If you like to have beautiful yard, then you would have some trees to give it some character. And when kids are around, then tree offers various opportunities for adventure. You can build a tree house, hang a swing and decorate it to make it whatever they want. But to have a strong tree, it is necessary that you maintain it, to save your house you have to make sure that you keep it away from the roof line. If it is dying, then it becomes necessary to remove it and then plant a new one. But tree trimming and removal is not an easy task, and can lead to several damages to the property. Here are some safety tips that you can follow while getting tree trimmed or removed.

• Utilities Disconnect

This is usually required if you are getting the tree removed. During trimming, it might not be as necessary, unless the tree is heavily laden. Contact your service providers and let them know about your plan to cut or trim a tree, they would let you know if utility turn off would be required or not. If your tree is within 10ft of power line, then don’t try to do the service yourself. Contact a professional trimmer or cutter.

• Assessment

It is very necessary to assess the area and the possible damage before starting up with the job. You need to check the weather condition, the surrounding area and impact damage. Always undertake such tasks during clear weather. It might be not that adventurous during a hot summer morning, but then that’s the best time. Specially while trimming, you should access nearby area to make sure that there isn’t stuff that gets damaged by branches or saw dust.

• Fall

If you are cutting a tree, then it is necessary to determine a safe fall zone for the tree. Then you should make sure that the tree falls only in that direction. Tying the tree with rope, having someone pull towards that direction and cutting tree in a way that it only falls in that direction. You have to be skilled, if you are not able to control the fall of the tree in any one direction, then there is a high risk of damaging property.

Apart from these, you should also have proper protection, as cutting and trimming tree using tools could be dangerous. If you are not comfortable, then contact a professional tree trimming and cutting service provider.