree trimming quote.

#3 Your responsibility does not end with hiring a tree removal service but before they arrive you need know certain things about the venue. For example, if you want to remove the entire tree including the roots, you need to know whether there are any underwater sewer pipes or other cables running beneath the ground. There could also be gas lines running underneath that you could damage in the process. The place has to be therefore inspected before hand to ensure that there are no such dangers. Do not blindly get the stump grinder without paying attention to these factors. When you are calling your tree removal service make sure to check with them whether they will take care of such inspections or whether you are responsible. When you get a quote, check for the fine prints to make sure the things that you are supposed to be doing at your end so that you are not later subjected to liability issues.

#4 You should also make sure to check whether your tree removal service provider will be able to access the spot easily without any hassles and whether their bulky tree removal equipment can reach and whether you have enough space for the equipment to be moved to the spot.

#5 Before the arrival of the tree removal service just look around to identify any possible troubles such as proximity of the neighboring property, parking issues and so on.

If you take care of these basic preparations then all the other things will fall in place.