You might need a tree removed from your property for several reasons. It may be too close to your house or have suffered damage from a savage storm. Or else, a tree's health may be deteriorating. Here are several issues that may cause you to undertake its removal.

Placement 

A tree may be problematic because of its placement. For example, it could be close to your house and its roots are encroaching on the building's foundation, forcing you to choose between the tree or your house! Some tree species have outstretched root systems that can cause difficulties. An arborist can advise you about your particular tree. Buildings aren't the only structure that roots can threaten. They can wreak havoc and destabilise the paving around the garden.

A tree's branches can also jeopardise a house if they're too close. The branches may not have enough space to expand and thus push against a roof or wall structure. You may be able to deal with this by having the branches trimmed, a less drastic solution. However, at other times, the tree might need to go.

Health and Safety

A tree's health is another issue that may compel you to have it removed. The trunk and branches can decay from the inside, so it's not evident that they're dying. However, the weakened branches could fall on someone or a pet and injure them. The roots can also rot. A tree depends on a strong root system for stability, so if they disintegrate, the tree could topple over. Signs of ill health to look out for include bark that cracks and falls off or mushrooms growing around the tree base.

Insects 

A tree can also fall prey to termites, which dine out on timber. They consume a tree from the inside, so eventually, the trunk and branches become hollow. This situation weakens the integrity of the tree, making it less strong and stable. You need to be wary of termites migrating to other wood on your property, including, fences, sheds and houses.

Storm Damage

A ferocious windstorm can also destroy a tree, forcing you to remove it. Branches may break off on one side, causing the structure to become unbalanced. Sometimes the trunk can tilt over and expose the roots. Your arborist can examine the situation and work out whether your garden needs any tree removals. A prompt investigation is crucial for everyone's safety as an unbalanced tree can worsen and increasingly become a threat.

Contact a tree removal company to learn more.