A big tree is overhanging your roof in a most precarious manner? You are concerned about the prospect of having to raze your yard to get a damaged one out of the way? Then there are those trees that are altogether too large or risky for conventional methods.
Homeowners and property managers put themselves to the test with such questions on a daily basis, and one does not always come up with an easy answer. We at Timberline Tree & Landscape have made it our business to deal with the hard cases in Westchester, Rockland, Bergen and Fairfield Counties from 1994 to the present. Should you encounter a tree problem that is more than a ladder and chainsaw can handle, do not hesitate to put in a call to our team at (845) 403-1952.
There is only so much traditional tree removal will do. Some trees are positioned in such a way as to make any rigging or climbing a slow and costly affair, not to mention hazardous. For that we have crane-assisted removal. What follows is an account of the problems it is designed to solve.
Trees in Unwieldy Locations
You will not find every tree in an open field where it can be put down with ease. Some are hemmed in by structures, encroaching on a fence or your neighbor’s land. A crane puts an end to that kind of predicament. By hoisting sections of the tree up and away instead of dropping them, our ISA-certified arborists are able to work in places where safety would otherwise be a concern.
We see the value of a crane in these instances:
- Where a tree is directly above a gutter or roof
- In proximity to utility lines
- Squeezed in between a pair of houses or fences
- In a walled off backyard with no room to move
- Beside a pool, patio or some fine hardscaping
- Overhanging a driveway, garage or shed
Safeguarding Your Property
The thought of collateral damage is what gives people pause when it comes to tree removal. Misplace a heavy limb and you have a dented car or a broken patio to contend with; the bill for the repairs can easily exceed the cost of the tree work.
With a crane there is no guessing. The operator will hold and direct each piece to a designated spot for a controlled drop rather than leave it to gravity. It leaves your garden beds and structures unscathed.
Storm and Hazardous Trees
In the wake of a storm one is apt to find trees in a perilous state. A split limb or a trunk half out of the ground can give way without notice and anyone in the vicinity is at risk. To climb a tree in that condition is among the most treacherous things in our line of work.
Our crew does not need to be on an unstable tree with a crane on site. The machine takes the weight while the workers make their cuts, taking the danger out of it. For emergencies like this we are on hand around the clock.
Crane work is called for in the aftermath of severe weather to deal with:
- Trees that have come down on a home or garage
- Uprooted specimens leaning on other structures
- Large limbs that have been torn and are hanging overhead
- More than one tree laid across a property
Size and Weight
Conventional rigging has its limits when it comes to a mature hardwood with a heavy canopy and a thick trunk. A crane will manage an enormous load and do so with precision, and in far less time than it would take a full crew to make their way up and down the tree over the course of a few days. Your routine is left undisturbed.
Experience is key
It is not something a handyman should be left to do. A crane near a residence calls for a professional who knows his rigging angles and load limits and how the tree is going to react.
Timberline Tree & Landscape is a family operation, fully licensed and insured and BBB Accredited (A+). Our ISA-certified arborists also employ sound environmental practices in pest control and mulching to keep the property in good health once we are finished.
For a tree that is too close or too risky to remove in the usual fashion, a crane may well be the solution. Contact us at (845) 403-1952 for a no charge estimate and let us put an end to the guesswork.