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Yes, large trees can usually be removed from backyards with limited access, but the job often takes more time and planning. When equipment can’t reach the tree, crews may climb and take it down in small sections, carry wood out by hand or use a crane to lift pieces over the house. Tight gates, fences,…

Large trees near houses are usually taken down in sections, starting with the branches and working down the trunk, with each piece cut and lowered in a controlled way so nothing lands on the roof, walls or windows. Depending on the tree and the site, crews may use ropes and rigging, aerial lifts or, for…

A tree that seems to die suddenly has often been struggling for a while, with the damage showing up all at once. Common causes include root damage, drought stress, disease, insect problems and injuries to the trunk, and in many cases more than one factor is involved. Figuring out the cause usually takes a closer…

A dormant tree still has live, green tissue under the bark and flexible twigs, while a dead tree usually has dry, brittle twigs and brown or gray tissue under the bark. The most reliable way to tell is to check several signs together, and to watch whether the tree leafs out when similar trees around…

A dead tree can stay standing for months or for many years, depending on the type of tree, its size, how it died and the conditions around it. There’s no reliable way to predict exactly when it will fall, which is why dead trees near homes and busy areas are usually a concern. Some dead…

A tree with a split or cracked trunk doesn’t always need to be removed, but it should be assessed soon. Small, old cracks may be stable, while large, fresh or spreading cracks, especially where two main stems meet, can seriously weaken a tree and may make removal the safer choice. The answer depends on the…

Sometimes. When the risk comes from specific branches, such as dead limbs, cracked branches or a heavy limb over the roof, pruning may reduce the hazard enough to keep the tree. When the problem is in the trunk, roots or main structure, pruning usually can’t fix it, and removal may be the safer option. The…

A hollow tree doesn’t always need to be removed. Many trees live for years with a cavity, and whether one becomes a hazard depends on how large the hollow is, how much solid wood surrounds it and what the tree could hit if it failed. A cavity is a reason to have the tree assessed,…

Responsibility for removing a fallen tree usually depends on where it landed and what it’s touching. In general, property owners handle trees on their own land, utilities deal with trees tangled in power lines, and cities often handle trees in public streets or right-of-way areas. Insurance and neighbor situations can make this more complicated, but…

Yes, you can usually keep the wood from a fallen tree on your property. Just tell the tree service before the work starts, so the crew knows to leave logs or rounds in a spot you choose instead of hauling everything away. Keeping the wood can make sense for firewood, woodworking or landscaping. It can…