Mature, healthy trees improve the value of a home and offer a variety of other benefits. Trees reduce soil erosion, offer shade, and protect from the wind. It is healthy for neighborhoods to have more trees because they add oxygen and are a natural home to many wild creatures. The benefits of trees are many, but there are times when a yard would do better after the removal of a tree.
Danger to Home
Tree branches leaning over a house can fall in a storm or cause the shingles to grow moss. Tree removal in Fairfield, Connecticut removes overhanging branches that make it easy for pests like squirrels and insects to have access to the home. If there are too many branches leaning over a house, it may make more sense to take down the tree instead. A tree with invasive roots sitting so close to the home could also affect the foundation over time.
Risk to Plumbing
Tree removal in Fairfield, Connecticut may also occur when plumbing problems begin. Tree roots often cause clogged sewer lines and damage to septic tanks. Cutting the roots is not always an adequate solution. The root growth will continue and cause a problem with the plumbing system again a few years later. Sometimes the trees sit so close to the lines or the tank that the tree cannot survive with the extent of root removal needed.
Overwhelms the Yard
Shade trees provide welcome relief from the heat of the summer sun, but they can also prevent enough sun from reaching the yard. Too much shade makes it easy for mold, moss, and algae to grow. Shade also lowers the chance of a bountiful vegetable garden. A line of mature trees can block views, make the interior of the home too dark, and even obstruct the view of drivers trying to exit the yard.
Northeast Horticultural Services understands that most homeowners want to preserve their trees. All steps to save desirable and healthy trees make sense, but preservation at the cost of enjoying the yard and keeping people and property safe does not. Click Here to learn more about the option available.
