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Dead Trees: Why You Should Remove it Before it Falls

Dead Trees: Why You Should Remove it Before it Falls

Maintaining a healthy and lush landscape involves many activities, and one of the most crucial is tree removal.…

Aug 10,2022

Maintaining a healthy and lush landscape involves many activities, and one of the most crucial is tree removal. Trees die from several reasons, such as physical injury, disease and pest infestation. Dead trees are an eyesore and safety hazard that can cause severe damage if not addressed in time. If you detect deterioration in your trees, it is essential to hire a professional tree service for inspection. Sesmas Tree Service leverages extensive industry experience and expertise to help you detect signs of damage before they get out of hand.

Dead Trees: Why You Should Remove it Before it Falls

While ignoring a dying or dead tree is easy, it makes things worse mainly if it’s located near your home, utility lines and other structures. If you are still not convinced removing a dead tree is the best decision, here are some reasons you should reconsider.

Dead Trees Are Dangerous

The main reason to get rid of a dead tree is that it is a safety hazard. The decaying wood and reduced structural integrity mean the branches are likely to fall during storms or strong winds. Aside from natural causes, dead limbs can fall at any time, risking damage to property and injuries to anyone around. If the roots are severely compromised, the entire tree can fall, causing immense damage to your loved ones, home or vehicle. You can avoid this by detecting and removing dead trees to enhance the safety of your premises.

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Attract Pests

A dead tree in your home attracts pests such as wood-boring insects and termites. Damaged trees are prime targets for these unwanted critters, which speed up the deterioration process. Animals such as rats and mice may attempt to seek shelter in the dead tree; the more reason to have it removed. If the causes of damage are insects or diseases, our arborist can conduct a comprehensive assessment to ensure nearby trees are not affected. Scheduling routine maintenance inspections with a professional goes a long way in ensuring your trees remain healthy.

Dead Trees Spread Disease

Many tree diseases go undetected until the damage is severe or irreversible. Whether a tree is dying or dead, it can spread the disease to other plants and trees, affecting the health and vitality of your trees. Professional inspections are crucial to detecting signs of infection and preventing vulnerability to injuries and pests. Having a tree removal service on hand is a good idea because our arborist can assess other trees to determine if they are infected.

Dead Trees Are Unattractive

If you plan to put your home on the market in the future, providing routine maintenance is crucial to improving property value. A damaged tree reduces the aesthetic value of your landscape and sticks out from other healthy and robust trees. Depending on your neighborhood, the homeowners association can require residents to remove dead trees to maintain a good impression on a visitor.

You should hire a tree removal service to eliminate damaged or dead trees. Please schedule a consultation with our representatives and enjoy exceptional services at pocket-friendly rates. Contact us at Sesmas Tree Service to learn more about our tree care and maintenance services.

Customer Reviews

3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

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