Tree removal & storm response, done carefully.

Warning signs include large dead sections of the canopy, fungus or soft wood at the base, deep trunk cracks, a new or worsening lean and roots lifting from the soil. Some of these can be managed with pruning; an on-site look is the reliable way to decide.

Move everyone away, stay clear of any wires (call the utility and 911 if lines are involved), photograph the damage for insurance and call us on (443) 924-9215. Do not cut a tree that is under tension or resting on a structure yourself.

Not always. In wooded areas stumps are often left. In lawns and beds, grinding is usually worth it because stumps are trip and mower hazards and some species resprout.

Often. Trees that have lost some limbs or have minor decay can frequently be kept with corrective pruning and monitoring. Trees with split trunks, major root failure or most of the crown missing usually need removal.

Tree size, its condition, how close it is to structures or lines, equipment access, how much rigging is needed and whether wood and stump removal are included. We quote each job after seeing it rather than publishing flat prices.

It is taken down from the top in sections. Limbs and trunk pieces are cut and lowered on ropes, or removed from a bucket truck, so nothing drops onto the house.