Using a Crane Service to Remove a Tree

For large tree removal, removing them using a crane service is the right way to do it. When you use the traditional methods, they can be labor intensive and time consuming. With traditional methods, it can require rigging that is complex, avoid obstacles overhead, and have substandard results. 

Using crane services to remove the tree it will reduce how much time is required to remove the tree the traditional way. Crane services for tree removal has been around for years but in the past twenty years, this method of tree removal has become more popular.

Step 1

The crew that is removing the tree will need to survey the area when they arrive and during a meeting before they start work to determine where the crane set up will be. There are factors to take into consideration as to where it is to be set up such as overhead obstacles, space for the crane, grade/elevation changes, and the distance from the tree to the picking up and loading area.

Step 2

Once the crane is in the work zone safely, it needs to be leveled out. There are five outriggers/stabilizers used to lift up the crane and support it while in operation. To ensure stability during operation it has to be level all the way round. The entire setting up process will normally take approximately thirty-five minutes.