While many trees have a long lifespan, they are still living organisms and will, at some point, structurally fail. However, the decision to remove a tree that adds value to a landscape should not be taken lightly. Property owners can make an informed decision by discussing their trees with an experienced tree removal service that has an understanding of how and why trees fail and which ones pose the greatest risk.

When a tree removal service inspects a tree, they look for defects and conditions that could contribute to premature tree failure. In addition to looking at the tree, tree removal service also look at the site and people or structures that could be injured or damaged by the tree’s failure.

Industry standards on tree risk assessment lead tree removal service to focus on the risk trees pose as a whole, rather than looking only at the extent of tree defects. The factors reviewed in a tree risk assessment are: the likelihood of failure, the likelihood of the failed tree or branch impacting a person or structure, and the consequences of tree failure and impact. These factors are combined to define risk.

With this in mind, a tree with defects that is well away from people or structures would pose less risk than the same tree positioned near a home or building.

Spring is a good time to have the trees on your property inspected. Based on the level of risk, removal may be the only option. To have a free estimate and risk assessment performed on your trees call Case Mountain Tree Service today.