Why Ask Your Tree Removal Contractor to Take Out Your Tree Roots?
Posted on: 24 May 2022
If you are about to hire a tree removal specialist to take down a tree and you want to remove its roots as well, then it's worth asking them to do this job too. While you might think that you can save some cash by doing this job yourself after they've removed the tree, you could come to regret this decision.
Why should you ask your tree removal technician to take out your tree's roots?
Get Advice on Root Removal
You don't always need to remove roots just because you're taking down a tree. In many cases, you can take down the tree but leave its roots in the ground to naturally die away.
So, your contractor can talk to your about the tree's roots and why you want them taken out. They can give you an expert opinion on whether the roots need to come out or whether you can leave them where they are. If there is no good reason to remove the roots, you might decide to leave them alone.
Minimise Damage to Your Garden
Trees all have different root systems and growth patterns. You don't have the knowledge to know how many roots you have on your property, how big they are or where they are located.
Even smaller trees can have extensive root systems that go deep into the ground. You might start this job thinking that it will be pretty easy to trace the roots and take them out. You could be wrong.
As you start to work on roots, you might find more roots shooting off in different directions. Some of the roots might be lodged deep in the earth. You might end up doing a lot of damage to your lawn and garden as you trace roots and dig them up.
If you ask your tree removal service to do this job as well, then your garden shouldn't end up looking like a war zone. An experienced contractor can assess root locations and paths. They can remove roots without having to dig up your garden.
Avoid Utility System Damage
You might run into problems when you dig up tree roots if you have some underground service pipes or cables in the same area. If you don't take appropriate care, then you could damage sewer or water systems. You'll have to deal with a service disruption, plus some potentially hefty costs to put the damage right if the accident was your fault.
Tree removal specialists work more carefully around service equipment. They have specialist tools and the experience to avoid utility infrastructure accidents.
So, to get fast and safe root removal, ask your tree removal service to add this job to your quote.
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