Trees bring beauty, shade and value to a home. But a tree that isn’t maintained can become the biggest risk on the property — to your roof, your cars and your family. The good news is that most of that risk is preventable with the right trimming at the right time.

Here’s how professional tree trimming protects your home, and how to tell when it’s time to call someone.

5 Ways Tree Trimming Protects Your Home

01

Prevents storm damage

High winds, heavy rain, ice and snow bring down weak, dead and overgrown limbs first. Removing them ahead of time is far cheaper than repairing a roof, windows, a car or a fence after the storm.

02

Keeps branches off your roof and gutters

Branches that rub against shingles wear them down, leaves clog gutters, and constant shade keeps the roof damp. Overhanging limbs also give squirrels and other animals an easy way onto the house.

03

Keeps the tree healthier and stronger

Proper cuts in the right places remove diseased and weak wood and help the tree grow a stronger structure — and a healthy tree is a safer tree. Read more about the benefits of tree pruning.

04

Keeps driveways and walkways clear

Low-hanging branches block driveways, sidewalks and entrances, scratch vehicles, and can get in the way of emergency access when it matters most.

05

Protects your family and visitors

Heavy or loose limbs over play areas, patios and parking spots are a real danger. Regular inspections and trimming give you peace of mind every time someone steps outside.

Arborist trimming a tree next to a wooden deck

Trimming a tree over a deck — each limb is cut and lowered with control.

Signs It’s Time to Trim the Trees Near Your House

  • Branches touching or hanging over the roof, or close to windows and siding.
  • Dead limbs — no leaves in summer, peeling bark, or brittle wood.
  • Cracked, split or hanging branches, especially after a storm.
  • Heavy limbs over the driveway, cars, patio or play areas.
  • The tree hasn’t been pruned in years and the crown has become dense and heavy.
Near the house, don’t do it yourself

Ladders, chainsaws and heavy limbs over a roof are a dangerous combination — and a branch that swings the wrong way can do more damage than the storm would have. If a branch is touching or near a power line, stay away: lines running to the street are handled by the power company.

Why Professional Trimming Makes the Difference

Good trimming isn’t about taking a lot off — it’s about taking the right branches off. Our crews, including ISA-certified arborists, make clean cuts that help the tree heal, never “top” trees, and use climbers, bucket trucks or our spider lift to reach limbs over your house safely. We’re licensed and insured, and cleanup is included on every job.

If you have trees close to your home, see our tree trimming service — we’ll look at each tree and give you a free written estimate before any work begins. And if a limb is already cracked or hanging, don’t wait: our emergency crew responds 24/7.