REMOVALS
There are many reasons why a tree may have to be taken down. If it is dead, dying, or damaged, it may cause a risk to people and/or property, and sometimes the safest option is to remove it altogether. In some cases, a tree can be felled from the bottom, but more often it needs to be dismantled piece by piece. Typically, ropes are used to lower these pieces down in a controlled manner to avoid damage to surrounding landscaping and buildings.
GALLERY
Dismantles and Rigging
Sawing High Climbers Arborist Russell Plumb has removed trees using specialty rigging techniques all over the world.
Floating Rigging Point—Birch Dismantle
Russell Plumb works with Matt Reynolds of SymmeTree Care to set up a floating rigging point and dismantle a birch with decay at the base. Rigging it down saved time and protected the garden of hosta plants at the bottom. August 2012.
Zipline—Hickory Dismantle
Russell set up a zipline to remove this hickory tree in order to avoid 30 feet of shrubs and save time and effort for the groundsmen. April 2012.
Crane Jobs
Sometimes a tree that needs to be dismantled is not strong enough to withstand the load of rigging, or to be safe for climbing. In other cases, a tree’s size or location might mean that removing dismantled pieces from a property by hand will take excessive manpower and time. In these situations, it can be necessary and/or more cost effective to use a crane to assist with dismantling and removal.
Crane Job—Oak Dismantle
In certain situations, cranes are necessary for removals. Here, Russell uses a crane to dismantles a large oak.
Crane Job—Elm
Crane being used to pick a row of elms over a house.
Crane Job—Oak Dismantle
Russell prepares the first of five picks to dismantle this large oak tree (one of 10 trees dismantled using the crane). November 2011.
Crane Job—Three Steps, One Cut: Pine Removal
Russell Plumb works with A1 Tree Removal to remove this pine tree in just three steps: 1) From the bucket, cleared limbs from wires; 2) Rode the crane to set the pick; 3) Cut at base. August 2012.
OUR COMMITMENT
At Sawing High Climbers, we are a small team committed to doing quality work. We strive to do right by the trees under our care at all times. We believe that if our clients’ trees are happy, then our clients will be happy too. We also believe in employee well-being. Happy workers are healthier, safer, and more productive.
