Large tree removals are often tricky and possibly hazardous, but even more so when the tree is confined or inaccessible. Even though it’s not simple and not a DIY job, it’s possible to remove a tree between two homes, eliminate a large tree from a small yard, and remove a tree in a narrow space.
What’s Considered a Confined Space?
A confined space is any place where it is difficult for crews and equipment to fit. Also, safe distances are essential on a job site for teams using heavy machinery and when the property is at risk from accidental damage. Common tight spaces where large tree removals occur include:
- Small backyards
- Close to power lines
- Narrow spaces between buildings
When Should You Complete a Large Tree Removal?
Regular maintenance can be challenging if you have a tree growing in a hard-to-access space. Sometimes, large tree removals are ideal. Some reasons why a tree might need to go are related to a tree’s health and how it’s growing. Other reasons include:
- Dying or dead tree
- Rubbing tree branches
- Roots in building foundations
- Trees blocking access
- Leaning trees
- Hazardous trees
Remember not to plant trees in confined spaces. Ensuring your tree has plenty of room to grow will:
- Prevent conflicts with utility connections
- Allow your tree to grow without constant pruning to keep its branches clear of exterior walls
- Ensure that even a tree species with invasive roots won’t grow into your site foundation
Why Large Tree Removals in Confined Spaces Are Dangerous
Large tree removals can be dangerous, but cutting down a tree between properties, in a small yard, or other confined spaces becomes more challenging. Let’s learn why this type of tree removal takes time and is often more expensive than other tree removal work.
- When professional arborists work in a tight space and up near a building, damaging a roof, wall, or window may be easy.
- Electrocution is possible when a tree’s branches are near power lines or those lines are in the way of tree-removal equipment.
- When limited space around a tree, you can’t safely drop branches without risking damage.
- Lastly, a crew may use a speedline when climbing a tree in a cramped space. This is to quickly move cut branches out of the way.
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