Tree Removal / Trimming

Tree Removal
Tree Removal is a very dangerous job and should only be done by experienced, fully insured professionals with the proper equipment. A dying or dead tree can cause considerable damage and presents a big threat to both your life and property in the event of a storm. Don’t put your property and safety at risk. Treating or removing dangerous trees is a specialty of Bourn Tree Experts. Our services are available at reasonable and competitive prices. Customers always call us for the most difficult and dangerous take downs that other tree services will not touch.

No tree is too big or too small for us. We can handle just about anything that you need to accomplish. We provide removal of all wood and debris. At your request we will leave the mulch and firewood behind with you. We possess all of the necessary equipment and experience to get the job done correctly, quickly, and safely. Upon completion, the job site will be raked or broom cleaned. Whenever possible we will try to cut the stump low to the ground.  But remember we can also grind out that stump for you too, if you would like.

If you have multiple trees to be removed, we can quote you by the individual tree or for the entire job. We offer a discount on jobs with multiple extractions. Also don't forget about our stump grinding service to eliminate the stumps after we finish removing your trees.

Why remove a tree?

We completely understand why you would ask that. Trees are among the most beautiful natural objects on the planet. When healthy, they only affect the environment in a positive way. Unfortunately there are many different reasons why we may need to remove your tree. Rest assured, if we can find an alternative other than tree removal, we’ll go with that option. However, there are some last-resort reasons for why we may need to remove your tree(s) that include:

• Tree is already dead, dying or infested with disease or insects
• Tree is structurally unstable and considered irresponsibly hazardous
• Branches, leaves, sap, cones, needles are constantly falling making a mess all over your property
• Tree is leaning too far in one direction making it unsafe or is uprooted
• Tree is crowding and causing harm to other trees
• Tree is drought or storm damaged
• Vanity or construction reasons

Tree Trimming
Proper tree care is an investment in your property that can lead to substantial returns.  Well-cared-for trees are attractive and can add considerable enjoyment and value to your home.  Poorly maintained trees are hazardous and can be a significant liability that will reduce your property value.  Pruning or removing trees, especially large trees, is a dangerous business.  Tree work should only be done by knowledgeable and equipped professionals that can do the job safely.  We have a 75' working height bucket and are capable of reaching limbs and branches that most other tree services would have to climb to remove.

If you are looking to make your trees healthier, more beautiful and structurally sound; you will need our trimming services.  Trimming includes: pruning, shaping the tree, eliminating sucker growth, and removal of dead wood.  The main reasons for pruning are look / appearance, structural integrity and tree health. If your trees are always maintained under those principles, you’ll have little to worry about.  For trimming jobs, we can quote you a price for the entire job or by the hour at a negotiated hourly rate.

Before we start your project, we will inspect your tree and give our diagnosis of what you may need to have done. In order to accomplish some goals such as tree health or to provide a better defenses against storms, we may utilize different tree pruning methods. These include:

Crown Thinning: This is the specific removal of live branches to reduce the thickness or density within the crown. Thinning is the most common type of pruning we provide because it provides benefits toward the tree’s structure as well as your lawn. Thinning out the crown allows wind to travel through the tree putting less strain on it’s structure. This will decrease the chances of heavy storm damage since the wind can be funneled through. When your branches are trimmed it increases light penetration to your lawn. This is useful if you are having a hard time maintaining grass growth underneath your tree.

Crown Raising: Have you ever had to duck while walking underneath a tree on the street or in your yard? Crown raising involves trimming away lower hanging branches to increase the clearance height of your tree. This way, people can walk freely underneath your tree without being inconvenienced by low hanging branches.

Canopy Pruning: This is useful when we are looking to remove dead, dying or diseased branches. We will also trim away other parts of your tree including water sprouts, suckers and dead bark. These are all positives in order to maintain the health of your tree. Dying branches attract insects and that’s one problem you don’t want to have. Amputating diseased limbs will help prevent and hopefully stop the illness from spreading.

We can determine the type of pruning necessary to maintain or improve the health, appearance and safety of your trees. These techniques include:

• Eliminating branches that rub each other
• Removing limbs that interfere with wires, building facades, gutters, roofs, chimneys, or windows
• Removing limbs that obstruct streets or sidewalks
• Removing dead or weak limbs that pose a hazard or may lead to decay
• Removing diseased or insect-infested limbs
• Creating better structure to lessen wind resistance and reduce the potential for storm damage
• Removing limbs damaged by adverse weather conditions
• Removing branches, or thinning, to increase light penetration
• Improving the shape or silhouette of the tree
• Shaping to improve site views

Whether you have a large tree branch that is broken and needs to be trimmed or an unmaintained tree that needs to be rejuvenated, give Bourn Tree Experts a call. We are fully insured and offer a free evaluation and will provide an estimate on your entire scope of work.