An old maple in Oxford, Connecticut, had grown dangerously close to a home and driveway. By the time the homeowners realized it was out of control, tree trimming was no longer an option. With Arbor Green Tree Service’s help, they decided it needed to come down.
The maple’s canopy stretched over the roof, and the trunk sat in a narrow corridor of hardscape and landscaping. Only crane-assisted tree removal could safely handle it.
Overview of the Project Details
- Client Profile: Residential
- Location: Oxford, Connecticut
- Type of Service: Crane-assisted tree removal
- Duration: Four hours
- Tree Type: Maple
- Season: Winter
- Specific Challenges: Remove a large, mature tree located close to a home and driveway without damaging the property or neighboring areas.
No Room for Error in a Crowded Yard
A mature maple tree can be more than 50 feet tall, with a trunk diameter close to two feet. If there isn’t a safe drop zone around it, what could be a simple project becomes a tricky situation.
That was the case for this project. Arbor Green Tree Service dispatched a team equipped for aerial removal and the skills to manage exactly this kind of constrained, high-stakes job. The utmost respect for safety drove every decision, and each cut had to account for balance, load distribution, and swing radius.
The team started by devising an appropriate dismantling sequence. Rather than taking the tree down in pieces with traditional rigging, they removed branches and cut the trunk into pieces, then used the crane to move them to the ground. This way, they could remove the tree without hitting the siding, gutters, or surrounding plantings.
Ground-based methods fall short for tree removal projects like this one. Lifting each piece safely with the crane kept debris from piling up or hitting structures. They were able to lower every piece to a waiting chipper, sidestepping the driveway entirely.
A Safe, Clear Yard Remained
The professional tree service team completed the crane-assisted tree removal in approximately four hours. Approaching the work this way reduced the risk of shock loading and impact on the lawn and hardscape. The homeowners no longer had to live with the threat of the tree falling on their house in a storm.
Oxford homeowners with a tree in a tight spot can call Arbor Green Tree Service at (203) 615-2496 to check it out before it becomes an emergency.