It's a blessing having trees on your property. That's why the process of having to remove one or several can be hard for any homeowner. However, when it comes to the safety of your property, sometimes local tree removal is necessary. Read on to see how a local arborist can help protect your home.

Prevent Premature Tree Death

At some point, a tree may die of old age. However, an otherwise healthy tree can die prematurely due to untreated tree illness spread from another tree. Regular tree services involve pruning. Experts know how to trim branches and leaves without hurting the tree and prevent illness from spreading. Without these services, one sick tree can stay on your property and easily spread that illness to all the other trees. Before you know it, you may have several sick or dying trees on your property that can also attract bugs and other vermin.

Remove Trees Too Close to the House

While it may seem nice to have a tree right outside your window, it can be quite a hazard. According to the National Storm Damage Center, falling trees result in over $1 billion in property damage annually. If a tree is too close to your home during inclement weather, high winds may blow it onto your house. When a tree is already dead, it may automatically fall over at some point and hit your property if it's too close. That's why local tree removal may be necessary to protect your home.

Beware of Overgrown Roots

An experienced arborist can spot when overgrown tree roots are inching toward a house's foundation. If tree removal services don't handle the problem, those overgrown roots can uplift your foundation and destroy the property. These overgrown roots can also puncture your septic tank and create a health hazard as waste fluid floods onto your soil and possibly into your water supply.

As you can see, trees can be just as dangerous as they are beautiful without proper management. That's why you should hire a local arborist if you have an existing tree or plan to plant some in your landscape. The last thing you want is for a sick or dead tree to fall on you or someone you love. Don't hesitate to contact Peter McMillan Pro Tree LLC today for more information about how we can help you manage local tree removal.