Should I hire professional tree service or do it myself?

There's no doubt that people in Glasgow appreciate their gardens and caring for them is a labor of love, however working from heights and trying some DIY tree surgery to save money isn’t a great idea!

Being a tree surgeon is a dangerous profession and needs to be carried out by a qualified team. Risks include falling off or having a tree or branches fall on you. We work with dangerous machines using climbing and rigging equipment, a tree surgeon needs to be a qualified first aider and have the ability to perform a rescue if someone gets into difficulties whilst climbing a tree. 

Tree surgeons must ensure the safety of the property and surroundings they are working within, most days we work in public spaces therefore we need rigorous health and safety assessments in place for each job to ensure the safety of the public, our workers plus the equipment and machines at all times.

This blog will help you decide if it's worth it to get in touch with a professional tree care company.

Is tree surgery easy?

In tree surgery, common operations include removing a diseased, damaged, or dead tree. Removing every tree branch that blocks roads, interferes with electricity and telephone lines, block vistas, and deform a tree's shape. Tree removal allows better airflow and lets in more light.

Therefore, that should not be a question, as any tree work, whether it be tree trimming, pruning, tree removal, or even tree care, is hard. This job requires someone who has undergone proper training.

Is DIY tree surgery a good idea?

A starting point is this: look at the height of the tree and where the tree is standing. The taller the tree and the more enclosed the space, the more complex and dangerous it will be to remove it or manage it. Forget YouTube and ask how much training, knowledge and experience of tree surgery you have. If the answer is 'very little, then pat yourself on the back. Your honesty may have just saved you and your family from a world of pain.

Professional tree surgery vs DIY tree surgery

Reaching out to a professional tree service company would guarantee you expertise, knowledge and proper equipment for they have undergone thorough training. Moreover, a professional tree surgeon has extensive experience in arboriculture.

Knowledge

They have deep knowledge in tree surgery and tree felling. Therefore, they understand that just about every healthy tree in your landscape has tremendous amounts of energy stored up under strain and compression. The improper incision at the wrong spot might launch such pressures onto persons or objects. Training in tree surgery includes learning about leverage.

Wind impacts on tree surgery. Professional tree surgeons prepare for wind gusts, which are unlikely to be considered in a DIY tree surgery project.

In addition, tree surgeons know how things fall, lean, where they may fall, and the potential for damage and are insured to know about it. They have a deep understanding with regards to gravity and tree felling.

Equipment

A tree removal service isn't as easy as it seems on YouTube. Urban tree felling is often done in sections, working your way down from the top. This work necessitates the presence of a valid climbing license. Support and removal may necessitate the employment of a crane.

Reasons why you should hire a tree surgeon

They can spot tree hazards.

Despite the fact that almost every tree limb appears to be in good condition, a few are rotten and will snap under the weight of the body.

Finding these limbs is tough if you don't have the necessary skills or training.

They don't damage your property.

If you begin too high, there's a chance the chopped branch may collapse and take out the sturdier ones as it makes its way below. If you're at the wrong place at a bad moment, this might cause property damage or even personal injury.

An excellent tree care company knows how to handle things without damaging your property or harming you.

They know how to use the tools.

Using power equipment like hand saws, ladders and chainsaws may be deadly even if you're an experienced landscaper. A tree service company like the Glasgow Tree Surgeon knows how to use every piece of equipment on the job and uses them constantly.

Final Words

If it's a small tree in a safe location and you have the appropriate expertise, equipment, and experience, doing it yourself might save you a lot of money.

However, if it's a large branch or large tree, it would be better to rely on a professional tree surgeon to do the job. Not only it guarantees quality work, but it also prevents you from further damage and costs that might happen in the future.

Entrust any tree care service to a professional tree surgeon, their expertise and training are worth paying for.

ABOUT THE GLASGOW TREE SURGEON - ARBORIST GLASGOW

The Glasgow Tree Surgeon is an arboricultural company with over 12 years of experience in the professional tree care industry. We pride ourselves on high quality, professional services from a friendly team of experienced staff focused on efficiency, good tree care standards and health & safety. Our goal is to get your job done with the use of safe, efficient and affordable tree care.

We are an innovative company using a network of experienced and accredited tree surgeons to ensure we deliver expert service no matter how big or small the project.

At The Glasgow Tree Surgeon, we provide a full consultancy service available from contact to completion, providing various options to meet the specific needs of our clients. We offer comprehensive method statements, site-specific risk assessment, complying with relevant legislation and regulations specific to our industry.

FULLY INSURED

We are fully insured, up to £5 Million for public liability. All insurance and training certificates can be provided if required. If you are looking for quotes from a range of tree surgeons, we would strongly advise that you ensure they are fully insured. Using uninsured arborists can result in huge costs should something go wrong. Don't take the risk, ensure that you only work with fully insured tree surgeons, such as The Glasgow Tree Surgeon.

We only use well-equipped vehicles and modern plant equipment for safety and efficiency in every job meeting current PUWER and LOLER regulations.

We look forward to hearing from you and discussing your requirements, at The Glasgow Tree Surgeon we offer a range of affordable options to ensure that you get the best value on the market and always work within your budget.