Stein Answers Frequently Asked Tree Removal Questions

Stein answers some of our frequently asked questions about tree removal.

Sometimes you pass a yard and see wide-trunked and towering beauties in a yard that rise a hundred feet over a home or other structure. Though these trees are impressive, are they safe? Only an certified arborist or other tree care specialist can determine whether a tree is at risk for falling if no blatant signs exist. The specialist will evaluate the visible signs, like dead branches, fungal growth, dieback, or insect infestation. If necessary, they will perform other tests, like a resistograph test, to determine if the tree is still viable or if cavities within the tree create vulnerability.

Homeowners who have to get a tree removed from their yards are often concerned about the stump. Specifically, people are worried about the conditions of their landscape when a tree is removed. Of course, a homeowner can opt to leave the stump in the yard, but many reasons exist to have them removed.

Professional tree care companies use different methods to remove the stump. For example, Stein Tree Service uses a stump grinder to grind the tree stump into small chips. After stump grinding, our team can use these chips to fill the hole, or we can haul them away. Either way, we can entirely remove the tree in almost all cases.

Homeowners with small yards or homes close to other homes worry that felling a tree could endanger the property or people nearby. For an inexperienced person, this is a genuine concern. However, a professional should do the job whenever a tree is removed, especially a large one. And in a tight space, having the knowledge and skill to make the precise cuts necessary is even more vital. Stein Tree Service has the equipment and skill to remove trees from any area. We are also insured, so homeowners and specialists have protection if an accident should occur.

If trees are planted in a space that is insufficient for their mature size, they may have to be removed to avoid contact with homes or power lines. Homeowners often ask if we can just cut down trees to fit the space. This practice is called tree topping and is very detrimental to the tree. The tree can be weakened, which, when combined with the many open wounds created by tree topping, can lead to disease, insect infestation, or premature death of the tree. A certified arborist or tree care professional can advise homeowners of the best action if a tree has outgrown its space.