{"id":402,"date":"2019-07-26T17:48:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T17:48:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/?p=402"},"modified":"2019-07-26T17:48:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T17:48:52","slug":"3-reasons-why-you-should-never-perform-tree-work-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/3-reasons-why-you-should-never-perform-tree-work-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why You Should Never Perform Tree Work Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have a tree on your property that requires some work, whether a thorough trimming and pruning, or an entire removal, it is best to leave the task to a licensed and insured tree service professional. Not only can you put yourself and others in danger, you can jeopardize your property, and waste precious time and money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue reading to learn the top three reasons why you should never attempt to perform any type of invasive tree work on your own, as well as, how to find safe and affordable tree service near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tree-Work-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1564163266550.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Tree Service 317-783-2518\" class=\"wp-image-403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tree-Work-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1564163266550.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tree-Work-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1564163266550-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Tree-Work-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1564163266550-768x478.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Tree Service 317-783-2518<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2780 Extension Ladder Hazards<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Invasive tree work, like tree removal and tree pruning, generally require the use of extension ladders. This is especially true for trees that are taller than 5 feet. The problem with extension ladders is that they can be very dangerous if not used properly. Furthermore, using such ladders requires experience, which generally involves learning safety lessons the hard way. Not only can you fall from great heights when using an extension ladder, you can also pin and pinch fingers, and even damage surrounding property like cars, play sets, and sheds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2781 Insufficient Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have access to a chainsaw and extension ladder,\nbut this does not equip you for major tree work. The processes of tree pruning\nand tree removal require specialized machines, tools, materials, and most importantly,\nknowledge of industry best practices. Not only are you unequipped to get the job\ndone accurately and safely, you do not retain the proper knowledge and experience\nin the tree service industry. This lack of resources makes DIY tree work an\nincredibly dangerous feat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2782 Lack of Tree Knowledge<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Although your safety and the safety of those around you are the\nmost important priorities to consider when talking yourself out of DIY tree\nwork, the trees and surrounding landscape itself are other factors to keep in\nmind. Doing tree work on your own can put your trees at serious risk of health\nproblems due to your lack of tree biology and arborist proficiency. If you\nprune your trees incorrectly, they can fall ill and even die. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where to Get Trusted Indianapolis Tree Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Complete Tree Care at 317-783-2518<\/strong> for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Indianapolis tree service (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis tree service<\/a> you can trust. We are highly trained and experienced tree care technicians that offer commercial and residential tree services at affordable prices. Request an estimate or advice anytime. Call 317-783-2518 to learn more about tree care in Indianapolis, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/a-Copy-e1562944841884.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Tree Care 317-783-2518\" class=\"wp-image-231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/a-Copy-e1562944841884.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/a-Copy-e1562944841884-300x138.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Tree Care 317-783-2518<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have a tree on your property that requires some work, whether a thorough trimming and pruning, or an entire removal, it is best to leave the task to a licensed and insured tree service professional. Not only can &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/3-reasons-why-you-should-never-perform-tree-work-yourself\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":403,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,176,45],"tags":[218,184,16,219,12,220,217],"class_list":["post-402","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tree-care","category-tree-removal","category-trees","tag-diy-tree-work","tag-tree-pruning-indianapolis","tag-tree-removal-indianapolis","tag-tree-removal-tips","tag-tree-service-indianapolis","tag-tree-work-dangers","tag-tree-work-indianapolis"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=402"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":404,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/402\/revisions\/404"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/403"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}