So we have this tree on my property. Its huge. Literally overcasts my house for the most part. Had to have been there for over 100 years. In any case, my wife wanted to get a quote for cutting off the branches as some small(yet heavy) branches are falling off. The tree cutter company believes the tree is dead and as a result some of the heavy branches are coming off. He is worried that the branches might hit someone and we will be held liable for this.
I'm no expert on tree so hopefully someone can correct me. If the tree were dead, why are leaves continously groowing on this tree?
but the quote to cut down the entire tree isnt terrible. Im just then worried about my energy bill now that my umbrella for my house will be cut down.
Thoughts and please ask if you need more info
For something like this you are better off not doing half measures
your best bet to know what really needs to be done with the tree is to call an arborist. Not only will he tell if the tree is dying or not, he will know how to save it for you.
if you call a tree cutting down company they are going to lie to you to make as much money as possible.
And by the way, the aroborist i called saved the tree i was having a problem with.
It's a free quote when I just looked him up and the rating seem good. I'd tell you to say Chris sent you, but at this point it might not mean much.
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your best bet to know what really needs to be done with the tree is to call an arborist. Not only will he tell if the tree is dying or not, he will know how to save it for you.
if you call a tree cutting down company they are going to lie to you to make as much money as possible.
And by the way, the aroborist i called saved the tree i was having a problem with.
Totally agree here. We had a tree we thought was in trouble (leaking fluid - fear of bug infestation), the arborist came, said no it was ok and then had a person from UF look at it to confirm.
Ask them for an estimate (most will do it for free) then go with the company you feel most comfortable with.
You can also find an ISA Certified Arborist at the following link:
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i think that was me. hahah. but this one is in the front and i love this tree. i dont want to cut it down. Mind you my wife just wanted to get some branches cut.
If tree is that old I hope you can save it!
Keep everyone updated.
your best bet to know what really needs to be done with the tree is to call an arborist. Not only will he tell if the tree is dying or not, he will know how to save it for you.
if you call a tree cutting down company they are going to lie to you to make as much money as possible.
And by the way, the aroborist i called saved the tree i was having a problem with.
Agree completely, if you are a hammer everything looks like a nail.
Also, you are only held liable for tree damage if someone can prove you were negligent in allowing a dead tree to fester. IIRC, from a liability standpoint, trees are seen as an act of god (or being put there by god). They are not man-made structures.
My personal opinion: weather in this area is getting worse. Stronger storms. Longer periods of drought, and also longer stretches of rain and ground saturation. If you can afford it, and there's any ounce of doubt about it's health, I would take the step of removing any large tree that has the potential to crash through your house.