• Dead or cracked branches, especially near the top of the tree.
• A "tree cavity" can be dangerous depending on how deep into the tree it runs.
• Rotted trees, usually stemming from the inside core of the tree. Internal rotting can be spotted by mushrooms growing on brittle bark, discolored leaves, and branches falling off of the tree.
• Relating to the point before, especially during the summer months is when you'll want to watch out for discolored, dead, or lack of leaves on a tree's inner branches.
• Hanging, broken, or damaged branches.
• Root damage
• Small branches sprouting from the base of a tree.
• A leaning tree trunk! If your tree is leaning to one side, it could become a potential hazard to falling on you or your house.
• General cracks or splits deep inside the tree-cracks that stem from the middle may eventually start to crack on the outwards, resulting in a potential dangerous tree situation. 
• A definite red flag to look for is hole (or holes) in the tree trunk, or smaller holes referred to as "pocket holes" around the tree. These "pocket holes" usually mean decay somewhere within the tree near the pocket hole.
• Raised areas near the tree could indicate potential driveway damage in the future.
• Missing bark usually indicates a dead area in the tree, an infected area, or a patch of fungus.

            Another thing to watch out for when big trees occupy your property are strong winds. Powerful winds can and will knock over weak trees, even sturdy trees have a potential risk. If your home is near a big tree, even one that appears to be stable to the naked eye, be careful and inspect it every few months, or hire someone to come out and take a look. At Medina Stump Grinding, we will deliver you with a free quote for your stump grinding or tree removal needs.

            Another thing that comes along with tree removal is cutting up the wood and either leaving it for you to use as fire wood, or hauling it away. While many people desire to cut the wood up themselves, there is still a potential risk when using a chainsaw, lots of things could go wrong. Instead of cutting the wood yourself, let us assist you and quickly cut up the wood and long, thick branches after we cut down your tree! It's much easier than attempting it on your own and that way, you won't be endangering yourself at all. 

            If you would like the extra wood cut down for you to fire wood size, we would be happy to help! Our team will also stack the fire wood wherever you would like us to s part of the job! Our team understands how busy life can get; from work and errands, to family and friends, life is extremely busy for all of us! At Medina Stump Grinding, we make things quick and easy! Give us a call today!