What to Do When Trees Touch Your Roof (or other Structure)

Several large trees grow near a house as viewed from the roof.

Mature, well cared for trees on properties are valuable, provide shade, and make any area look more welcoming. However, the closer the mature trees are to buildings, especially houses, the more problems they can cause. Roofs, especially, can suffer damage from nearby trees.

In this article, we’ll discuss how roofs and trees impact each other, some things to consider when it comes to your trees, some issues to watch for, and how to protect your roof while maintaining your trees.

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Will Tree Removal Damage My Lawn?

The Green Vista Tree Care crane balanced on a Northern Virginia property's lawn using Alturna mats to protect the grass.

Tree removal damage to landscape or lawns is inevitable specially when done in a wrong way or by non professional people. Here’s what can be done to avoid damages and protect your property.

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How Cranes Make Tree Removal Safer

tree removal with crane

Tree removal is inherently dangerous but using a crane can make it safer for the tree workers, homeowners and surrounding area. However, tree removal using a traditional crane still requires a tree care professional to climb the tree. That’s why we’ve invested in a remote-controlled, tree-cutting crane that eliminates the need to place anyone in potential harm’s way. Check out the cool video of it in action!

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