Most trees we are asked about for tree removal can be saved with trimming instead. We will always tell you when that is the case, and being advised against a tree removal is a normal outcome of a free visit.
A tree removal is the right answer when a tree has a structural problem that trimming cannot fix, when it is dead, or when it is simply the wrong species for the space.
There are four situations where tree removal is usually the safest choice for a property owner:
- The tree is dead rather than declining, which is very common with ash - Decay at the base of the trunk, often with mushrooms growing at ground level, which no tree trimming can reach - The trunk has split at a fork and the crack is spreading - The soil on one side of the trunk has cracked or lifted, which means the roots have moved
Any one of these is worth a phone call. We will look at the tree, tell you whether tree removal is really needed, and put our opinion in writing.
Height is the first thing most people mention when asking about tree removal, and it is one of the least useful pieces of information. What matters is what sits underneath the tree and how close a truck can get to it.
A tree in an open field comes down in large sections, which makes tree removal straightforward. The same tree beside a house in the old town core, with fences on both sides and only a front path to carry everything out through, takes several times as long.
Tree removal on an ash that has been dead for several years is difficult, because the wood is too brittle to climb safely. The wood breaks at the joints rather than along the branch, and those joints are exactly where a climber's rope would take the load.
Once climbing is no longer possible, tree removal requires a bucket truck or a crane. Bringing that equipment onto a property costs more, and the longer an ash is left standing, the fewer options remain.
Choosing tree removal is a practical decision, and it is worth deciding what will replace the tree while we are still on site.
The Grand River Conservation Authority grows trees suited to this watershed a short drive from Paris, which makes it easy to choose a species that will do well here. After a tree removal, plant in the fall, water the new tree through its first two summers, and keep it away from fresh wood chips, because rotting chips draw nitrogen out of the soil.
Do you have a tree that needs a tree removal? Paris Tree Service provides tree removal throughout Paris, Glen Morris, Ayr and the County of Brant. Contact us today for a free written quote.
Call (226) 546-3814, or start at the home page.
Most trees need more than tree trimming alone. Here is everything else we do.
Paris Tree Service provides tree trimming and pruning for homes and properties throughout Paris and the County of Brant. Our team is fully insured and equipped for trees of any size. Regular tree trimming and pruning is the least expensive way to keep a tree healthy and safe.
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Paris Tree Service removes dead, broken and hanging branches from trees throughout Paris and the surrounding area. Our team is fully insured and equipped for jobs of any size, from a single branch to a large tree that has lost much of its crown.
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Paris Tree Service provides emergency storm damage cleanup throughout Paris and the County of Brant. Our team is fully insured and available outside normal working hours. If a hydro line is involved, please contact the utility before you call us.
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Paris Tree Service provides crown thinning and canopy reduction for mature trees throughout Paris and the County of Brant. Our team is fully insured and works to protect the long-term health of the tree. Every quote is written down before any work begins.
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Paris Tree Service installs tree cabling and bracing on trees with structural weaknesses throughout Paris and the County of Brant. Our team is fully insured and will explain honestly whether hardware is the right answer for your tree.
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Paris Tree Service provides stump grinding and removal throughout Paris and the County of Brant. Our team is fully insured and the work is priced separately from tree removal, so you can decide whether you want the stump taken out.
View Stump Grinding and RemovalTell us what the tree is doing and where in the area you are. We will visit, then send you a written quote setting out the method, where the branches and wood will go, and anything not included in the price.
The species and rough height are helpful, and so is your street, because access affects the price more than size does. Please tell us what is underneath the tree, and mark the request urgent if a storm caused the damage. Everything except a way of reaching you is optional. If you would rather speak to someone, our number is (226) 546-3814.
