While trees certainly enhance landscapes and provide environmental benefits, unchecked tree growth near buildings and infrastructure poses risks. Tree roots, falling limbs, disease, and old age can all spur extensive property damage if not managed properly. Read on to learn how to recognize when your beautiful trees become dangerous liabilities.
Blocked Foundations and Cracked Walls
As tree roots grow seeking water and nutrients they can spread under patios, driveways, and home foundations. Slowly but powerfully, thick roots impose pressure that tilts and cracks cement walls or heaves entire structures. Catching this type of property damage early is key before repairs get exponentially costly.
Downed Power and Utility Lines
During severe storms, trees become missiles that knock down power and communication lines along their path. The expense of re-stringing lines, reconnecting gas pipes or repairing transformers can be a huge unexpected cost. And repair delays lead to days or weeks without vital utilities. Proper pruning helps trees weather storms intact.
Damaged Landscaping and Hardscapes
Tree root systems that spread unchecked end up surfacing through mulch beds and pushing up pavers or tiles to create hazards. They can even lift sidewalks, crack underground pools, and warp fences. Such property damage represents thousands in repairs and replacements to restore aesthetics and safety.
Roof and Siding Destruction
Overhanging weak limbs and dead branches that detach during wind, snow or ice storms spell disaster. They crash through roofing and siding leading to extensive internal water damage too. A multi-point inspection helps identify such dangerous branches for removal before they jeopardize structures.
Drainage and Erosion Issues
Without adequate landscape planning, tree placement can impede proper drainage during heavy rains. Water pooling against structures seeps into cracks compromising foundations over years. Displaced soil from spreading roots also channels runoff to erode soil unexpectedly in yard areas.
Shield your home or commercial property by having hazardous trees removed or pruned regularly. Routine maintenance addresses damage risks early for safety and savings. Call J. Hall Construction & Tree Removal at 601-410-8644 for preventative tree risk assessments or storm damage assistance 24/7. We have the experience to diagnose issues and responsibly handle any necessary pruning or removal.
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