The ash tree on your property provided years of enjoyment, shade, and beauty, but unfortunately, it has become infested with emerald ash borer and it’s past the time for effective treatment. The ash tree continues to decline until it’s completely dead. Removing the tree is the next step.
For many homeowners living in villages around the Chicago area, removing the dead ash tree in a timely manner has become critical. Villages such as Evanston, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect all impose a timeline for removing the ash tree, once it’s been identified by city officials. In both Evanston and Arlington Heights, homeowners are given 30 days, after notification, to secure tree removal service and remove the dead ash tree. Many other strategies are used in different villages across the area, including property liens and fines. Check with your village representative for more information on dead ash tree removal expectations.
A dead ash tree is more than an eye sore and threat to your property value. The dead tree is also a safety hazard with the potential for significant damage. Keep in mind the longer it takes to remove the dead tree, the more difficult it becomes.
Have an ash tree you’re concerned about? Call us today to have a certified arborist evaluate the ash tree and provide recommendations.