Trees are an aesthetically appealing look on your property, but if they are starting to droop, sag, or beginning to invade on other species, it can destroy the foundation of your home. When it’s time to remove invasive vegetation from your property, call a tree removal professional, so they can safely cut down and remove it.

5 Common Signs You Should Cut Your Tree Down

1. Visibly Dead

A dead tree isn’t just displeasing to the eye, but it can also infect your entire garden. If it starts to exhibit yellow or discolored leaves, weak branches, or rotten trunks, branches, or roots, they are dead or dying. Get a tree removal specialist to inspect the trunk to see if it can be saved.

2. Overhanging Branches

Overhanging branches can be invasive to your next-door neighbors or can cause danger during a storm. Fallen branches can also cause severe damage to your roof, siding, or gutter system, costing you thousands of dollars in repair costs.

3. Overgrown Fungus

Fungus is almost always a sign of a sick tree. Mushrooms at the base could be a sign that the trunk is starting to rot and isn’t safe to leave on the property. During the early stages of the fungus, the growth can be removed, but after extensive root damage, it’s better to cut the tree down. 

4. Bug Infested

Bugs and animals are a common sight on vegetation, but if termites, scorpions, or worms start to come in droves, they could kill the tree. If there is no way to remove all of the bugs from them permanently, it’s not worth saving, and it’s time to have it removed before the bugs spread to your other plants.

5. Roots Obstructing Plumbing

It’s challenging to remove roots that are already damaging pipes, sewer lines, or curbs. It’s better to cut your losses and completely remove the tree before more damages occur. The good news is, most of them are government-owned, so if they damage government property, you will likely be reimbursed. 

If you’ve noticed your trees are infected with diseases, are encroaching on your neighbors' property, or they are infested with bugs, hire the team at Big Beaver Tree Service. For more than 40 years, these tree removal professionals have promoted the health and vitality of vegetation in the Nicholasville, KY, area. From pruning to stump grinding, they will do everything in their power to save your trees before removing them. Call (859) 272-8548 for a free evaluation, or visit them online for more information on their services.