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Tree Trimming Helps Avoid Costly Damage to Your Home

Studies have found that the presence of properly cared-for trees on a home property can add significantly to a home’s value when it comes time to sell it or to refinance its mortgage. Conversely, trees that are not trimmed regularly are unsightly and can cause damage to the home and its surroundings.

What Kind of Damage Can Tree Branches Cause?

Some common ways that untrimmed trees can cause damage to your home and the surrounding property include:

  • Roof damage from falling limbs
  • Wall and siding damage
  • Water intrusion and loss of insulation
  • Broken windows
  • Clogged gutters
  • Foundation damage
  • Fallen power lines
  • Crushed vehicles near trees whose branches have broken off
  • Disrupted telephone lines

Deterring Wild Animals

Mice and other animals can use trees that touch your house as convenient pathways to your attic or living space. These critters can cause thousands of dollars when they invade your home, but regular tree trimming helps to keep them away.

Minimizing Insect Damage

Insects are attracted to decaying or damaged vegetation. When one tree has a disease or an insect infestation, it’s only a matter of time before it spreads to other trees. By pruning, you can reduce the risk of insect infestations and minimize the need for costly pest control measures.

Enhancing Structural Stability

When trees’ branches are too close to your house, you risk costly roof damage during a storm or high winds. Selective pruning can trim them back and also improve direct growth away from your home. Structural pruning helps develop well-spaced branches, enhancing the tree’s ability to weather a storm without damage. Trees near buildings or power lines benefit greatly from this service.

Protecting Your Foundation Plants

Dense vegetation, which often occurs with overgrown trees, can hinder plant growth. Pruning trees can benefit plants on the ground near your home or next to other trees by letting more light reach them.

Removing Hazardous Branches That Could Fall

Professional arborists can protect you from hazards on your property by identifying and removing dead, diseased, or weak branches before they cause trouble. These parts of a tree are more likely to fall during storms or high winds, so proactive removal reduces the risk of accidents and damage.

Professional tree care is an essential service that helps to ensure the structural integrity of your home. Reach out to our team at Triangle Tree Pros in Raleigh, NC today to learn more about the tree trimming and pruning services we provide.