Why is it Important to Remove Dead Trees?
One of Tree Images’ primary tasks is to improve the health of local yards, parks and green spaces by caring for healthy trees and removing dead ones. Keeping trees healthy is very important, but sometimes it is too late to save an ailing tree and taking it down can be the smartest move to preserve the health and safety of both people and other trees.
We recommend removing dead trees sooner rather than later. For one, it often costs less to remove a tree that has recently died, rather than waiting until it comes down on its own or starts to come apart where it stands.
If you need some convincing, here are some good reasons to get dead trees off your property, sooner rather than later:
Dead trees can fall
As a tree decays and decomposes, the roots can pull up out of the ground, or the trunk can crack or break, creating a sudden, catastrophic failure. A falling tree could damage your house, kill other trees or injure your family. No matter which way the tree goes down, it could cause damage or injury, and it’s almost impossible to predict how a tree will come down on its own.
Because dead trees are a safety concern, it is best to act quickly when a tree dies or is ailing. Removing a dead tree before it falls is a case of “a good offense is the best defense”.
Branches can fall
The same risks apply to the branches of a dead tree, which can fall anytime. Not only are they increasingly dangerous as a tree decomposes, but they are a liability if they land on your neighbor’s property or hurt someone. If you know that a tree is dead or a potential risk, and you don’t take action to remove it, your homeowners insurance may not cover any resulting damage.
It is much better to be proactive in handling the branches of dead trees, rather than waiting for them to cause destruction on their own timeline.
Sick trees spread disease
If your tree died from a disease, it could pass the illness along to your other trees. Tree diseases often present in the form of powdery mildews, which can spread and affect your entire yard or trees throughout your neighborhood. The longer it sits in your yard, the greater the risk it poses to other trees around it.
Pests or airborne tree infections can be extremely difficult to contain once they start to spread, so nipping them in the bud (pun intended) when they are still in a single tree could save other trees. Getting rid of one dead tree can be the key to setting your other trees on a healthy path.
Dead trees look bad
Whether or not you are trying to sell your house, you want your property to look its best. Having a rotting tree in the yard can hurt curb appeal significantly (plus it’s just unpleasant).
Removing a dead or dying tree could be precisely the aesthetic lift your yard needs.
Dead trees lure pests
Just as vultures are drawn to animal carcasses, other scavenging animals and insects are drawn to dead trees. Termites and other insects can move from one decomposing tree to another or even into the foundation of your house. Don’t give them the chance!
Get rid of any appealing potential home for pests and prevent your foundation from getting infested.
Insurance may cover the costs
Your homeowner’s insurance policy may cover the entire cost of dead tree removal. Some policies cover this in order to lower the risk of a dead tree falling. It is worth checking your policy to see if you can avoid paying out of pocket.
No matter what your reason may be, attending to a dead or dying tree is an easy way to prevent potential damage, and can make your home look cleaner and more beautiful.
A Cincinnati Company That Removes Dead Trees Is Just a Phone Call Away!
If you’re here in Cincinnati, don’t hesitate to call us here at Tree Images for a no-obligation free estimate to enhance your yard, prune your foliage or remove a dead tree.
Maintaining the health of the Cincinnati landscape is our top priority. Reach out to us at 513-528-4167, or use the form below for a free estimate. Your yard and your trees will thank you for it!
