All tree maintenance is dangerous to some degree, but without a doubt, removal poses the highest risk. For this reason, it should never be performed by anyone who doesn't have adequate training and experience. This guide will explain what you could be risking if you try to perform a tree removal on your own.

3 Common Risks of Tree Removal

1. Property Damage

Before a professional service can take down a tree, they must use precise care to figure out which way it will land. Chopping without a plan could cause the tree to come down on a nearby house or building. Specialists spend years training under experts to develop this knowledge and know how to cut trees, so they fall in a specific direction.

2. Electrocution

In many instances, trees are located in the vicinity of power lines. Special care is required to prevent any part of the tree from contacting the line as it comes down. The contractor must also follow safety regulations to avoid being electrocuted or causing harm to those on the ground. If the lines are within 10 feet of the tree, the contractor will most likely have to work with the utility company to avoid injury. 

3. Falls & Bodily Injury

Having the right equipment is crucial when it comes to tree removal. This includes more than the cutting gear. Anyone attempting to bring down a tree also needs quality harnesses, helmets, climbing gloves, and protective clothing. They should also be fully trained with chainsaws, cranes, and clippers on the ground before they attempt to use the equipment while climbing a tree.

Keep yourself safe and let the experienced professionals at Alaska Hydro Ax remove dead or unwanted trees around your business. Since 1981, this land clearing contractor has provided tree and stump removal, excavation, and site preparation services to Anchorage. Their crew specializes in dangerous tree removals and also offers chipping and grinding services for fallen logs. Visit their website to learn more about their commercial tree care services, and call them today at (907) 243-6200 to schedule an appointment.