Tree Removal in St. Andrews

Saint Andrews, South Carolina

Tree Removal in St. Andrews

Here at Elite Tree Removal of Columbia we always make sure that we give our customers our honest and educated opinion about what they should do with a problematic tree. Some local tree services in St. Andrews will give you a diagnosis based on what 
 

Below our experts have outlined three situations where we recommend homeowners get a tree removed, and our reasoning as to why:

  1. John has a large oak tree in his backyard showing signs of disease, including discolored leaves and an abundance of dead branches. The tree is also leaning at an angle, and John is worried it could fall on his house. Suppose John does not have the tree removed by a professional. The tree will likely continue to weaken and become increasingly unstable, making it more likely to fall or lose branches without warning, posing a risk of injury or damage to property. Additionally, the disease can spread to other trees in the area.
  2. Sarah has a pine tree in her front yard that has grown too large for its location. The tree’s roots have begun to damage the foundation of her house, and the branches are blocking sunlight from reaching her garden. If Sarah does not have the tree removed by a professional, its roots can cause damage to underground utilities, foundations, and sidewalks. Additionally, the tree can become too big for the space. It can cause crowding for other plants and make it difficult for the tree to receive enough sunlight and water, leading to the tree becoming weaker and more susceptible to disease and pests.
  3. Michael’s backyard is home to a large maple tree infested with pests. The tree’s leaves are discolored, and it has begun to lose branches. Michael is concerned that the tree could spread the infestation to other trees in his yard. If Michael does not have the tree removed by a professional, termites can cause structural damage, weakening it and making it more likely to fall or lose branches. Additionally, just as Michael thought, termites can spread to other trees and structures in the area, causing significant damage to your property. Furthermore, the presence of termites in a tree can also lead to the possibility of them entering your home and causing damage to your property.
 

In St. Andrews, we perform tree removal using four main methods. Below we will give example situations when each approach is most appropriate. 

 

  1. An arborist might suggest to homeowner John that his team use a bucket truck to remove a tall, dead pine tree in a tight space between his house and his neighbor’s property. The tree is too tall to remove using traditional methods safely, and the bucket truck will allow the arborist to safely reach the upper branches and remove them without causing damage to the surrounding structures.
  2. An arborist might suggest to homeowner Sarah that his team use a crane to remove a large, diseased oak tree in an area in St. Andrews with power lines nearby. The tree is large and close to power lines, making it too dangerous for traditional removal methods. The crane will help to safely remove the tree in sections and lower them to the ground without causing damage to the power lines and surrounding area.
  3. An arborist might suggest to homeowner Michael that his team use a climber to remove a leaning, dead elm tree in an area with limited access. The tree is leaning, and the arborist would advise using climbing gear and ropes to safely reach the tree and remove it from the top down, minimizing the risk of injury and damage.
  4. An arborist might advise homeowner Lucy that his team fell the tree using a chainsaw to remove a small, dead apple tree in an open area in with good access. The tree is small enough to remove by cutting it down at the base with a chainsaw, and the arborist would advise removing the stump and cleaning up the debris afterward, avoiding any trip hazards or obstacles.
 

Stump Grinding in St. Andrews

 As a leading tree service company in St. Andrews, rather than simply describing what stump grinding is, we want to give clear examples of when we would recommend it to three different homeowners based on their situations. 
 
  • Tom has just removed a large oak tree from his front yard, but the tree stump is still visible and is becoming an eyesore in his yard. An arborist would recommend stump grinding for Tom to remove the remaining stump and improve the overall appearance of his yard.
  • Jane has a tree stump in her backyard, which is becoming a trip hazard for her family and guests. An arborist would recommend stump grinding for Jane to eliminate the risk and make her backyard safer to walk around.
  • David has a tree stump in his front yard, preventing him from landscaping the area. An arborist would recommend stump grinding for David to remove the stump and allow him to plant new trees, shrubs, or other plants in the area.
 
To recap, three primary situations we recommend stump grinding in St. Andrews are when a stump is becoming an eyesore, when it is a trip hazard, and when it is preventing a homeowner from landscaping the area. 

Tree Trimming in St. Andrews

As you learned above, tree removal is sometimes necessary, but we also recommend seasonal trimming if our team can save a tree. Here are three examples of when we would recommend trimming in St. Andrews.


  1. Tom has a large elm tree in his front yard with several overgrown branches blocking the view from his living room window. An arborist would recommend tree trimming for Tom to remove the excessively dense branches and improve the tree’s appearance and the view from his window.
  2. Jane has a fruit-bearing apple tree in her backyard that has yet to produce fruit in the past two seasons. An arborist would recommend tree trimming for Jane to remove branches that are not producing fruit, allowing the tree to focus its energy on producing healthy fruit.
  3. David has a large oak tree in his front yard showing signs of disease, including discolored leaves and an abundance of dead branches. An arborist would recommend tree trimming for David to remove any dead or diseased branches, which will help improve the tree’s overall health and prevent the spread of disease to other trees in the area.

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