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Leave Storm-Related Cleanup and Tree Pruning to the Pros

If there is one thing that is certain about Fort Collins weather, it is that it is unpredictable. In fact, it can be sunny and warm one day and a blizzard the next. Sudden spring weather changes can be problematic for mature trees that have already have leaves starting to appear on their branches, as heavy, wet spring snow can cause tree limbs to break and snap under the weight, littering your yard with large branches. When this happens, will you call an experienced Fort Collins tree pruning company, or will you break out your chainsaw and tackle the job yourself?

There are many reasons why you should leave the storm damage cleanup work to the pros. Fort Collins Tree Care is your go-to source for experienced tree pruning and tree removal services, and we would love to help you restore beauty and safety to your yard while ensuring the health of your trees when they are vulnerable. Contact our team today to request a free estimate.

Why Hire Professional Tree Care Services?

Safety First

First and foremost, it is important to realize that cleaning up broken and fallen trees after a storm can be dangerous regardless of how big or small the tree is. Climbing a tree that is 30 or 40 feet tall is no simple task on its own — adding a chainsaw and an element of inexperience to the situation makes it downright unsafe. Additionally, there are other conditions which make DIY tree pruning after storms a bad idea:

• Power lines. Tree care professionals know what precautions to take when a damaged tree is near electrical lines.
• Wood under tension. A pro knows how to handle roots, limbs, and trunks that are under pressure to prevent them from snapping back when they’re cut.
• Slope and uneven footing. Tree pruning pros have gone through extensive training to ensure safe climbing and working stances while they’re up in trees.

Even downed trees can pose a safety risk during the storm damage mitigation process. Cutting branches and trunks that are on the ground can result in the tip of your chainsaw getting buried in the ground. This can cause kickback from the chainsaw, which can be very dangerous and unpredictable.

Experience, Knowledge, and Training

It might seem easy enough to remove a few downed branches from your property and do some tree pruning after a storm, but unless you have the proper knowledge and training, you could actually be doing more harm than good. For example, removing a damaged limb incorrectly can leave the tree vulnerable to disease and further damage. Tree care professionals go through extensive training through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) to learn the proper techniques for handling damaged trees. Our team consists of experienced arborists who have a wide range of qualifications to handle even the most difficult of storm damage situations. Our experience and training allows us to ensure the health and beauty of your tree years after it is damaged by a storm.

Proper Tools and Equipment

This is something that not too many people stop to think about. Tree pruning, trimming, and removal equipment can be likened to surgical instruments. You probably wouldn’t want to undergo surgery if the surgeon was going to use unsanitary instruments during the course of the procedure. Similarly, you want the equipment used in tree care to be clean and professional, and we’re willing to bet that the chainsaw you’ve had for the last decade doesn’t quite fit that description.

Tree care companies have access to all of the heavy-duty, professional tools and equipment needed to get the job done quickly while protecting your trees from secondary infection or damage. Here at Fort Collins Tree Care, we have an extensive equipment inventory that is capable of handling any type of tree service, big or small. Our inventory includes:

• 2 aerial lifts (60-foot and 75-foot)
• 90- to 120-ton cranes
• Wood chippers
• Stump grinders
• Track- and truck-mounted grapple saws
• Handheld and truck-mounted sprayers
• And more

Need Tree Pruning in Fort Collins?

Do you have downed tree limbs on your property from a recent spring storm? Have you lost a tree or two to powerful spring winds along the Front Range? If so, it is worth fighting the temptation to perform DIY storm damage cleanup. Fort Collins Tree Care offers professional tree pruning and removal services, and we would love to help you out.

We staff a team of ISA-certified arborists and tree workers who have all the certifications needed to safely remove broken branches and damaged trees from your property and we have nearly 30 years of experience in the industry. We are happy to perform a tree risk assessment and provide you with a free estimate for any work we propose. Contact us today to get started!