While trees add a lovely element to any landscape, aging or damaged foliage presents a hazard to buildings, vehicles, and people who come in contact with them. If the trees in your backyard landscaping or on a commercial property are leaning or broken, you may need emergency tree removal services. WH Major & Sons has been Mukwonago, Wisconsin’s go-to home and commercial landscaping experts for the last 60 years. Here, they explain three key signs that a property owner should call for emergency tree removal.

3 Signs You Need Emergency Tree Removal

Leaning Tree

In general, any tree that leans by more than 15 degrees presents a risk to your property. Even a smaller lean may be a sign of instability in the root system if it has developed suddenly. If you notice any trunks that are severely or newly off-center, call for tree removal as soon as possible.

Compromised Trunk Or Roots

If a tree on your property has a visibly damaged trunk or root system, it has the potential to fall. Trees are resilient and may live with cracked or even hollow trunks and damaged roots for years, but such trees are not always structurally sound. Call a backyard landscaping professional to evaluate any trees that show weak or damaged trunks or roots, as well as any tree where the trunk suddenly sends out small shoots or branches, as this can also be a sign of severe stress.

Damaged Or Dead Branches

Even if a tree’s overall well-being and stability appear to be healthy, dead branches present a serious danger as they could fall at any moment. A home or commercial landscaping expert will remove dead and damaged branches safely or determine whether they are a sign of underlying problems which might necessitate tree removal.

For the safest and most secure tree removal services in or near Mukwonago, Wisconsin, turn to the professionals who have been keeping backyards and commercial grounds safe and beautiful since 1956. Visit WH Major & Sons online to find out more about their home and commercial landscaping services, or call (262) 363-3115 to schedule emergency tree removal today.