Now that the Emerald Ash Borer has made its way to Omaha, homeowners with ash trees have an important decision to make: remove the tree, or preserve the tree. The solution isn't always simple, and we have conversations with each of our clients, taking into account each of their unique circumstances and needs. During these conversations, we find our clients' plans fall into one of these four categories:
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOUR TREE DIES TO REMOVE IT!
DEAD TREES ARE MORE EXPENSIVE TO REMOVEThe longer you wait to remove your tree, the higher the price tag. Healthy trees can be climbed or accessed in a straight forward manner. Dead or dying trees that have become brittle are extremely dangerous to remove and may require expensive equipment, such as a crane. That cost is passed onto the homeowner. Oftentimes, the cost of tree removal isn't based on the tree's size alone. It is based on the tree's location and accessibility, the amount of material being hauled away, and the risk associated with removing it. Is the tree near a structure? Does the tree pose a great-than-average risk to the workers removing it? SAVE MONEY; SAVE A TREE CARE WORKERTree removal is a risky business. In 2016 alone, 92 fatalities were reported to the Tree Care Industry Association. This number has increased every year since 2013, and it is no coincidence that as EAB sweeps across the U.S., dead and dying ash trees are changing the scene and increasing risk for tree care companies and their workers. This risk is not limited to the tree care company - it could extend to the homeowner, as well. That's why it is ESSENTIAL that the tree care company you hire carries liability insurance AND worker's compensation insurance, so that if an injury or fatality were to occur, you are protected. Always ask to see current insurance certificates before hiring a tree care company, and understand that a company providing a low-ball bid may not be adequately covered by insurance. If you are collecting bids and one is significantly lower than the others, consider it a red flag and ask questions. WATCH FOR CANOPY DIE-BACK
33 Comments
12/9/2017 12:36:47 am
We enjoy reading about the diseases that affect different trees. We feel like doctors coming in to assess, diagnose, and treat these trees. Interesting information. We appreciate the section on arborist safety and that of the customers. Safety is always important. Thanks for sharing.
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12/26/2017 09:02:54 pm
Great information! Thanks so much for sharing!
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2/21/2018 08:40:37 am
Great information! Its really important for homeowners to understand that they have liability if they hire some fly by nighter
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3/12/2018 02:58:32 pm
Awesome info guys! Homeowners deserve great tips like these to maintain their property's value.
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6/18/2018 09:01:53 pm
This information is really helpful for anybody who may have questions about dead trees. It's also really important for a homeowner or a business to hire the proper company that is insured like you mentioned. Thanks for sharing.
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8/24/2018 05:40:56 am
Very thankful for these resources, they seem like they will really help with what I need to get done. Thank you very much for the post!
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10/13/2018 01:44:29 am
Thanks for sharing this nice blog. Yellow or orange spots on ash trees during summer months are signs of a fungal disease called ash rust. These spots, which may have a powdery texture resembling rust, release spores.
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10/13/2018 01:51:13 am
Caused by a fungus that the walnut twig beetle transports, thousand cankers disease attacks the innermost layer of a tree's bark, the phloem. When the beetle bores into the phloem, a canker will develop under the bark. The canker deprives the tree of nutrients from the top down, shutting down its vascular system.
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5/18/2020 06:24:44 am
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12/19/2020 07:41:25 am
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12/13/2021 07:52:19 pm
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7/6/2022 10:15:05 am
It's good to know that the longer you wait to remove a tree, the more expensive it will be. I'm hoping to hire a tree removal company this week to help me remove my old ash tree. I'll have to find someone with experience in removing large trees.
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9/29/2022 06:07:49 pm
enjoyed reading lots of great information, the longer we wait the more costly it will get, isn't it true for so many things.
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10/2/2022 06:32:58 am
tree removal is risky business, but did not know the statistics. wow, thanks for the info.
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10/3/2022 12:47:32 pm
it is good to underrating the longer you wait more expensive it gets to remove a tree
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10/6/2022 05:24:59 am
don't wait to remove a tree, the longer you wait it will get more costly
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Thanks for helping me understand that it is a liability for the tree removal services to handle dead and dying ones because they can be quite brittle which is why thy have to be removed before they even have those issues. I guess I need to tell my neighbor to consider hiring a professional tomorrow after noticing the ones in his backyard. One of those is also looking like it might fall towards our fence, so I hope they cooperate to prevent disputes.
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1/31/2023 07:56:33 am
There's a tree on my property that is starting to die, so I want to get it removed. It makes sense that I would want to get it removed sooner rather than later! I can see how waiting too long could lead to the tree falling on something.
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3/15/2023 11:35:36 am
It's very true. It is more expensive to remove dead tree than healthy tree. It's better to hire tree professional to take a look your tree if you think your trees are not healthy looking. Thank you very much for your post!
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3/23/2023 02:59:21 am
I appreciate when you explained that the cost of tree removal would usually be affected by their location and accessibility and not the age of the species. I guess it will be easy to access the one in the front yard. But it is already leaning towards the road, and it is big which means that it can also affect the cost of the service we are getting.
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5/4/2023 01:11:31 pm
You made a good point when you discussed that tree removal is a dangerous business. My friend wants to remove some trees from their property. I should advise him to hire an expert in tree removal to ensure their safety.
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