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Red Oak Removal in Richardson

Jul 12, 2024

Trees are a part of the home, and sometimes even a part of the family. From seedling, sapling, mature, through to decline, we witness the cycle of life parallel to our own. Our customer Nora needed to have her red oak removed due to the tree becoming at risk to fail, and possibly injuring people or her property.

red oak in Ricahrdson with large split that is being removed
Large split in red oak
Nora with tree prior to removal
sunscald on red oak that is being removed due to safety
Same red oak with visible sun scald, borer exit holes, and Hypoxylon Canker

The tree had multiple stressors; split, sun scald, Hypoxylon Canker, and borers. As our team removed the tree Nora was kind enough to share photos of her family with the red oak.

Customer holding photo from 1970 of herself and dad in front of the same red oak
Nora holding a photo from 1970 of herself and dad in front of the same red oak. Tree was much smaller then.
Customer holding photo of herself in front of the same red oak
Nora holding another photo of herself in front of the same red oak. Young Nora and the tree have grown.

Dying trees become increasingly weak and brittle which presents many safety concerns. Our arborists are ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified and every time they do an estimate, services are recommended based on their findings. For this specific tree removal was the only safe option.

Rigging is an important part of tree removal, using ropes properly keep climber’s and property safe. Whether trimming or tree removal our team follow ISA Z133 safety standards.
Rigging is an important part of tree removal, using ropes properly keep climber’s and property safe. Whether trimming or tree removal our team follow ISA Z133 safety standards.

The debris pile left after a tree has been taken down can be surprisingly large, but we believe in seeing the job all the way through. Texas Tree Surgeons includes debris haul off with all of our removals.

This customer choose to have the city haul debris instead of having our crew remove from site. The city of Richardson will haul brush debris from the curb if scheduled beforehand.

Interested in seeing more images from recent tree removals? You can find photos here.

Customer and certified arborist reviewing photos of her tree while our crew removed her red oak due to the tree no longer being safe and at risk to fail.
Nora with ISA certified arborist, Emily looking at photos of her red oak

At Texas Tree Surgeons we love trees. We know that making the choice to have a tree removed from your home can be difficult. Our ISA certified arborists are here to help you make the best choice for your trees, and your safety. When we suggest a tree being removed it is done to protect your property and keep our community safe. If you are unsure if your tree is declining please contact us.

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    A customer's red oak tree's limb failed and fell onto the homeowners steel carport. This large limb blocked the driveway and was hanging into the neighbors yard. Raul and his crew worked together to remove the limb safely and quickly without the aide of a crane. Cranes are sometimes used when trees are deemed too unsafe to climb. Issues with cranes is that they require a lost of space and increase the price of tree work.

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    Safety for our climbers and your property is important to us at Texas Tree Surgeons. Our climbers use climbing line (specially designed rope) and use DRT (Double Rope Technique) to help them move safely within the tree canopy.
    CLIMBING LINE & DRT

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