Tree Removal Timing: Signs It Can’t Wait Until Later
When it comes to tree removal, timing matters and waiting for a more convenient season can come at a cost. In some cases, delaying action increases the risk to your property, your safety, and the health of surrounding trees.
Here are the signs that tree removal shouldn’t wait until later and how our professional tree removal team can help.
1. Visible Structural Damage
A tree with a split trunk, significant lean, or large cracked limbs may already be compromised. Structural damage often worsens quickly, especially during storms or high winds, and trees in this condition are far more likely to fall without warning.
Why act now:
Waiting can increase the risk of property damage or injury, especially as the seasons change.
What we do:
We conduct on-site tree risk assessments to evaluate damage. If it poses a serious hazard, our team of professional arborists can remove it safely and efficiently.
2. Signs of Advanced Decay or Disease
Mushrooms growing at the base of the trunk, large hollow areas, bark shedding, and visible rot are all signs that internal decay is progressing. A diseased or decaying tree may appear stable but can quickly deteriorate, especially in hot, humid weather.
Why act now:
Decay undermines the structural integrity of the tree, making it increasingly unpredictable.
What we do:
We’ll assess whether the tree can be treated or if dead tree removal is the safer option. Our arborists are trained to spot early and advanced signs of tree disease before they escalate.
3. Past Storm Damage
If your tree sustained damage in a recent storm — even if it still appears to be standing tall — there may be hidden issues beneath the surface. Partial breaks, internal fractures, or weakened root systems can turn into major failures during the next round of wind or rain.
Why act now:
Summer and winter storms can be fast-moving and intense, making a damaged tree go from standing to fallen in seconds.
What we do:
Our emergency removal service is equipped to address storm-damaged trees promptly. We also offer trimming and pruning to eliminate potential hazards before they cause more problems.
4. Proximity to Structures or Power Lines
Trees that grow too close to homes, garages, fences, driveways, or utility lines can pose a serious risk. Especially when the ground becomes saturated with rain or limbs get weighed down by wind or snow. In many cases, removal is the most cost-effective way to protect your property.
Why act now:
It’s safer and easier to remove trees before weather conditions worsen or roots begin to impact foundations or underground infrastructure.
What we do:
We specialize in strategic tree removals that minimize disruption while keeping your property and nearby structures safe.
5. The Tree Is Already Dead
A dead tree doesn’t get better with time. No leaves, brittle branches, peeling bark, and no signs of new growth are all red flags. Dead trees are more likely to attract pests and become brittle, making them especially dangerous during storms or high winds.
Why act now:
The longer you wait, the riskier it becomes.
What we do:
We provide clean, efficient dead tree removal with an emphasis on protecting nearby healthy trees and landscaping.
Don’t Wait — Know for Sure
Not every tree needs to come down immediately, but when they do, quick action makes all the difference. If you’re asking yourself, “When should I remove a tree?” or wondering if that leaning tree can make it through another storm, it’s time to call the experts.
At Ivan’s Tree Service, our ISA-certified arborists will give you honest, expert advice on whether your tree can be treated, trimmed, or needs to be removed. Contact our team today.