2 Reasons You Should Never Attempt To Remove A Large Tree On Your Property Yourself

Posted on: 28 February 2022

Whether you have discovered that a large tree on your property is damaged or diseased or you simply do not want it in your yard anymore, you may be thinking about taking it down. Because you have a chainsaw, ladder, and ax in your tool shed, you may believe that you have what you need to do it yourself.

However, the tools that you have on hand are not adequate for the job and not enough to remove the tree properly. Besides needing the right tools, there are a couple of other reasons why you should forego the idea of removing the tree, and instead, have a professional service do it for you.

1.  Increased Risk of Accidents Causing Major Property Damage and Injuries

One reason why you should never attempt to remove a large tree by yourself is that it comes with an increased risk of accidents. Without the proper tools and experience, there is a higher chance that a branch could fall on you or your home, causing injuries and property damage.

Even if you have someone to help you, neither of you may know the safest places to cut branches or have the knowledge about how to pull the branch down without it falling on someone or something. A professional will have both the knowledge and experience to take them down safely.

2.  Lack of Knowledge and Experience to Deal with the Unexpected Movement of the Branches

Another reason why you should leave the removal of your tree to a professional service is that you most likely would not know how to deal with the unexpected movement of branches as they are cut and fall. Even with the required knowledge, branches can shift.

However, someone working professionally with a tree service has experience with dealing with these unexpected movements. They know how to pull and bend the branch to ensure that it falls safely to the ground without hurting anyone or damaging property.

If you attempt to remove a large tree yourself without the proper tools, knowledge, and experience, you run the risk of causing major property damage and personal injury. Even small branches can be heavy and move in unexpected ways as they fall to the ground. Instead of trying to do the job yourself, contact a tree removal company in your area to discuss your options for having them come out and take down the tree for you. 

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