Why You Shouldn't Ignore a Leaning Tree in Your Yard: When to Take Action

Leaning trees are cause for concern for any property owner. Although they appear innocent, they could pose danger to the safety of your home, family and the surrounding property. We’ll discuss the reasons why a leaning tree needs to be removed and the reasons why it is best to contact the professionals.
What causes trees to become lean?
There are many reasons a tree may start to lose weight, such as:
- Soil erosion
- Poor plant technique
- Decay or disease
- Heavy winds or storms
- Root damage
The dangers of a leaning tree
Leaning trees can cause many dangers for example:
- The risk of falling on property or even on individuals
- Power line interference
- Property destruction
- Questions of liability
What can you do to determine if a tree needs to be removed
There are many signs that indicate trees need to be taken down, such as:
- A leaning trunk
- Cracks in the branches or trunk
- Branch that is dead or hanging
- Shallow roots
- Fungal growth at the base of the tree
FAQs
Can a tree that is leaning be saved?
It’s all about the source of the lean and the severity of the lean. In some cases, a professional arborist could be able correct the lean through fixing the tree or by cabling it. However, most of the time, it’s best to remove the tree to avoid risks.
Can you safely remove an unsupported tree yourself?
It’s not a good idea to remove a leaning tree by yourself. Tree removal can be an extremely dangerous and difficult process that should only be handled by skilled and experienced professionals. If you attempt to remove a tree yourself may put you and others at risk of injuries or property damage.
What is the cost to take down the leaning tree?
The cost of removing trees that lean can differ dependent on a number of variables, including its size, its location and the difficulty of the removal. The Hills Tree Pruning offers competitive pricing for tree removal, and we suggest that you get in touch with us to request a no-cost estimate.
Conclusion
Leaning trees pose a serious threat to the security of your home and the people around the area. If you have an unbalanced tree within your home, it’s important to get it checked by a professional arborist to determine if it needs being removed. In The Hills Tree Pruning, our highly skilled and knowledgeable arborists are equipped to take care of any tree removal need. Don’t put yourself or others at risk, call The Hills Tree Pruning today at 0480 024 203 for all the tree removal requirements for The Hills Shire. Don’t delay until it’s late. Protect your property and those around you by having any leaning trees removed by experts from The Hills Tree Pruning. Contact us today by calling 0480 024 203 for a free estimate and to arrange your tree removal service within The Hills Shire.