Removing a tree is often far more complex than you might think, especially if the tree is very large, hard to access or close to buildings. Professional tree removal requires an experienced, professional Arborist, together with careful planning, specialised equipment and strict safety procedures to be done safely. If you’re having a tree professionally removed, here’s what you can expect.

1. Inspection And Assessment

The first thing your Arborist will do as part of a professional tree removal is carry out a thorough site inspection. This involves assessing the tree’s condition, location, accessibility, size as well as any surrounding hazards such as powerlines. The tree’s proximity to neighbouring houses, sheds, pools and gardens will all be taken into consideration and will determine how the removal is carried out.

2. Planning

Once your Arborist has done their inspection and assessment, they will plan exactly how they will carry out the removal safely and efficiently. Depending on the size and complexity of the job, they may require specialised tools and equipment, traffic control or a team of groundsmen. Your Arborist should have safety at the forefront of all their plans and they should discuss with you in detail how they are going to execute the removal.

They will establish what is called an ‘exclusion zone’ around the work area to keep people, property and vehicles safe while the tree is being removed and they will identify any risks that need to be managed throughout the course of the removal. Trees that are located in close proximity to structures or in hard to access, confined spaces may require additional precautions to ensure trunk sections and branches can be lowered safely to the ground safely and with precision.

3. Dismantling The Tree

If the tree is large, it generally won’t be able to be felled in one piece. Your Arborist will need to cut the tree into sections from the top down and lower to the ground using ropes and rigging equipment to prevent damage. They will normally start with smaller branches before making their way down through larger limbs. Once the tree’s canopy and major limbs have been removed, the trunk is cut into manageable sections and lowered individually or dropped into a designated area.

This highly controlled dismantling technique allows the crew to safely remove the largest of trees in the tiniest residential spaces.

4. Clean Up

Professional tree removal should always include site clean-up. This involves chipping all of the branches and log sections, removing all debris and raking the area clean. You may wish to keep the mulch for your gardens or your Arborist can remove it from site for you.

5. Stump Removal

Once the tree has been dismantled, you will have the remaining stump to be dealt with. You have the choice of leaving the stump in the ground or you can choose to use a service called stump grinding, where a specialised piece of equipment literally grinds the stump down to below ground level. This is usually the best way to go so that you’re not left with an unsightly stump and the area can be replanted, landscaped or turfed over.

Hire A Professional Arborist

While Arborists can make it look easy, tree removal can be highly dangerous and should not be done without the proper skill, knowledge and experience. Attempting to remove a tree yourself is very risky and just not worth the risk. Professional Arborists are fully insured, have the appropriate tools and equipment and follow strict safety procedures to minimise the risk of damage and injury. Job done.

For all your tree removal and stump grinding needs, speak to the team at Aussie Tree Solutions today. We have been providing the best in tree care and maintenance services for over forty years – so whatever your tree issue, we’ll get to the root of it! From professional tree removal to stump grinding, consulting Arborist services to mulch – we offer a comprehensive range of tree care services you can rely on.