With a healthy and well-established willow oak, tree trimming in Fredericksburg, VA can be a mammoth undertaking. In this case, the tree overtook a rental property. The managers decided to hire a professional tree removal and stump grinding service—ArborPro LLC in Fredericksburg, VA—to make the property more attractive to renters.
Before the Tree Removal
A behemoth willow oak beyond tree pruning in Fredericksburg, VA
Willow Oak Tree Removal in Fredericksburg, VA
- Client profile: Property management company
- Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Type of service: Tree removal before stump grinding
- Tree type: Willow oak
- Tree size: The sheer expanse of this tree’s canopy was impressive at a 60-foot diameter over five neighboring properties. The trunk measured approximately 4.5 feet in diameter.
- Equipment: Knuckleboom crane, wheeled lift, stump grinder
- Service frequency: One-time project
- Season: Fall
- Specific challenges: Multiple powerlines, a sizable canopy of which over half required access into neighboring yards, close proximity to neighborhood fences
- Additional services: Total cleanup (no debris left on-site)
- Client preferences: Remove willow oak entirely to 1) let more light into the property, 2) remove the root structure, which had damaged the backyard fence and shed, and 3) save five backyards and roofs from leaf drop and damaging branches.
During The Tree Removal
The Knuckleboom crane & wheeled lift reaches every part of the sizable tree
The dangerous nature of the tree work requires precision
Down to the main trunk on this residential property in Fredericksburg
The final chop before stump grinding
Stump grinding requires precision for safety, especially with such a massive tree base
Process: Fredericksburg, VA, Tree Removal and Stump Grinding
The team was sad to see such an impressive specimen but delivered an effective removal process as follows:
- Cut and remove outstretched branches one by one
- Safely and efficiently fell the trunk section
- Grind the tree stump down
Each part of the tree received equal attention to circumvent potential damage or injury.
Obstacles Surrounding This Major Tree Removal in Fredericksburg, VA
This willow oak’s stately but expansive canopy left the team awestruck. However, its branches extended across five properties. The herculean removal process took meticulous planning, execution, and dependable crane equipment.
A Successful Tree Removal Project For This Fredericksburg Property Management Company
After the hiccup-free tree removal, the professionals ground the stump to eliminate tripping hazards. This left a mostly flat surface, after which ArborPro LLC in Fredericksburg, VA, tidied up and disposed of the detritus safely.
After Stump Grinding
Just hours later, the team completed this willow oak tree removal and stump grinding project
