Using a crane is one of the safest ways to remove massive or hard-to-reach trees vertically (straight up and out). If lowering it manually is not an option for tree cutting companies near me, a crane is necessary. That said, not every tree needs a crane. In fact, a lot of the time, we at Chippers Tree Service can get the job done without one. But when we do bring it out, it’s to protect your property in the following situations:
• The tree is 60-70 feet tall
• It is within 10–15 feet of your house (garage or another building structure)
• The branches are hanging over your rooftop, pool, deck, or fence
• There is no safe zone in your lawn to drop the limbs
• The tree is too damaged to support a climber’s weight
• It is leaning to the side too much so it can’t be safely rigged
• The ground is muddy, sloped, or unstable
• The access path is blocked by fence, wall, septic tank, garden bed, AC units, zero lot line boundaries, or a landscaping/hardscaping feature
• The tree is growing out of a retaining wall, in the middle of a driveway, or between power lines.
Some property owners like to pay extra for faster turnaround for same-day or emergency removals, which is when we roll out our high-capacity crane (with a certified lift operator) to get the trees down without wasting any time. It might seem like overkill, but in many cases, the crane truck is what keeps the project on time and on budget.
At Chippers Tree Service, we look at every job case-by-case. We never recommend a crane unless it’s absolutely necessary. If you think your tree might need crane removal, or if you just want a second opinion, give us a call at (972) 743-9959 or get in touch with us online.