Do you need to remove a tree from your residential or commercial yard? While you can tackle the task yourself, it's best to leave it to a professional.

Here's why it's so important to use an expert when felling a tree.

They Can Help You With Tree Removal Permits

Depending on where you live, your local council may require you to obtain a permit before removing a tree from your private property. Tree removal permits are typically required for specific tree species that are indigenous and of significant value to the local ecosystem. 

A tree expert can evaluate your tree to determine whether or not it requires a permit before removal. If you need a tree removal permit, they can complete and submit the application form with all the supplementary documents required to obtain the permit. 

They Can Get The Job Done Quickly And Safely

At first, cutting down a tree in your yard can seem like a pretty easy job. You just need to grab a powerful chainsaw, plunge in and get started, right?

Without proper planning and careful forethought, tree removal can be dangerous. For example, you need to stand on the uphill side of a tree to stay safe when it is falling. You also need to be wary of potential hazards like throwback, overhead power lines, sloppy terrain and severe weather conditions.

Before starting your job, a tree removal professional will perform a thorough risk assessment to identify all the potential hazards associated with the job. Thereafter, they'll devise a plan of action to ensure your tree is removed as safely and efficiently as possible.

They Carry Adequate Insurance

Like other businesses, tree care companies acquire insurance coverage to protect themselves against financial losses that may arise from their daily business operations. The main types of insurance coverage that they carry include the following:

• General Liability Insurance – protects you and the tree removal business if bodily injury or property damage occurs in the workplace.
• Workers' Compensation – covers compensation claims by workers injured when performing work on your property. 
• Professional Liability Insurance – protects you in the event of negligence. 

To minimise the financial risks associated with using a tree removal service, make sure you hire a company that has adequate insurance coverage.

Ready to get professional help with your tree removal job? Contact a local company, like True Blue Tree and Stump Removal, for more information.