How Do You Tell If a Tree Is a Hazard?

Why Professional Assessment and Removal Matters

Trees add so much to outdoor spaces, but they can sometimes turn into hazards. Here’s what you should look out for, and how our commercial tree surgery specialists can act to protect your property and everyone on the site.

Visual Cues

To determine if a tree presents a danger, there are a number of red flags that you should keep your eyes peeled for:

• A cracked or split trunk
• Hollow or rotten spots within the trunk
• Leaning towards houses, power lines, or other vulnerable targets
• Numerous broken or dying branches
• Rapid loss of leaves during seasons when healthy trees retain them

If you notice any of the above, it’s time to give us a call. Our team are well-versed in assessing trees and will be able to tell if any of the danger signs you have spotted actually indicate that the tree has become a hazard.

The Risks Associated with Hazardous Trees

Ignoring potentially dangerous trees could lead to costly consequences, including physical injuries and property damage – both of which could saddle you with costly legal liabilities. To prevent such an outcome, you should consult our skilled tree surgeons. They are familiar with local regulations and equipped with the specialist tools that are needed for the secure pruning or removal of dangerous trees.

The Benefits of Choosing Us

Our skilled professionals bring several advantages to the table when dealing with hazardous tree situations. Some of the benefits of working with Essex Tree Brothers include:

Comprehensive assessment: We perform thorough inspections using specialist techniques. This allows us to accurately identify issues and recommend an appropriate course of action.

Safety protocol implementation: Our tree surgeons always follow industry best practices, wear proper protective gear and use the latest equipment to minimise risks involved in working on hazardous trees.

Insurance coverage: Working on trees can be dangerous, and accidents do happen. To give you peace of mind, we are fully insured in all that we do. So, you can hire us with complete confidence.

Cleanup management: Our team of tree surgeons handle all debris generated during tree pruning and removal, leaving no mess behind and saving you from the worst job of all: cleaning up!

Ongoing maintenance: We offer ongoing care and monitoring, so you will be able to maintain optimal tree health and avoid any issues in the future. It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on trees that have posed a hazard, and we’re here to help you do that.

Talk to Us

Spotting the warning signs of a dangerous tree early can help you to save it if possible, as the earlier a problem is detected, the less drastic the solution has to be. We’re on hand to deal with hazardous trees on commercial sites all over Essex and will be able to visit your property and conduct an assessment as soon as possible.