Frequently Asked Questions
Is topping a tree bad?
Disfigured, topped trees are considered an impending expense. Increased liability potential. Topped trees may pose an unacceptable level of risk. Because topping is considered an unacceptable pruning practice, any damage caused by branch failure of a topped tree may...
What happens if I cut down a tree without permission?
If your neighbor or someone else cuts down, removes, or hurts a tree on your property without your permission, that person is required to compensate you (the tree owner) for your loss. If necessary, you can sue to enforce your rights.
How much should I pay?
30 Feet to 60 Feet – It costs between $150 and $875 to have trees in this height range, like crab apple trees, trimmed by the pros. 60 Feet and Taller – You can expect to pay between $200 and $1,000 or more to have an exceptionally tall tree, like a red oak or a pine...
Will Electric Company trim?
The company does not trim trees that are threatening to interfere with your service drop (the line that runs from our pole to your house). ... Trees interfering with electric utility lines are pruned or removed around the AEP Ohio system -- neighborhood by...
Can my Neighbour cut my tree down?
If your neighbour won't cut branches hanging over your garden, you're allowed to chop them off - but only the bits on your side of the boundary. Check if your neighbour will let you throw away the branches - legally they own them.
Can I sue my neighbor if his dead tree falls on my house?
Instead, the neighbor can go ahead and trim the tree himself. In some states, however, neighbors may sue under certain conditions, including: If the tree encroaches onto the neighbor's property, the neighbor may sue to make the owner cut the branches, even if no...
Is it covered by insurance?
Home insurance generally does not cover removal of the tree unless it falls on a fence, garage or home and causes damage. Sometimes home insurance will pay for removing a tree if it falls and blocks your driveway. … Typically, home insurance policies cover tree care...
Who pays for tree care after a storm?
Homeowners insurance will pay for tree care in most cases following a storm, but not all. Depending on how the tree was cut down, as well as where it lands, will determine when your homeowners insurance company will foot the bill.
Can I get my tree cut down for free?
Many want to heat or repair their homes with wood and they may be glad to get free wood in exchange for their efforts for cutting the tree. If the tree in question is entangled in power lines or sewage lines, you can call the power or sewer company to remove it for...