Dead branch removal in Lorne Park
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Dead limbs fall without warning
A dead limb dries out, turns brittle and lets go in wind or ice. The heaviest part sits right over the spot where it fails. Taking it down in pieces, on ropes, keeps it off your roof, your car and your yard.
Each cut lands at living wood, where the bark can roll over and close the wound. On most trees we clear every dead limb in the crown in one visit.
How to spot a dead branch
- No leaves in summer while the rest of the tree is green
- Bark peeling off in sheets, with grey wood underneath
- Mushrooms or soft, crumbly wood where the limb meets the trunk
- Twigs that snap cleanly instead of bending
- Small branches already dropping onto the lawn
What we do on a dead branch job
- Check the tree from all sides for dead and hanging limbs
- Climb in, or work from a lift when a climb is not safe
- Rig heavy dead limbs on ropes and lower them slowly
- Cut back to healthy wood at the branch collar
- Clean up and haul everything away
What it costs
Clearing dead wood costs about what trimming does: between $300 and $800 on a smaller tree, and from $800 up past $1,500 on a large one. High limbs above a roof add time. Your written quote is what you pay.
Get my written priceDying ash trees drop limbs first
Nearly every ash in the city has been hit by emerald ash borer. A dying ash sheds its top limbs before anything else, so bare wood high in an ash is a sign to call before more of it comes down.
Questions about dead branch removal
How urgent is a dead limb?
Look at what sits below it. Above a roof, a parked car or a swing set, book soon. Above open grass, it can wait a few weeks.
Does a dead branch mean the whole tree is dying?
Not always. Shading, old damage or a single broken root can kill one limb. We check the rest of the tree and tell you what we see.
Can you remove dead limbs in winter?
Yes. Dead limbs are easier to see without leaves, and frozen ground protects your lawn from equipment.
Do I need a permit to remove dead branches?
No. Taking off branches counts as pruning, which the City leaves permit-free.
Browse the rest of our work from the Lorne Park Tree Service home page, or fill in the form above for a price on the dead wood.