Tree inspections

High winds and strong storms may come at a time you least expect which can have a significant impact on the trees in your yard. It may be too late before you realize how much your tree needs attention and care. With everything that you need to take care of in your household, it is easy to forget about the welfare of your trees until they cause damages to your property. You can prevent this from happening with proper maintenance and inspection.

If you are a homeowner and you want to prevent your tree from causing damage to your Cleveland area home, read on as we give you tips on how to inspect your trees.

Gain Awareness

Make time to look around your property and inspect each tree surrounding your property. Don't miss any tree in your backyard or even those that are near your home. You should know which trees are at risk of falling off your roof if inclement weather occurs.

Inspect the Roots

We sometimes neglect this area of our trees. We become overly confident that their roots are deeply anchored in the ground, only to find out that they are not well-established in the field. If the roots of your tree are shallow, they have a big chance of being uprooted during high winds and storms. If your trees' roots are not planted correctly in the ground, you should call a certified arborist right away for it to be inspected.

Inspect the Trunk and Limbs

Look closely at your trees and check for any cracks in the branches and limbs. It is, however, difficult to do this if your tree is covered with snow, so make sure that you inspect all areas and angles of the tree. If the trunk and limbs of your trees have any damage, they will be vulnerable to falling off during a storm. Falling limbs or branches are hazardous because they can damage not only your roof but also injure anyone inside your house. Make sure you go around your entire tree to thoroughly inspect for potential concerns.  Damage to limbs will likely necessitate tree trimming is in order.  

Check for Adequate Clearance Between your Property and the Tree

Remember that your trees should never grow too close to your home or any of your property. It is essential to ensure that your tree is 3 to 5 feet away from your home to avoid it from obstructing your view or the way. If you realize your tree is too close where you live, you should trim it right away. If you can't do it on your own, you should ask for assistance from professional tree service to make sure that the tree is trimmed correctly.

Annual Maintenance
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To ensure that your trees are always in their top shape, you should make it a yearly thing to have them inspected by a professional tree service.  A certified arborist will be able to tell you the physical state of your tree and can trim the dead and dying branches that can cause your tree to fall off during bad weather.

The bottom line here is that you have to be aware of the state of your tree, so you would know exactly how you will be able to provide care for it.

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