Is a dangerous or overgrown tree threatening your property this winter? Discover the benefits of winter tree removal on the South Shore, where the season offers unique advantages for safer, more efficient tree removal. With fewer leaves and frozen ground, winter is the ideal time to protect your home and yard.
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Key Takeaways
- Improve safety by removing dangerous trees before winter storms cause damage to your property.
- Get quicker service in winter when tree care companies have more availability and can schedule removal faster.
- Take advantage of frozen ground, which helps prevent yard damage and makes the tree removal process more efficient.
- Stop the spread of pests and diseases by removing sick trees, protecting the health of other trees in your yard.
- Experience quicker and more efficient cleanup in winter, as the absence of leaves and the frozen ground make the process smoother and less disruptive.
5 Benefits of Winter Tree Removal
Unlike trees, tree care companies don’t go dormant during the winter. In fact, we tend to get quite busy with tree removal jobs on the South Shore. Why should you remove your trees in the winter? Well, there are several benefits that make the job easier for us and better for you, such as:
Trees like this one with a large crack in the trunk are a hazard. Prompt removal will protect your from damage.
1. Increase Your Property’s Safety
Healthy trees in normal conditions are generally pretty safe. They become a hazard when the weather isn’t so accommodating or the tree is in poor condition. Hazardous trees may uproot or have branches break off, damaging property or injuring people.
While the idea of fallen trees may conjure up images of summer storms, tree emergencies also happen in the winter. The primary culprit of significant damage is Nor’easters in Massachusetts. These storms bring high winds and snow that cause plenty of damage almost every winter. Heavy snow is also dangerous for trees. Snow on branches will strain them, eventually causing them to break. Anything underneath can be damaged or injured when these branches fall. If a tree is dying and has many weak branches, it may be time to remove it to restore safety to your property.
PRO TIP: Not sure how dangerous your tree is? Have an arborist conduct a tree risk assessment. While no tree can be made 100 percent safe, some trees pose less risk than others.
2. Take Advantage of Open Schedules
Even though we work year-round, many South Shore homeowners don’t take advantage of winter tree services. As such, we typically have more open schedules in the winter. Faster scheduling can get that pesky tree out of your yard and let you plan what’s next without a long wait time.
Though our schedule is more open, we may need to reschedule your winter tree removal if snow and ice make the job too dangerous for our team. If there is severe weather when we are supposed to remove your tree, we’ll reschedule as soon as possible.
3. Benefit from Frozen Ground that Makes Removal Easier
While some may find the frozen ground a nuisance, it’s an asset for us. The frozen ground in the winter benefits us in a few ways:
- We can bring in heavy machinery: Tree removal isn’t just a few people with chainsaws anymore. High-tech equipment like bucket trucks and tree removal cranes make the job easier. Thanks to the frozen ground, we can bring that equipment closer without damaging your yard. This makes our job easier and more efficient and can save you money.
- Foot traffic won’t damage your yard: As we carry fallen debris back and forth, it can tear up the yard, especially when the ground isn’t solid. Winter removal with frozen ground will avoid any damage to your yard (though we are always careful to minimize disturbances in other seasons).
- Fallen branches won’t damage your yard: We gently lower debris and cut pieces to the ground as we work on the tree. Frozen ground will protect your yard from sustaining damage when these branches and limbs drop.
4. Prevent Insect and Disease Spread Next Spring
Sick trees can spread diseases to other nearby trees. The same is true when a tree has an insect infestation. If you notice the signs that your tree is struggling with a tree insect or disease, consider removal to protect the rest of your landscape.
5. Simplify Cleanup
Post-tree removal cleanup can be time-consuming, but in winter, the process is much easier. Without leaves cluttering the yard, our team efficiently removes branches, chips debris, and restores your
landscape. Plus, with the ground frozen, there’s less risk of damage to your yard, making cleanup quicker and more thorough.
Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Tree Removal
What other parts of tree care are essential in winter?
Tree removal is just one part of the winter tree care equation. This time of year is also an excellent time to prune your trees. Winter pruning reduces stress on your trees and protects you from tree damage.
How do you know if a company can handle winter tree removal?
You’ll want to find a company with proper insurance and licenses for tree work on the South Shore. Additionally, ensure the company has the right equipment, including a crane and bucket truck.
Can you remove trees in other seasons?
Yes, tree care companies remove trees year-round. However, many companies have busier schedules in the warmer months.
What affects the price of tree care removal?
Tree removal prices can vary wildly. Some of the factors affecting tree removal prices include:
- Size of the tree
- Tree’s location
- Tree species
- Condition of the tree
- The amount of equipment needed
- The number of team members needed
Top Notch Tree Can Help Remove Your Trees This Winter
Winter is the perfect time for tree removal, benefiting both you and the tree care company. You’ll get rid of unwanted or hazardous trees, and we can complete the job more efficiently. But don’t trust just anyone with this important task—tree removal is dangerous and should always be handled by trained professionals.
The team at Top Notch Tree is ready to help. We have the necessary experience, equipment, and insurance to handle tree removal. Call us today at 781-871-8008 or request an estimate online.
