Dead branch removal in Erindale
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What dead branch removal involves
A dead limb gets lighter and more brittle every season, and one day an ordinary gust snaps it off. We take dead and hanging branches out before they land on the roof, the deck or someone in the yard.
Dead wood also lets rot and insects into the rest of the tree, so clearing it out is good for the tree as well as for your safety.
Signs a branch is dead
- No leaves on the limb when the rest of the tree is green
- Bark peeling or falling off in sheets
- Twigs snap cleanly instead of bending
- A broken limb is caught and hanging in the crown
- Mushrooms or soft wood where the limb meets the trunk
- Small sticks keep turning up on the lawn after wind
What we do
- Look over the whole crown, not just the limb you spotted.
- Tie off each dead limb and lower it on a rope, clear of the roof and fence.
- Cut back to healthy wood at the branch collar.
- Clean up every twig and haul it away.
What it costs
Most dead-wood jobs cost about what a trim does. A modest tree lands near $300 to $800, and a big one loaded with dead limbs near $800 to $1,500+. We write the exact figure down after the visit.
Get my written priceWhy old Erindale trees carry so much dead wood
Trees along the older streets near Dundas Street and the Credit River have been growing for generations. As the top of the crown thickens, it shades out the inner and lower limbs, and those limbs die. A big old maple or oak can carry dozens of them.
Questions about dead branch removal
Is a dead branch really dangerous?
Yes. A dead limb can break in light wind with no warning, and even a small one falling from high up can hurt someone or dent a car.
Does one dead branch mean the tree is dying?
Not always. Shaded inner limbs die off naturally. If dead limbs are spread across the whole crown, we will tell you and explain what it means.
Can you remove a branch hanging over my neighbour's yard?
Yes, from your side, with your neighbour's okay if we need to step onto their property. We lower it by rope so nothing drops on their side.
What time of year is best?
Any time. Dead limbs are easiest to spot in summer when the rest of the tree is in leaf, but they can come out in any season.
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