A healthy tree can have a lifespan that lasts decades. At some point, though, every tree will die. Many times, the decline in health of a tree leads to structural failure. If you have a tree on your property that falls, this could do devastating damage to people, animals, vehicles, and structures. The best course of action is to identify a tree that is at risk for falling, and then remove the tree before it can fall. How do you find out if your tree is at risk of falling in Kingsport? The best way is to consult with an experienced and professionally trained arborist like the ones on staff at Promier Tree. Let’s take a deeper look at how arborists work, as well as the causes and risk factors related to the structural failure of trees.
There is no substitute for having your tree inspected by an arborist
Arborists go through extensive training and education to learn about all varieties of trees. When an arborist conducts an inspection, he or she is able to identify defects and other signs of a condition that may lead to tree failure. A Kingsport certified arborist could detect warning signs that would go unnoticed by a layman. This inspection may include just examining the tree visually, or drilling into the tree to determine if internal decay is taking place.
Arborists also can perform a risk assessment on any tree, identifying if there is a risk of a structural failure of the tree. Key factors during a risk assessment include the likelihood of tree failure, the possibility of the falling tree or branch impacting a person or structure, and the potential consequences of a tree failure. Location matters when performing a risk assessment; a tree with significant defects but is planted away from people and buildings would be deemed as having a lower risk than the same tree that was placed next to a structure.
Promier Tree recommends having your trees inspected during the winter when growth goes dormant, and branches can easily be assessed. An arborist also may be able to recommend measures to stabilize, rather than remove, the tree such as the installation of cables and braces that could serve as countermeasures against some of the defects in the tree and lower the risk of structural failure.
Tree Removal in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol
If you have a tree that is at significant risk of falling, then the staff of professionals at Promier Tree can help. We use sophisticated and powerful equipment to provide tree care in Kingsport. We strongly recommend that property owners never try to remove a tree themselves, as this could lead to damage from falling branches or serious injury or even death while attempting the removal.
When Promier Tree takes a tree removal job, this process entails bringing down the tree, chipping brush, and cutting all wood into logs. We also cut the stump as close to the ground as possible, or completely remove the stump. But first things first… with winter on the way, this is a fine time to have your trees evaluated by one of our expert arborists. Contact Promier Tree today at (423) 765-2626 to schedule an appointment with one of our arborists for an on-site evaluation.
Promier Tree is here to serve residential and business customers in the areas of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport in Tennessee.