Preparations for emergency tree removal:

• Communicating with your neighbors. Let your neighbors know that you will be having professional tree removal contractors on your property. Apologize for any inconvenience this may cause them. Communicating with your neighbors will increase their cooperation and reduce chances of animosity developing between you and them.
• Keep people and pets away from the area. You should ensure that people and pets do not wander onto the area of your property near the safety hazard. You may want to arrange for a day away from home for your family especially if you have small children.
• Reserve parking. Ensure that the emergency tree services crew has enough space to park and unload their equipment. Talk to neighbors or organize for parking of your vehicles off your property to ensure that there is enough parking space available.
• Remove personal property from the area. You will make it easier for the crew to work by removing any personal property from the area. Remove items such as outdoor furniture, decorations, potted plants and anything else that may get in the way. However, be careful to ensure your safety while doing so.
• Creation of a strategy. A certified and licensed arborist will inspect your property and the tree. This is done not only to assess the damage but also determine the best way to remove the tree. Careful assessment ensures that the contractor can remove the tree safely and efficiently.
• Inspection of the tree and property. The tree removal service contractor will then create a plan of action. At this point, many contractors will let you know what they believe is the best way to remove the tree and whether you should expect further damage. They may also ask for your input or even some assistance. For example, if they need to access the neighbor’s property in order to safely remove the tree, they may ask for your assistance in communicating this to the neighbor.
• Removal of the tree. The team will then get to remove the tree. The exact method used will depend on the specific circumstances. Removal may also include getting rid of the tree stump through stump removal or stump grinding. When the process is completed, the contractor may also provide services to restore your landscape to safety e.g. by refilling the hole left by the tree removal.