Tree removal can be extremely dangerous and even life-threatening. Tree Surgeon North London is never recommended to remove a tree on your own unless it is just a small one that you're confident you can handle safely. Otherwise, tree removal ought to be left in the hands of professionally-trained and equipped tree service contractors. Assuming you have a tree on your property that is fairly small, but should be removed, it is possible to possible do-it-yourself with the right tools, knowledge, and planning.

Tree Removal Preparation

Proper preparation for small tree removal involves gathering all your needed supplies, in addition to, a comprehensive inspection of the tree. Look to see if the tree leans one way or another, and plan a getaway route in case it does not fall how you expect it to fall. Also, examine whether or not you can find any obstacles in any direction of the tree, including vehicles, structures, along with other trees. Should you be sure there's enough safe clearance for the tree to fall, then you can move on to gathering your equipment and tools. This consists of:

Safety Gear (Utility gloves, goggles, hard hat, steel toe boots, etc.)
Chainsaw
Ax or Hacksaw
Ladder
Rope
Wedges
First Aid Kit
TO ELIMINATE a Tree

Once you have all of your equipment and supplies, you can get started removing the tree. First, use your ax to knock on the bark several times, and in a few different places, to understand how solid or hollow the tree is. Finding a less dense area to cut will undoubtedly be easier. Next, plan which side of the tree you need to make your cut. Turn to see where the tree naturally leans; it is best to cut a tree in the direction where it wants to naturally fall. Be certain the area where the tree drops is level therefore the tree will not roll or bounce after it falls.


Make a horizontal cut at hip-height, and about 1/3rd in to the tree. Do this on the side of the tree where you want it to fall. If you need the tree to fall to the proper, you must make you cut on the same side so it falls inward, towards the cut. The tree will fall perpendicular to your horizontal cut. Your next cut should create a wedge into the tree. So make the next cut at an angle from the original cut. It should appear to be a lemon wedge.

Your third cut is named a back cut, and is should be made on the contrary side of your wedge cut. This cut can make the tree fall over privately of one's wedge cut. Ensure it is about 1.5 inches above the wedge cut, and as thick as possible. You may also use a wedge to avoid the tree from settling onto the chainsaw. Add more wedges as necessary until the tree begins to fall. Then run! But usually do not turn your back on the tree since it falls.