Trees are Atlanta’s crown jewels, but neglected branches can turn beauty into liability overnight. As certified arborists at Jarvis Tree Experts, we’ve saved countless greater-Atlanta properties from storm damage, disease, and dying trees, simply by spotting tree maintenance signs early.
Ignoring the need for professional tree care doesn’t just hurt curb appeal; it can cost you thousands in emergency removal or property damage.
Look up: do you see brown leaves in summer, brittle twigs that snap easily, or “widow-makers” dangling after the last storm? These are classic tree maintenance signs that branches are dead or dying. Left alone, they become missiles in the next thunderstorm. Jarvis Tree Experts uses ISA-certified techniques to remove hazards while preserving the tree’s natural shape.
Branches that cross or rub create open wounds where fungi and pests sneak in. You’ll notice stripped bark, sawdust-like frass, or oozing sap. Professional tree pruning services stop the damage before rot spreads to the trunk. One Marietta homeowner saved a 60-year-old oak worth $15,000 because we caught crossing limbs early.
Atlanta’s clay soil + summer storms = leaning trees. If your tree suddenly tilts more than 15 degrees or has twice the foliage on one side, roots or structural integrity are compromised. Our certified arborists use cable bracing and strategic pruning to correct balance before the tree topples onto your roof or power lines.
Those skinny, vertical shoots exploding from the base or along trunks are distress signals. Trees produce them when stressed by drought, root damage, or over-pruning in the past. Professional tree care removes suckers correctly (never just rip them) and addresses the root cause so energy goes back to healthy growth.
Branches scraping siding, clogging gutters, or dancing with power lines are accidents waiting to happen. Georgia law requires 10-foot clearance from power lines; Jarvis Tree Experts coordinates with Georgia Power for safe directional pruning that protects both your tree and your family.
Late fall through early spring is prime pruning season in greater Atlanta (before sap rises and insects wake up). Waiting until storm season means paying emergency rates, if we can even access the tree safely.
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DIY pruning with a chainsaw is the fastest way to kill a tree or lose a limb. Jarvis Tree Experts has ISA-certified arborists, TCIA accreditation, and $2M liability insurance. We’ve pruned over 10,000 Atlanta trees without a single claim.
See any of these tree maintenance signs? Don’t wait for the next thunderstorm. Call Jarvis Tree Experts at (insert number) or visit jarvistreeexperts.com for a FREE 17-point tree risk assessment.
Professional tree pruning services start at just $189, and healthy trees raise your property value by up to 20%. Protect your investment the smart way, Atlanta.
