Tree removal is usually a last option for homeowners in Lancaster, PA. But sometimes it the right choice. Do you need tree removal? A certified arborist from LCO Tree Care can examine the tree and determine if removal is the right option or if maintenance and trimming can correct the problem. Technicians are available for tree removal in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Just call 717-942-9971 or click the button below for a FREE estimate and assessment of the tree (or trees) in question.
Do You Need Tree Removal?
Over a long enough time, a tree will start to die and decay. Other times, a healthy tree can become dangerous due to homes, buildings and other structures nearby. Here are a some of the reasons it could be time to consider calling a tree service in Lancaster, PA to determine if tree removal is necessary your property:
- Rotting Trees – A rotting tree has serious damage, whether it’s from insects, disease, old age or some other cause. It should be removed from the property before it can infect surrounding trees or collapse on a nearby structure.
- Safety & Visibility – Lower limbs can be removed in order to make the area underneath the tree safer or to allow for a better view.
- Root Encroachment – Tree roots spread under the soil even farther than the tree canopy. They wrap around water lines and push up pavement if given the chance. Cutting the tree down will eventually kill the roots and stops them from damaging nearby property.
- Nearby Trees & Plants – A tree that has grown too big for its location affects the smaller trees and plants around it by taking away water and nutrients and limiting their sunlight.
- Power or Phone Lines – Tall trees interfere with electrical lines and create a danger for falling. Sometimes the phone or electrical company may demand these trees to be removed, or you can have trees removed to be safe.
Lancaster Tree Removal
Services
Each tree removal service in Lancaster is a little different from the others. Your licensed arborist has to take into consideration the size of the tree, where it is and what you want done with the tree once it is cut down. Lancaster tree specialists from LCO Tree Care consider all scenarios before outlining a plan to cut down the tree using one of the following services:
- Standard Tree Removal – The standard tree removal service includes cutting down the tree, disposing of the limbs and cutting the trunk into smaller sections for firewood. For an additional cost, technicians can haul the wood away instead.
- Felling Only – The least expensive tree removal option is to just cut down the tree. Technicians fell the tree safely, but then it’s up to you to perform debris cleanup and saw the limbs and trunk as necessary.
- Minimal Impact Tree Removal – If there isn’t much space to fell the tree, it’s important to bring it down in smaller pieces. This type of tree removal service is more complex, but it is the best way to ensure the safety of your home, lawn and fences.
Don’t know which type of tree removal service is the right one for you? Not to worry! Give LCO Tree Care a call at 717-942-9971 or click the button for a FREE estimate and we will send a tree care specialist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to assess the tree and decide the best type of removal.
Emergency Tree Removal
in Lancaster, PA
Ideally you won’t ever need emergency tree removal. But sometimes severe storms and strong winds in Lancaster, Pennsylvania can cause a tree to fall or partially fall. Disease can also cause a tree to fall. If this happens, you will want the tree removed by a professional tree service immediately. These are just a few specific situations LCO Tree Care considers an emergency:
- Trees tblown over onto other trees
- Large branches showing signs of damage
- A tree that has already fallen on a home or vehicle
- A canopy that is entirely detached from the bottom of the tree
- Trees that have been struck by lightning
- Trees that are blocking a driveway or road
Emergency Tree Removal? Call Now!
If any one of these emergency situations occur, here are a few things you can do to ensure the safety of your family and your property. Don’t let anyone go near the tree in question. A damaged tree can fall at any time. If trees are lying on a power line or structure, it may be safer to evacuate the area until the tree is gone.
- Obtain emergency care for anyone who may be injured.
- Take pictures of the damage to your home, other buildings and vehicles if it is safe to do so. The insurance company will likely require photos if you need to file a claim.
- Call us to send a crew to remove the tree. Technicians sent from LCO Tree Care respond as fast as possible to remove a tree that is putting your family or home at risk.
Fallen Tree Removal
in Lancaster
Most yards in Lancaster have a lot of trees. The more trees on a property, the higher chance one will fall at some point in time. In the event of a fallen tree, it’s still important to call a professional tree removal service in Lancaster. Tree care specialists from LCO Tree Care have industrial equipment, training and experience to efficiently and safely dispose of the limbs and saw the trunk into small pieces appropriate for firewood. For an additional charge, service technicians can haul the wood away from the property.
Still unsure if tree removal is necessary? That’s what LCO Tree Care is here for. The tree specialist sent to your home can determine the health of the tree and identify signs of decay, disease or death. He or she can also determine if the tree is hazardous to your home, building or nearby structures and agriculture and if removal or tree trimming and care can alter the growth of the tree. You have nothing to lose. Call 717-942-9971 to schedule an assessment or click here for a FREE estimate from a tree removal specialist in Lancaster.
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