Tree Removal Preparation: Things To Do Before Cutting Down A Tree

When you decide to remove a tree, there are certain things you need to do before beginning the tree removal process, even if you are planning to carry out the process by yourself.

Read on to learn what are the things you need to do before tree removal in Sydney.

1.     Evaluating The Condition Of The Tree

Whether you plan to cut down a tree by yourself or hire a professional, evaluating the tree’s condition is a critical first step. The best and the safest Tree removal services highly depends on this step. So make sure you check the condition and location thoroughly. While evaluating, you can look for things like:

• Dimension of the tree
• Species of tree
• Is the tree dead? (Since removing dead tree are more dangerous)
• Is it damaged, decayed, structurally defective, or diseased?
• Power lines near or in the tree. If there is, you might need to inform the utility company while carrying out the process.
• The tree is located to facilitate easy access to heavy equipment needed for tree removal in Sydney.

2.     Protecting What’s Around The Tree

Now that you have evaluated the tree’s condition, you need to look for a way to remove it that wouldn’t damage the surroundings. Without adequate planning or consideration, falling trees and usage of heavy equipment can cause damage to the nearby structures.

Depending on the location of the tree you are willing to remove, you should remove or protect:

• Outdoor furniture or fixtures
• Fences, pergolas, and other structures
• Pets and family
• Potted plants
• Nearby shrubs and plants
• Paved patios
• Neighboring trees and property

And depending on the season you are willing to carry out the process, you should consider:

• Nesting, migratory birds in the spring season
• Overhead powerline in winter season

In short, removing everything valuable since falling trees can cause serious damage to the landscape and human life.

3.     Creating A Staging Area For Removal

 

Trees are much bigger than people usually think they are. And it is difficult to have an accurate vision of how much space they would take up when lying on the ground. Just know that it’s going to take a lot of space to place those thick leafy branches.

Besides, the equipment to remove a tree efficiently is huge! And it is your responsibility to make sure there’s enough space for all of them; otherwise, there might be a collision.

You will most likely see equipment like bucket truck or crane, wood chipper, stump grinder, and crew truck while removing trees in Sydney. So, make sure you have a good staging area to facilitate all of them.

4.     Informing The Neighbors

Make sure you well inform your neighbors before commencing the tree removal work. Especially if;

• Your tree in meddling onto their property
• Trucks and equipment would take up their parking space
• The workers will need to get into their property to carry out the process
• The tree you plan to remove is encroached to their trees

Summing Up

A thorough inspection, proper staging, removal of valuable things, and informing the neighbors are the basics you should do before a tree removal in Sydney, especially when you want to carry out the process with minimal disturbance.