How Tree Pruning Can Prevent Costly Property Damage

Most tree damage is preventable. Pruning at the right time takes weight and risk off a tree before a storm, rather than after it.

Where trees cause damage

• Roofs and gutters: overhanging branches scrape tiles and clog gutters with leaves.
• Fences and sheds: heavy limbs can crush or push them over in strong wind.
• Powerlines: branches touching lines can cause outages and fire risks.
• Pipes and paths: roots and crowding can cause lifting and cracking.

How pruning helps

• Removes dead and weak branches that fail first in storms
• Reduces the weight of long, heavy limbs
• Keeps clearance around buildings and lines
• Improves airflow so the tree stays healthier

How often?

Most mature trees benefit from a check every one to three years, and fast growers may need it more often. Storm season is the time to focus on heavy limbs.

Our arborists prune with the tree’s health in mind. See our tree pruning service, or learn about pruning mistakes to avoid. Call (02) 5503 9319 for a free quote.