Dead branch removal in Cooksville
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Dead branch removal, done carefully
A dead branch doesn't bend in the wind. It snaps, often on a calm day, and it can weigh more than a person. The ones over a roof, car or walkway are the ones to deal with first.
We climb or use the right gear to reach the branch, cut it in pieces and lower each one on a rope, so nothing drops on your property.
How to spot a dead branch
- No leaves in summer while the rest of the tree is green
- Bark peeling off, or smooth grey wood showing
- Mushrooms or fungus growing on the limb
- Twigs that snap dry instead of bending
- A limb that is cracked or hanging by a strip of wood
What we do on a dead branch job
- Check where each branch would land if it fell
- Rig the heavy pieces with ropes before cutting
- Cut back to healthy wood so the tree can seal the wound
- Look over the rest of the tree for decay and tell you what we see
- Clean up and haul all the wood away
What it costs
Removing a few dead branches from one tree usually costs $250 to $700. Big limbs over a house cost more because of the rigging. The written quote is the price you pay.
Get my written priceOld canopies shed more deadwood
In older pockets of Cooksville, big trees shade out their own lower and inner branches, and those branches die off over time. That's normal, but a dead wood limb over a roof shouldn't wait. We take them out before they come down on their own.
Questions about dead branch removal
Is a dead branch a sign the whole tree is dying?
Not always. One or two dead limbs are common in older trees. Dieback across a large part of the crown is a bigger warning, and we'll tell you if we see it.
Can I leave a dead branch until spring?
If it's over grass with nothing below, maybe. If it's over the house, a car, a walkway or the neighbour's yard, it should come out soon, because winter ice adds weight.
Do I need a permit to cut dead branches?
No. Pruning, including dead branch removal, does not need a City permit in Mississauga.
Will you haul the wood away?
Yes. It's chipped and taken away, unless you want to keep some for firewood.
Seeing grey, bare limbs over the house? Call (289) 206-8596 for a free look, or visit the home page to see our other services.