Top Tree LLC is your best choice for finding the best tree removal company in Richland. We are professionally trained arborists and have the knowledge and expertise for any job that presents itself.

Tip of the Day: Size Up the Tree

Start by studying the tree. Don’t cut it down if you see:

Dead branches that are broken but attached, or that are actually broken off and supported by other branches. You’re bound to knock a branch loose and have it fall on you.
It is obviously leaning in one direction or heavily loaded with branches on one side. It will fall in the direction of the lean or load despite your best efforts.
There are buildings, fences, power lines or other things you care about in the felling zone. If so, skip the felling and call a pro.

Bonus Tip of the Day: Anatomy of a Proper Notch

The rule of thumb is to make the depth of the notch one-fifth of the tree trunk’s diameter. The goal is to make the angles as shown in the diagram (or as close as you can). The felling cut should meet the point of the notch. When the tree starts to fall, the hinge will help guide the tree to fall in the desired direction.

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Top Tree LLC is your best choice for finding the best tree removal company in Kennewick. We are professionally trained arborists and have the knowledge and expertise for any job that presents itself.

Tip of the Day: Estimate the Felling Zone

Trees are taller than you think and reach farther on the ground than you’d expect. You can estimate where a tree will fall by using the “ax handle trick.” Hold an ax handle at arm’s length, close one eye, and back away from or move toward the tree until the top of the ax is even with the treetop and the bottom is even with the base. Your feet should be about where the treetop will rest after falling. It’s just an estimate, though, so allow extra room if there’s something it might fall on!

Bonus Tip of the Day: Clear a Cutting Zone

Even when you’re sure which way the tree is going to fall, you’re still not ready to fell it. Cut away any brush around the trunk and clear two escape routes on the “non-falling” side of the tree. They should be about 45 degrees away from each other in opposite directions. The last thing you want is to trip while walking away from a falling tree.

We are very good at what we do. If you ever find yourself is a position where a job you wanted to tackle on your own became a little too big, we are here to help. We are highly trained and skilled arborists and some of the most reliable tree removal experts in Kennewick.

Top Tree LLC is your best choice for finding the best tree removal company in the Tri-Cities. We are professionally trained arborists and have the knowledge and expertise for any job that presents itself.

Tip of the Day: Proper Safety Gear

Safety isn’t a throwaway word when it comes to felling trees and running chain saws. You must take it seriously. There are a few absolutely essential safety gear items you need to wear for any chain saw work:

• A logger’s helmet to protect you from falling branches, a major cause of logging injuries.
• Earmuffs and a face screen protect your ears and eyes.
• Safety glasses to keep the dust out.
• Kevlar chaps, which will stop a chain instantly should you happen to drop the bar against your leg.

Bonus Tip of the Day: Buy Felling Wedges

Two plastic felling wedges will prevent your saw from getting pinched during a cut. You can find these at any outdoor power equipment store that carries chain saws.

We are very good at what we do. If you ever find yourself is a position where a job you wanted to tackle on your own became a little too big, we are here to help. We are highly trained and skilled arborists and some of the most reliable tree removal experts in the Tri-Cities.