DIY Tree Removal and Cutting…Do You Really Need It?

There may be many different DIY landscape and home improvements that you would like to make. Some of these projects are ones you could handle on your own like a real pro, while others should be left up to a professional.

Do you want to paint a room in your house? Go for it. Do you have a bathroom that needs to be re-tiled? That’s a bit trickier, but it is something that can be mastered. Go ahead and plant a tree if you want. But removing a tree is a different story.

Keep reading to learn if it is ever recommended and safe to remove a tree yourself.

 

Is Do-It-Yourself Tree Cutting And Felling Safe? Does It Carry Any Dangers And Risks?

Tree Removal and Cutting in AcworthAs a general rule, if a ladder needs to be used to reach tree limbs and remove them, then the tree is too large to safely remove it.

If you were to go up on a ladder holding a chainsaw, many things can potentially go wrong. You would be lacing your home and yourself at great risk. You may lose control, fall off your ladder or even worse.

The tree limbs that you are cutting could crash through a window, fall on your house, hit you, or hit your ladder, and knock you off as yo

If you are injured, you will have high medical bills to pay, and if your home is damaged, you will need to pay for repairs. SCS Tree Service have the insurance, experience, and equipment necessary to safely do the job.

What If I Use My Truck To Pull Out A Tree Stump Or Tree?

We recommend against doing this – especially if you are removing a tree that is near your home or a structure close by.Tree Removal and Cutting in Acworth

It can be hard to anticipate which direction a tree might fall, and that can result in serious damage being sustained. Whatever amount of money you might save on your tree removal services, it will not outweigh the repair costs on your home or truck.

Trees can also be very heavy, a lot heavier than you may realize. A two-foot wide and 80-foot maple tree will most likely weigh over 10 tons or 20,000 pounds.

A majority of standard pickup trucks have a towing capacity ranging from 5,000 to 13,000 pounds. Just the stump could exceed this limit.

If you try uprooting a large stump or tree that exceeds the capabilities of your truck, then the chains or ropes that you are using might break. Or it could propel your truck off of the ground. This can all potentially cause your truck to become damaged.

The damage that can potentially be done to your house or truck is not worth the amount you could save with DIY tree removal. There are different things that can go wrong if you insist.

Can I Cut A Small Tree Down Safely?

If a tree is small enough where you don’t need to climb on a ladder to remove it, then it is probably okay to remove it on your DIY Tree Removal and Cutting in Acworthown.

If you are unsure whether it is safe or not to remove the tree yourself, then consult with an arborist to get guidance and advice.

Here is how you can do it safely, once you are ready:

  • Water the soil the day before you are planning to remove the tree to make it easier to dig.
  • Next, measure the number of inches that the tree trunk is. For each inch, plan on digging 6 inches deep to reach the whole root system. Use this depth to dig around the roots of the tree, which will most likely extend to the outer edge of the canopy of the tree.
  • Use leverage to wiggle out the root ball. If its roots are still intact, the tree can be transplanted. Or to dispose of the tree, use a chainsaw to cut it up. If you decide to take that approach, make sure to wear gloves, earplugs, and protective eyeglasses.

Do You Need Professional Tree Removal Services? Click Here For Estimate.u are using a chainsaw. Tree limbs that are falling tend to be completely unpredictable and large, which makes them a dangerous combination.

Although numerous landscape projects can easily and safely be done DIY, one that isn’t worth the amount of money you can potentially save is tree removal.