Many Phoenix, AZ area home owners attempt their own tree trimming and pruning, but they are many safety aspects that often are over looked for example Extension ladders are very unsafe when they’re not the proper size, remember that your ladder should reach at least 5 feet beyond the branch you’re trying to reach while being leaned on. Trimming a tree might seem pretty straight forward, but there is a lot of things people don’t see, a great example is cutting down large branches, it could drop and hit your ladder injuring you, or cutting a piece of branch that is too large, best thing to do is cutting small pieces.
Another huge common mistake is using improper, old tools or simply using the wrong saw size. Chainsaws need to be properly oiled, and sharpened, the chain could be dull and will need lots of pressure, which most of the times the chainsaw holder loses control and that could cause a severe injury. Often times an inexperienced house owner gives the limb one cut, and moves on to the next without realizing that a tree when pruned needs a proper cut, which would involve a straight angled cut, so it could seal and heal properly. The best thing to do if you’re not 100% sure of what you’re doing is to call a professional!
Valley Tree Managers would be more than happy to give you a free estimate, walk you thru every step we are going to take, and have a written proposal ready for you! Call us for a free quote at (480) 200-3331 today!
