Dangerous or Difficult Tree Removal In Livonia, MI

When removing dangerous or difficult trees, we follow a strategic process focused on safety. Here’s what you can expect:

Hazard Evaluation

The first step in any dangerous tree removal is thoroughly evaluating potential hazards. Our ISA Certified Arborists will inspect:

• Tree height, thickness, and estimated weight
• The tree’s proximity to structures, vehicles, power lines, etc.
• The tree’s current lean and condition (rotting, cracked, etc.)
• Obstacles like fences or other trees complicate removal

We’ll also discuss risks like power outages, road closures, and property damage so you know what to expect.

Custom Removal Plan

With a complete understanding of the tree and site hazards, we devise a strategic branch-by-branch removal plan. This will outline:

• Equipment needed based on tree size and risks (crane, climbers, cherry picker, etc.)
• Which branches come down first, second, and third to control the fall
• Handling limbs over houses, sheds, power lines, or other risks
• When utility companies must disable power lines
• Traffic control and road closure needs if relevant
• How weather factors like wind and rain influence the process

We’ll walk through the plan together so you understand what to expect and can give feedback. As circumstances change, we alter the plan to protect safety.

Set Up Protection Measures

Before starting the physical removal, our team sets up key protection measures:

• Traffic Control: If needed, we’ll organize road closure permits and set out cones, barricades, detour signs, etc. This prevents passersby from being harmed by falling debris.
• Property Protection: We carefully cover or temporarily remove anything under the tree’s fall zone that could be damaged, like landscape features, vehicles, gardens, play equipment, etc.
• Personnel Safety Gear: Our climbers don heavy protective equipment like helmets, visors, chainsaw chaps, steel-toe boots, and other gear to prevent injury. We also establish communication systems to coordinate their activities up in the trees.

Systematic Branch Removal

With safety measures in place, we methodically dismantle the tree branch-by-branch via:

• Rope and Rigging: We securely anchor large limbs with ropes and pulleys to control their descent to the ground. This prevents them from wildly snapping off and causing damage where they land.
• Cutting: Using chainsaws and other gear, our arborists strategically cut branches and segments of the tree trunk based on the removal plan.
• Debris Cleanup: As we work, our ground crew clears the fallen branches and debris so work can continue smoothly and safely.

We carefully lower cut limbs rather than letting them free fall to avoid unintended damage. We may also use equipment like cranes or bucket trucks to access high, dangerous branches.

Stump Grinding and Site Restoration

Once the tree is fully dismantled branch by branch, we use stump grinding equipment to remove the remaining stump and roots from the earth. This involves:

• Correctly exposing the base of the stump and critical roots
• Using a specialized power grinder to chip away the stump/roots
• Screening and properly disposing of the leftover wood chips
• Backfilling the hole with fresh soil

Removing the entire stump prevents future decay and eliminates tripping hazards.

Finally, we’ll neatly restore disturbance to your property from the removal by actions like:

• Rolling back turf and flattening it after heavy equipment operation
• Rebuilding damaged planter beds or fences
• Replacing damaged irrigation lines or decorative features
• Reinstalling items like playsets we temporarily relocated
• Sweeping remaining wood chips, sawdust, and debris

We leave properties looking better than when we arrived! Let us know of any other restoration needs relevant to your site.