So, you have a dead tree in your Sheboygan yard. Or maybe it’s not even that—perhaps your favorite oak tree was damaged in a recent storm. Either way, you know as well as anyone that the right thing to do is remove that tree. But should you do it yourself? You’ve heard of DIY tree removal and even saw a few neighbors attempt it last year. Is it worth it, though?

We aren’t in the business of telling homeowners what they can and can’t do with their property. However, as your friendly neighborhood tree service professional, you may want to thoroughly assess your unique tree situation before attempting DIY tree removal.

Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Attempt DIY Tree Removal

If we’re talking about a very small tree less than 10 feet tall with a shallow root system, you can likely get away with using a good saw, a few basic safety precautions, and a little bit of old-fashioned elbow grease. In this situation, you likely don’t have to worry about calling a professional to do it for you. But for everyone else—especially those of you who need to remove a significantly larger tree that’s been the focal point of your front yard for years—DIY tree removal is generally not a good idea.

A homeowner or commercial property owner shouldn’t attempt to remove a tree if any of these conditions are true:

• You don’t have experience with tree removal.
• You don’t have the proper equipment, machinery, and safety gear.
• The tree is taller than your house or could fall in an unpredictable direction.
• The trunk is too thick for a basic chainsaw to handle.
• You aren’t comfortable climbing or working with heavy branches.
• The dead, damaged, or downed tree is near or leaning on power lines, fences, or buildings.

We preach about the importance of safety and experience in any tree job—removal, pruning, or something else. Too many people believe these tasks are so easy that anyone can do them with a chainsaw and maybe a few tree-climbing ropes. Not only is that not the case, but DIY tree removal can quickly turn life-threatening if you’re not careful.

Is there an investment that comes with hiring a professional tree service company in Sheboygan County to handle this for you? Of course. Quality work costs money—sometimes more than you want to spend at that moment. 

That said, it sure beats injuring yourself (or someone else) or potentially causing more damage. 

Not to mention, how much time do you have to waste on removing a tree yourself?

Hire a Tree Service Professional Who Specializes in Large-Tree Removal

There are many benefits to picking up the phone and calling Clean Edge Tree Service in Wisconsin. 

1. We always have the right equipment — Tree removal requires a wide range of tools, machines like arbor lifts, stump grinders, and mulching equipment, and safety equipment, such as hard hats, protective eyewear, non-slip boots, professional tree harnesses, ropes, carabiners, etc., cut-resistant arm and leg protection, and gloves. This ensures the job is done safely and correctly.
2. We’re incredibly fast — No offense, but what might take you an entire weekend to do will likely only take us a few hours. You’d be surprised how quickly a professional tree service can remove a tree. 
3. We know how to assess the situation — Before we make a single cut, we will check for potential hazards (power lines, nearby structures, etc.). This gives us complete control over how and when the tree is removed, and it also helps us avoid creating additional damage and unnecessary injuries to you, your family, neighbors, and even our crew.
4. We’re insured — Tree removal is dangerous. A professional tree service company has the proper insurance if something goes wrong. That is music to the ears of any homeowner who doesn’t want to shoulder the liability. 
5. We know how to clean up quickly — Tree removal can be messy work. Removing the tree yourself is one thing, but what will you do with all the branches and limbs? The odds are high that you don’t have a plan and will likely spend hours cleaning up. We have mulchers and large hauling equipment to take all this work off your hands. 

Trees come in all shapes and sizes. Some grow straight as an arrow, while others lean and grow in directions you never thought possible. When they die or are damaged in a storm, removing them through DIY tree removal is trickier than you might think. Our planned and methodical approach to tree removal allows us to remove trees safely and precisely. Whether for residential, commercial, or land-clearing purposes, we are the tree removal pros everyone needs in Sheboygan Falls.

Call Clean Edge Tree Service Today!

Clean Edge Tree Service Wisconsin is your residential and commercial tree removal and 24-7 storm clean-up pro in Sheboygan and surrounding areas. We are family-owned and operated by arborists who have deep personal roots in this community, which means we have the equipment and experience to tackle any tree project you throw our way safely and efficiently. 

Do you need to trim a few branches or remove a stump? We do that. Did your tree fall over in a storm? We’ll be there for whatever emergency storm clean-up needs you have. Call Clean Edge Tree Service today!