Commercial Property Tree Care

For commercial property owners, the building itself, as well as the surrounding property, entails a slew of responsibilities and ongoing maintenance. Although they should be, landscaping and trees in particular are often overlooked.

Safety is the primary reason for maintaining trees on a commercial property. It is a huge liability risk for commercial properties to have trees that are neglected. Storms are common in our area, and falling branches or trees can cause serious damage to buildings or vehicles, as well as injury or even death to people.

Every year, a qualified and licenced arborist should inspect the trees in your yard. It is possible for ISA certified arborists, during these inspections, to identify potential problems before they arise. They may point out a dominant trunk that is near failure and suggest remedial measures like cabling and bracing. Alternatively, they may notice a tree in danger of collapsing due to disease or insect infestation at its base.

Eventually, as a landscape matures, plants can obstruct views and reduce sightlines. Your commercial property’s entrances and exits must be clear and unobstructed at all times. This is critical for both vehicles and pedestrians.

Trees should be pruned to ensure that visitors can park and exit their vehicles without stumbling over them. Trimming trees with an 8-15-foot clearance for a normal-sized vehicle is the most common method. Due to the presence of a loading dock or delivery point, the property will require additional clearance to avoid any damage.

In addition, it’s important to think about things like clearance from the building. Too close tree planting can damage roofs and buildings, resulting in expensive repairs.

Having a well-kept property is a good way to gain new business. Taking care of the trees on your property shows that you care about the property and want to make it more beautiful for the benefit of your neighbours and visitors. Fertilization programmes, like our Seasons programme, can help grow trees that are beautiful and strong.

Your time is valuable and we understand, but don’t put it off any longer. If you haven’t had your trees inspected or pruned in a while, now’s the time. Make an appointment with usor call us at (713)-299-2500  to have your trees inspected annually or biannually so that problems can be avoided and you can rest easier at night.