There are many projects around the house that handy homeowners can do themselves, but tree trimming and removal should not be on that list. The risk taken with this type of work is not worth the money you might save. Below are a few dangers of trying to do this work yourself to help you understand the importance of hiring an arborist to care for your trees.

The Dangers of DIY Tree Trimming & Removal

The Risks of DIY

Whether you are pruning off a few branches or taking down the entire tree, forestry care is a dangerous job. There is an inherent danger in using the tools you would be working with, such as chainsaws, shears, and ladders. Inexperienced people can cut themselves on sharp tools. They may also fall if they put their weight on a branch that can’t support it, don’t secure their ladder well, or lose their balance on the rung. Falling branches or trees can harm people and property below.

Even if you do get through the job without incident, doing it improperly can cause danger later. Poorly pruned tees are weakened, so a storm could cause the tree to fall and damage nearby landscaping, buildings, or other structures. It is also more likely to become infected with disease, making it a hazard to the rest of your trees and creating the risk of falling dead branches.

How a Professional Minimizes Those Risks

A professional has the training and tools to do the job safely without risking any of the common mistakes DIYers often make. For example, they keep their tools sharp and sanitized to prevent spreading soil-borne diseases or injuring the tree with a dull cut. They know how to identify diseased branches and healthy ones, so they only cut the ones that need to be pruned. They also understand tree health and limits, so they will stop before overpruning or weakening the plant.

If you need to hire someone for tree trimming or removal, work with the professionals at Carlos Tree Service. Their team has been the trusted tree care service for the property owners of Anchorage, AK, since 1993. Their team members are fully trained and licensed arborists, and they are members of the Tree Care Industry Association. Visit them online to learn more about the company, and call (907) 522-6049 to schedule tree care.