Two ways to hold a tree together
Cabling
Bracing
When it's worth a look
These get checked at the site visit. If cabling won't make the tree safe, you'll hear that too.
Two trunks from one fork
Especially a tight V with bark pinched between the stems (included bark).
A crack running down from a fork
Usually needs bracing, not just a cable.
A long, heavy limb over the house
Sometimes a cable, sometimes a reduction trim, sometimes both.
A tree you'd hate to lose
Shade over the house, the one big tree on the lot. Worth asking before you decide it has to go.
What cabling won't do
Need it in writing?
Tree cabling FAQ
How is the price worked out?
By how many cables or rods go in and how high the climb is. You get a written price, free, after the site visit.
Does a cabled tree need checking?
Yes. Cables and the tree both change over time, so a cabled tree should be looked at periodically. We'll tell you what to watch for.
Can you trim it at the same time?
Yes, and it's often the right combination: take weight off the limb and support what's left.
Is it better to just remove it?
Sometimes. If the split runs too far or there's rot, support won't fix it, and we'll say so.
Worried about a split in your tree?
Send a photo of the fork or crack, and one of the whole tree. You'll hear back within 24 hours.
Stump from a tree you already lost? We grind it with our own machine.