People tend to think of trees as beautiful and benign. However, under certain circumstances, trees can become threats. When this occurs, it is important to have a professional remove such a tree from your property. Without timely tree removal, you can face property damage or worse.

Foundation Problems

Homeowners may not consider that even if a tree appears completely healthy, its root system can still be a threat. If a large tree is too close to your house, its root system could eventually push into your foundation and seriously disrupt it. Fixing the foundation after this has occurred could cost thousands of dollars. It could even harm the structure of your home in a way that can lessen its value.

Septic Tank and Driveway Threats

Similarly, a large tree with a significant root system could destroy a septic tank and damage its drain field. In certain cases, replacing a septic tank system could cost more than $10,000. Similarly, a root system can seriously damage a driveway, walkway, sidewalk, and more. To preserve your investment in those things, it’s cheaper to simply remove the tree and prevent the damage.

The Threat of Wind and Weather

A tree that is close to your home may look quite handsome. However, in many cases, the threat it could pose to your house is simply not worth it. A sudden windstorm could cause branches, limbs, or even the entire trunk to fail. This happens quite often, even with trees that seem completely healthy. Your roof, windows, siding, or even the entire structure of your home could suffer damage.

Problems That Leaves Cause

Another reason not to have a tree too close to your home is because during the fall and winter, that tree will shed its leaves and dump them directly on top of your roof and into your gutter system. This can make clearing your gutters far bigger chore than would be the case otherwise. Clogged gutters are a serious threat to your home. They could cause liquid damage to reach inside your house. Once that happens, things like wood rot and mold can be real issues. This is especially the case when ice dams form on your roof during the winter.

Don’t wait until it’s too late to remove a dangerous tree. The consequences can be serious, and we have the expertise and experience to do the job right. If you live in Las Vegas, NV or the surrounding area and need a troublesome tree removed from your property, give our team at Benjamin’s Tree Service a call.