A homeowner in East Alton, IL, called Riverbend Outdoor Services, LLC when a passing storm left them with a situation no one ever wants to face. A massive hardwood tree in the yard had fallen, and now its heavy trunk and limbs were resting on their roof and hanging over the deck.
This precarious position required a tree removal team that knows how to work in a confined space. Nearby utility lines also required careful navigation, and one wrong cut would have meant thousands of dollars in additional damage. A controlled removal that addressed the hazard in sections was the only way to get the homeowner back on track.
A Storm Turns a Mature Hardwood Into a Serious Problem
- Client Profile: Residential
- Location: East Alton, Illinois
- Type of Service: Tree removal
- Duration: 10 hours
- Service Frequency: One-time project
- Season: Summer
- Client Preferences: The client had a large, mature tree that had fallen and suffered significant limb failure, with the main trunk and heavy branches extending onto the house and over the deck area. Because of the tree’s size and its proximity to the structure, railing, and overhead utility lines, the crew needed to work carefully and use controlled removal techniques to prevent further property damage.
- Tree Type: Hardwood
Hazardous Tree Removal Around a House, Deck, and Utility Lines Requires Precision
Storm damage cleanup like this is significantly more complex than routine tree trimming or seasonal tree maintenance.
Location was the most challenging aspect of this tree removal project. Working on any compromised tree presents challenges, but in this case the heavy limbs and trunk were hanging over structures and power lines. The crew had to limit unnecessary movement to ensure their safety and reduce the potential for further damage.
Over 10 hours, the crew worked the hardwood down section by section, lowering limbs and trunk pieces away from the home and utility lines. Every cut had to account for tension and weight distribution, and the crew needed to position rigging around multiple obstacles to find the right paths for controlled drops.
Call Riverbend Outdoor Services, LLC for Emergency Tree Services
Addressing the immediate risk posed by the fallen tree was the priority for this job, and the Riverbend Outdoor Services, LLC team left the property to begin the next phase of repairs. That will likely include stump grinding at a later date.
Homeowners needing tree removal in the East Alton area can contact Riverbend Outdoor Services, LLC at (618) 407-8733.
