A Louisville homeowner recently decided the time had come to address a serious tree care challenge in his yard. A pin oak more than 100 feet tall was suffering from extended decline and had become a significant safety liability.
The homeowner is an experienced horticulturist and landscape designer who understands the significant risks that a hazardous tree near utility lines and groundcover can present. He knew the team at New Leaf Tree Service and called to discuss his diseased tree removal project.
Project Overview:
- Client profile: Residential
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
- Type of service: Tree removal and cleanup
- Duration: Nine hours
- Service frequency: One-time project
- Season: Summer
- Client preferences: Assess a diseased tree and remove it if necessary.
- Tree type: Pin oak
Declining Tree Health and Concerns About Hazards
New Leaf Tree Service’s assessment confirmed that the pin oak’s height and advanced disease presented serious potential risks. Moreover, the tree’s canopy intersected with utility lines. That alone significantly increased the risk of power outages, structural damage, or injury.
Strategies and Execution
Assessment and Safety Planning
New Leaf Tree Service co-owner Michael Dubree began work by handling the planning process. He performed a thorough aerial and ground-level site survey and mapped rigging zones and selected the equipment and team members needed for the job.
The crew gathered the necessary equipment and then carefully staged a crane, lowering lines, and a chipper on site. The team reviewed all applicable safety protocols during set-up and before beginning the actual removal.
Controlled Sectional Removal
The crew employed a sectional dismantling procedure to handle the tree. They removed limbs and trunk sections in manageable segments. This avoided uncontrolled falls as they carefully lowered the material to a designated area. The crew used advanced climbing techniques and rigging hardware to avoid contact with utility lines or structures.
Stump Grinding and Complete Cleanup
The crew then proceeded to grind the remaining stump. New Leaf Tree Service maintains specialized grinding equipment that turns stumps into wood chips, and they took the remainder of the pin oak down to four inches below ground level. The owner asked them to leave some of the wood chips on site as organic mulch and to dispose of the rest.
New Leaf Tree Service Delivered a Pristine Landscape After Removal
Diseased tree removal demands professionals with what it takes to prioritize tree health and safety. Contact New Leaf Tree Service online or at (502) 419-9899 for a free estimate.
