New Steadfast Tree Care Warns Against DIY Tree Removal In Rappahannock Academy

Steadfast Tree Care has just posted a new blog on their website which gives insight as to why homeowners should not try to undertake DIY tree removal themselves. This is a position that those at this reputable Ruther Glen, VA tree service feel very strongly about. The new blog post can be seen in its entirety here Can I Perform DIY Tree Removal In My Home In Rappahannock Academy?.

Phillip Wood, the company owner, says, “First of all, I would like to point out that we are a professional tree care service that encourages our customers to go ahead and save a few dollars by performing essential tree work themselves if they have the equipment and know-how. With that being said, I cannot possibly emphasize enough the importance of letting professionals such as our well-trained tree experts handle all of your tree removal needs for you. There are just too many risks involved to people and property when undertaking this type of tree work. We felt that by writing this new blog it would clearly show the reasons why we have taken such a strong stance on the subject of DIY tree removal.”

In the new Steadfast Tree Care blog post, it started by mentioning that there are some tree services that homeowners can tackle themselves if they do some research before undertaking them. This includes tree maintenance activities such as trimming and pruning from ground level. The blog also went on to say that while the cost of removing trees may cause some homeowners to consider doing DIY tree removal, it emphasized that having this tree service done by expert tree care companies such as theirs is always the best choice. In the new post, it cited three main reasons why homeowners should heed this advice.

The blog post first discussed having the proper equipment to accomplish this daunting tree task. It pointed out that professional tree companies such as theirs have lift trucks, powerful chain saws, guide ropes, and other safety equipment that they consider essential to getting tree removal completed. In the article, it also mentioned that this type of equipment would be very expensive for any homeowner to rent or purchase themselves. The new post went on to say that not only does it take the right equipment to properly fell a tree but it also takes the skill to use that equipment properly and safely. According to the article, tree care professionals also have the experience to factor in such information as the lean of the tree and to determine the best possible landing areas when taking any tree down. Lastly, the new blog article pointed out that chief among the reasons they discourage people from undertaking DIY tree removal is the high level of danger involved when doing it. It says that improper use of equipment such as chainsaws and not having the proper safety equipment and training can cause devastating and life-threatening injuries to those undertaking tree removal. The blog article added that thousands of dollars of property loss can also result from homeowners doing improper tree removal.

A company press release about tree removal in Port Royal, Virginia does give out some helpful tree removal tips for those that have some experience at doing it or insist that it’s a tree care task that they can safely undertake themselves.

Wood says that his company also offers a variety of other high-quality tree services besides doing safe tree removal. This includes completely removing stumps that result from tree removal so the land area where the tree once stood can be reclaimed. He added that their well-trained and knowledgeable crews also know the best practices when it comes to pruning and trimming the different species of trees that call Caroline and other nearby counties their home. The owner stated that they are also available 24-hours a day to perform emergency tree services and many people choose them for doing land clearing and brush & debris removal too. Wood added that those in Ruther Glen and the surrounding areas that want more information Steadfast Tree Care tree removal services, they can get that information by calling them or referring to their website.