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Tips on Spotting a Dangerous Tree

Tips on Spotting a Dangerous Tree

Falling trees are among the leading causes of safety hazards to people around the globe. If there's a…

May 11,2022

Falling trees are among the leading causes of safety hazards to people around the globe. If there's a sick or dying tree in your backyard, it might be time you consider hiring a tree care company to mitigate property damage and injuries. Unfortunately, most homeowners lack sufficient knowledge and expertise on how to examine the trees in their yards and only realize there's a problem when it's too late. At Sesmas Tree Service, we believe that most tree-related incidents can be prevented by providing regular maintenance and care.

Tips on Spotting a Dangerous Tree

As the leading tree service provider, we have helped many people alleviate hazardous trees from their landscapes. Our experienced team of professional arborists can help you spot a dangerous tree on your property rather than ignoring maintenance and waiting for the inevitable. Even healthy trees can snap, fall, or crackle during heavy rainfall, ice storms, and other natural variables beyond human control. Luckily, there are several things homeowners can do to ensure they maintain healthy and predictable trees.

Ground Inspection

After inspecting its health and state, the first step to identifying a potentially dangerous tree is changing focus to the ground. Tree roots are vital for growth and development, and damage to the roots can lead to health issues and decay. If you don't know to assess the state of the roots, a professional tree service can help. We recommend clearing ground cover around the tree for signs of raised or cracked soil which is a disturbance. Some visible sign of decay to look out for is the growth of fungi like mushrooms, indicating signs of deterioration. A tree care company has a team of experienced arborists who can help with inspection and regular maintenance for a healthy and lush lawn.

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Trunk Inspection

If you suspect there's a problem with your trees, the first place one should start checking is the trunk. The trunk supports the total weight of the tree branches, and any damage sustained can compromise the tree's well-being. Signs of a damaged tree trunk include cavities or cracks, putting the entire tree at risk of splitting or breaking. Some of the factors to consider when inspecting the trunk have the cavity's location, the tree's overall health, and where the tree is growing. Severe signs of damage like bark falling off the trunk call for professional tree care since it can be a fungus attack or dead section.

Canopy Inspection

The presence of deadwood is one of the most obvious signs of damaged trees. When trees don't get sufficient sunlight, the tree starts to lose branches, and the back will also begin to fall off. We recommend scheduling regular maintenance with a reputable tree service provider to get the care required for a healthy and safe lawn. If you detect spots on your branches or dead wood, it is a sign you need to onboard a tree care company before the damage becomes irreversible.

Our arborists have extensive knowledge and experience, guaranteeing quality maintenance and care. We guarantee exceptional services at a competitive market rate. Call us today at Sesmas Tree Service, and schedule an appointment with the experts.

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.

Ed Martin

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