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Understanding The Dangers Of DIY Tree Removal

Mar 20th 2025

While the prospect of a do-it-yourself may sound alluring, there are some projects you shouldn't attempt on your own; one of those is tree removal. Between damaging your property, yourself, or others, there are many risks of DIY tree removal. Instead, turn to our expert tree care company in Gainesville for our tree removal services to eliminate your risk of injury. Here, our professionals outline the dangers of DIY tree removal.

With over 40 years of experience in the tree care and landscape industries, our knowledge, motivation, and dedication set us apart from the competition. Our professional, reliable tree care services are backed by our commitment to customer satisfaction. For dedicated tree care, look no further than our team. Contact us today to request a free service estimate.

Malfunctioning Chainsaw

Regardless of how much experience you have with a chainsaw, people shouldn't try to remove trees on their property with a chainsaw. Instead, trust our tree care company to do that for you! While cutting trees, professionals may encounter kickbacks when using a chainsaw, which can lead to injury or an accident for the inexperienced. This kickback can be especially dangerous atop a ladder as well, creating an even more dangerous situation.

Electric Shock

In Florida, electric companies often trim trees before hurricane season to prevent drooping limbs from hitting power lines, causing outages, as many problematic branches are nearby. Live wires are hazardous as they could cause electrocution if you contact them through a tree branch or a chainsaw.

Gravitational Pull

One of the many struggles of do-it-yourself tree removal is gravitational pull. Tree limbs and the tree trunk itself have gravitational pull, making it difficult to anticipate where a tree limb will fall, especially if it is heavier. Some tree limbs require hoisting down to avoid significant injury or damaging nearby structures. Contact us today for our tree removal services, so we can take care of tree trimming and tree limb removal needs.

Why Choose Our Gainesville Tree Care Company

SkyFrog's arborists are trained and equipped to ensure a safe and proper tree removal while minimizing damage to surrounding property, trees, and landscapes. We proudly serve all of North Central Florida. From standard pruning to emergency storm clean-up, our arborists always approach each service call with safety, efficiency, quality, reliability, and discipline in mind. For personalized service and local expertise, contact SkyFrog Tree Service today!