Falling tree limbs can have consequences much worse than just damaged or destroyed property. Larger tree limbs can cause injuries or even fatalities. This is why your professional Johnson City arborists at Promier Tree strongly recommend that homeowners avoid that “do it yourself” mentality when it comes time to trim or prune trees.
The professional difference
A tree professional has special training and experience that focuses on, among other things, safety concerns. The safety risks during tree trimming include trees or branches that are decayed, cracked, or have unbalanced weight; working near overhead electrical wires or other conductors of electricity, which can cause electrocution; falling from a tree being trimmed or pruned; and removing portions of trees or entire trees without damaging people or property.
The right equipment for the job
Tree professionals have access to ladders and other tools of a higher quality than those available for purchase in home improvement stores. For example, a tree professional company in Kingsport like Promier Tree has tall, sturdy ladders. Any ladder used in tree work should reach at least 5 feet beyond the branch it is leaned against because if a large branch is removed from a tree, the weight change will cause the rest of the limb to lurch. Many homeowners fall from ladders when this happens, leading to severe injuries or even death. Promier Tree and other professional tree companies have access to powerful, properly maintained equipment. Using home tools that have not been sharpened or maintained properly, such as a chainsaw with a dull chain, often leads to homeowners using too much pressure when wielding the tool, which can make the chainsaw slip and lead to a serious injury.
Knowledge is power
If you lack experience in cutting tree limbs, your chance of being injured while doing the job is significantly increased. Each tree is a mechanically complex organism that needs to be cut in a particular way so that pieces can be removed safely. Decisions that may seem wise or efficient, such as cutting off a large section of limb, actually can hurt the tree or damage people and property. The cut end may tear into the branch all the way back to the tree trunk. When this happens, the limb being cut may swing out of control, drop onto people or property, or swing into the person on the ladder doing the job.
Yes, you could choose to prune your trees yourself, but given the potential risks, why take the chance? The arborists on staff at Promier Tree have the experience and knowledge to handle any tree maintenance job. Our arborists will come to your property and evaluate each tree individually, determining the ideal pruning schedule for every tree. Then, our tree professionals can do the job safely and efficiently while using top-quality tools. To learn more about our services, call our office at (423) 765-2626 to schedule an appointment with one of our arborists for an on-site evaluation.
Promier Tree is here to serve the residential and business customers in the areas of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport in Tennessee.