If you've lived in your home for a while, you've probably seen a tree in your yard that isn't looking great. The branches could be hanging too far out, which could then give birds an excellent perch to leave "gifts" on your child's play set. What is keeping you from trimming the branches yourself? For starters, you could end up in an accident if you don't have the right tools or experience. Keep reading to learn a few more reasons why you should pick up the phone and call a professional tree company to take on the problem.

1. Safety

This may be the most important consideration. Chances are, if you've bought the tree trimming equipment, you probably haven't received official training like the experts have. A lot of people get hurt each year using chainsaws to trim trees. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, that number is roughly 23,000. Even worse, you could hurt someone else, either with the chainsaw or by causing a large branch to fall on them while they walk under the tree. You could soon find yourself in the middle of a lawsuit.

The heights involved with tree trimming are another safety hazard. Some trees can reach dozens of feet in height, and if you're not properly harnessed, you could suffer a long fall. Keep yourself safe from this treacherous task and let the professionals take over as they have all the safety equipment and know-how to handle it carefully.

2. Experience

If you're like other DIY enthusiasts, you're probably trying to prepare yourself before taking on the job. You may have watched plenty of videos online and maybe you've even tried your hand at tree trimming a few times before. However, this is no replacement for the experience of a seasoned professional. 

When you have experts from a tree company come to your property, you'll be dealing with people who have been trained on how to do this job. Not only do they have plenty of training, but they also likely have years of experience that have taught them important lessons that no amateur could know. They've already made all the mistakes you're about to make, and then some, which they've learned a great deal from.

3. Efficiency

Since these experts know what to do, they will be quick in doing their job. As a result, they will be finished a lot sooner than you would have been. That's also because they will have specialized equipment that allows them to quickly take down the branches that they want to cut. They will then have time to explain what they did and why. Then you can look at the results of their work and enjoy peace of mind.

4. Knowledge

Pruning a tree is all about keeping it healthy so it can keep growing and living for a long time. The tree experts know how to do this. You may end up cutting some branches that you shouldn't have which could compromise the health of the tree. Then you'll have to call the experts for help anyway. It's better to cut out the hassle in the first place and rely on the experts to do the job.

5. Details

There are times when the tree may be weak in some areas that will only be noticed by the careful eye of a professional. They will know how to trim these hidden hazards to keep them from breaking if there's a bad storm. Otherwise, you may wake up one night to a tree limb crashing into your home!

6. Appearance

Despite your best DIY efforts, you might leave your tree looking like it had been attacked by a rabid woodchuck! The experts have a steady hand and will make sure your tree provides your home with excellent curb appeal. You'll be proud to have people walk by your house.

As you can probably tell, when it comes to tree trimming, it's a lot more complicated than just grabbing a chainsaw and cutting whatever branches you want. This job is an art and a science that the experts have mastered during their years on the job. When you hire Dillon Tree Service as your chosen tree company, you can be sure you're getting this experience, as we've been around for more than 25 years! Contact us today to get started with a free tree removal estimate!