6 key reasons to consider the removal of your trees

The Tree is Dead or Dying

1. • Dead trees become brittle and unpredictable. Even if they’re still standing, they’re a ticking time bomb for property damage or injury.

It’s Leaning or Structurally Unsafe

1. • A sudden lean (especially after a storm) often signals root failure. If it’s near your house, driveway, or power lines, don’t wait—act fast.

Disease or Severe Pest Infestation

1. • Diseases like oak wilt or emerald ash borer can kill a tree—and spread to others. Removal may save the rest of your landscape.

Roots Are Causing Damage

1. • Cracking foundations, buckling sidewalks, or clogged sewer lines? Aggressive roots (from species like willows or silver maples) often cause costly repairs.

It’s Overcrowding Other Trees

1. • Too many trees competing for sunlight and water stunts growth. Removing one can help the others thrive.

Storm Risk in Your Area

1. • If your tree has weak limbs, multiple trunks ("codominant stems"), or a history of dropping branches, proactive removal beats post-storm emergencies.