Tree care may not always be on the top of your to do list, however you may want to reconsider! Beautiful, thriving trees are an asset to any property, however neglected trees can lead to costly problems down the line. Preventative tree care is a smart financial decision for a number of reasons. It not only promotes the health and longevity of your trees, it also mitigates the risk of property damage and expensive repairs or having to have the tree removed if it dies.

Let’s take a closer look at how consistent tree care and maintenance can save you money in the long term.

1. Improves Your Personal Safety

More important than money, the most important reason to invest in preventative tree care is for the safety of you, your family and your home. Well maintained trees are far more likely to be strong and healthy and less prone to falling over or losing heavy limbs in the next severe storm.

2. Helps Prevent Damage

Unchecked, unhealthy and overgrown trees can cause serious damage to homes, structures, pools, vehicles, boats, services and power lines. Trees can fail and fall over in strong winds and storms and heavy branches can break off causing thousands of dollars in repairs and insurance claims. Investing in regular inspections and maintenance can identify potential hazards before it becomes an issue.

3. Reduces Your Risk Of Liability

If a tree on your property falls over and causes injury or damages a neighbour’s property, you could be held legally responsible and liable for the damages. These costs can be financially crippling, far outweighing the cost of preventative tree care. Taking proactive steps in maintaining your trees can mitigate your risk of serious injury and damages and potential legal disputes.

4. Increases Property Value

Healthy, well cared for trees are aesthetically pleasing and as such, enhance curb appeal and the overall value of your property. Buyers are often willing to pay a higher price for a property with beautiful, well-maintained trees, certainly much more than a property with neglected trees that look unsafe.

5. Lowers Power Bills

Trees that have been strategically selected and positioned can provide shade and shelter to your home, reducing air conditioning costs in the summer months and heating costs in winter. By maintaining your trees you can maximise these energy saving benefits to their full potential.

6. Prevents Tree Removal

Neglecting the health of your trees can lead to severe structural weakness, disease and even death of your tree, which means your tree will likely need to be removed so that it doesn’t pose significant risk. If your tree is very large, hard to access or is close to structures it can be costly.

Hire The Professionals

Taking care of your trees is a wise investment. Hiring a professional Arborist to give your trees the very best care is going to save you in the long run. Regular inspections and maintenance carried out by an Arborist will identify issues before they become a problem and ensure your trees are strong, healthy and safe. Why take the risk of doing it yourself? Tree care can be dangerous and unless you have the appropriate insurance, skill, experience and tools, you can end up doing more damage than good.

For all your professional tree care and maintenance needs, speak to the team at Aussie Tree Solutions today. We provide a comprehensive range of services from tree pruning and tree removals to consulting Arborist services. Whatever your tree care needs, we’ve got the solution!