Removing a tree in your yard may not always be the solution to a problem you are having . A lot of times people want their tree or tree's removed and have no real idea why they want it removed. Sometimes its because it Drops leaves. or maybe it hangs over their roof and they are afraid of it falling on the roof , or their tired of cleaning the roof and gutters. They could also want it removed because its Messy. and some are tired of raking leaves out of their pristine yard. Or maybe the neighbor next door told them that they need to have it removed. I have ran into that one a few times also. There is a variety of reasons why people want their trees removed , some legit and some down right hilarious. We will dwell into the legitimate reasons and the not so legitimate reasons later on in this report. I remember one couple who had a very nice oak in front of their home the neighbor next door always would tell them they needed to remove it since some of the limbs were crossing over into their yard. After removing the tree and grinding the stump down I could tell they were sorry they did it . to late now .
There are very legitimate reasons for removing tree's , could be that it is starting to crack the driveway, or it was planted to close to the home , or that it was planted in the wrong spot and is a nuisance and is dripping sap on the cars, dead tree's need to be removed because of the possible hazard of them coming down. A tree with a codominant stem is a tree with bad structure and can also be a hazard. sometimes its just a case of to many tree's in one spot and they are crowding each other out . There are also invasive tree's that should be removed so that they do not take over your yard . At Beechnut tree Service we will look at your tree's and tell you the right way to prune the tree or tell you that it is a good idea to remove the tree and why. We are Certified Arborists and can identify bad conditions in tree's that the normal person can not see. Tree removals are dangerous and expensive they have hidden dangers that an arborist has to take into account. A lot of times they are over roofs and buildings and other obstacles that increase the risk. When removing a tree it is always a good idea to have the stump ground down . This will eliminate the chance of the tree growing back and keep the area free from hazards of people falling over them or tripping on them. At Beechnut tree service we offer free stump grinding with every removal .
It is easy to want a tree removed in your yard with all the mess and maintenance that goes along with it, but at the same time we have to remember that some one planted that tree or something happened to make it grow in your yard. Once you remove it , it is going to change the appearance of your hole yard . Sometimes not for the better. I was talking to one of my customers the other day and I told them that if you notice on the News , when they report on sinkholes around our area. They will always show them from helicopters that are flying overhead and you never see a home with trees that is suffering from sinkhole damage? And she said yes that's true I have never seen a sinkhole problem with a home that has trees on it. Think about it , You never see a tree bent over or at least being swallowed by any sinkhole!
Another thing to think about is the cost of the removal itself , There is a lot of debris to be hauled off and this can cost the tree company plenty to dump that much debris often times I have paid hundreds of dollars just to dispose of all the debris from only one tree. Then you have permits that need to be gotten for just about every type of tree and those can run into the hundreds of dollars just for the permits alone. You may also have to replant another tree or tree's to replace the one being removed . I know in my county , Pasco county they want you to replace the one being removed . plus the cost of the permit . Then you are going to have landscape needs and don't think that your electric won't go up after losing all your precious shade, because it will , might even double. So if you think you can get that 100yr old oak tree removed for a few hundred bucks that's hanging over your roof think again , because the price to remove a tree is substantially greater then if you were to just prune it up. In many instances it could easily run into the thousands of dollars .
Tree Permits: Tree permits are required in almost every county and city that I know. It varies in price and requirements. Beechnut Tree Service services 3 counties , Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando and in those 3 counties are a number of cities with their own rules and regulations for removing tree's then you have home owners associations that have there own rules so you just can't go cutting down any tree you want any more. I know that after I apply for a permit in pasco county they will come out after 90 days to see if the owner has planted a new tree or tree's to replace the removed tree. One city which I will not name wants tree's replanted as the same size of the one removed , That of course is ridiculous .
In Pasco County where I live there are some tree's that are exempt from permitting, that is maybe they are an invasive specie like say Brazilian Peppers, Camphor trees, Cherry laurel, and palm trees don't need any permits . So it is a good idea to contact your local permitting office to see if the tree you want removed Qualifies or just to get the process going . I know that when I go to the county building they always ask what type and how large is the tree that is being removed .
In closing I would like to state that I know many tree services out there, and I must tell you that Beechnut Tree service Is probably the only tree service that I know that will give you options as to removing a tree in your yard. Not only will we give options but a majority of tree's that people think are hazardous and need to be removed would be fine with proper pruning done. And I have talked to people that have told me " This tree service or that tree service told me the tree needs to be removed " when all they are doing is selling you the most expensive and the most dramatic procedure that you can do to a tree. I cannot tell you how many times I have come to give a removal estimate and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the tree , but some tree company drove by and told them that the tree was a Hazard. There are times when a tree needs to be removed . At least at Beechnut tree service we will give you options . That's what I would expect from a Tree Service anyway! Thank you for reading and appreciate any feedback.
There are very legitimate reasons for removing tree's , could be that it is starting to crack the driveway, or it was planted to close to the home , or that it was planted in the wrong spot and is a nuisance and is dripping sap on the cars, dead tree's need to be removed because of the possible hazard of them coming down. A tree with a codominant stem is a tree with bad structure and can also be a hazard. sometimes its just a case of to many tree's in one spot and they are crowding each other out . There are also invasive tree's that should be removed so that they do not take over your yard . At Beechnut tree Service we will look at your tree's and tell you the right way to prune the tree or tell you that it is a good idea to remove the tree and why. We are Certified Arborists and can identify bad conditions in tree's that the normal person can not see. Tree removals are dangerous and expensive they have hidden dangers that an arborist has to take into account. A lot of times they are over roofs and buildings and other obstacles that increase the risk. When removing a tree it is always a good idea to have the stump ground down . This will eliminate the chance of the tree growing back and keep the area free from hazards of people falling over them or tripping on them. At Beechnut tree service we offer free stump grinding with every removal .
It is easy to want a tree removed in your yard with all the mess and maintenance that goes along with it, but at the same time we have to remember that some one planted that tree or something happened to make it grow in your yard. Once you remove it , it is going to change the appearance of your hole yard . Sometimes not for the better. I was talking to one of my customers the other day and I told them that if you notice on the News , when they report on sinkholes around our area. They will always show them from helicopters that are flying overhead and you never see a home with trees that is suffering from sinkhole damage? And she said yes that's true I have never seen a sinkhole problem with a home that has trees on it. Think about it , You never see a tree bent over or at least being swallowed by any sinkhole!
Another thing to think about is the cost of the removal itself , There is a lot of debris to be hauled off and this can cost the tree company plenty to dump that much debris often times I have paid hundreds of dollars just to dispose of all the debris from only one tree. Then you have permits that need to be gotten for just about every type of tree and those can run into the hundreds of dollars just for the permits alone. You may also have to replant another tree or tree's to replace the one being removed . I know in my county , Pasco county they want you to replace the one being removed . plus the cost of the permit . Then you are going to have landscape needs and don't think that your electric won't go up after losing all your precious shade, because it will , might even double. So if you think you can get that 100yr old oak tree removed for a few hundred bucks that's hanging over your roof think again , because the price to remove a tree is substantially greater then if you were to just prune it up. In many instances it could easily run into the thousands of dollars .
Tree Permits: Tree permits are required in almost every county and city that I know. It varies in price and requirements. Beechnut Tree Service services 3 counties , Pasco, Pinellas and Hernando and in those 3 counties are a number of cities with their own rules and regulations for removing tree's then you have home owners associations that have there own rules so you just can't go cutting down any tree you want any more. I know that after I apply for a permit in pasco county they will come out after 90 days to see if the owner has planted a new tree or tree's to replace the removed tree. One city which I will not name wants tree's replanted as the same size of the one removed , That of course is ridiculous .
In Pasco County where I live there are some tree's that are exempt from permitting, that is maybe they are an invasive specie like say Brazilian Peppers, Camphor trees, Cherry laurel, and palm trees don't need any permits . So it is a good idea to contact your local permitting office to see if the tree you want removed Qualifies or just to get the process going . I know that when I go to the county building they always ask what type and how large is the tree that is being removed .
In closing I would like to state that I know many tree services out there, and I must tell you that Beechnut Tree service Is probably the only tree service that I know that will give you options as to removing a tree in your yard. Not only will we give options but a majority of tree's that people think are hazardous and need to be removed would be fine with proper pruning done. And I have talked to people that have told me " This tree service or that tree service told me the tree needs to be removed " when all they are doing is selling you the most expensive and the most dramatic procedure that you can do to a tree. I cannot tell you how many times I have come to give a removal estimate and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the tree , but some tree company drove by and told them that the tree was a Hazard. There are times when a tree needs to be removed . At least at Beechnut tree service we will give you options . That's what I would expect from a Tree Service anyway! Thank you for reading and appreciate any feedback.
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