As summer winds down and the September storm season approaches in Missouri, now is the time to evaluate your trees for potential hazards. While we all love the beauty and shade our trees provide, they can quickly become dangerous liabilities when weakened by disease, age, or structure. A proactive tree risk assessment now could save you thousands in storm damage—and more importantly, protect your home and family.
Here’s how to identify which trees need removal before severe weather rolls in.
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Proactive Tree Risk Assessments: Why Timing Matters
Waiting until a storm hits isn’t just risky—it can be expensive and dangerous. That’s why August is the ideal time for a professional tree risk assessment.
During an assessment, our Certified Arborists look for:
- Dead or dying limbs that could fall in high winds
- Leaning trees, especially those tilting toward homes or driveways
- Cracked or hollow trunks, which indicate internal decay
- Uprooted or compromised roots
- Canopy imbalance making the tree top-heavy and unstable
- Signs of fungus or pest infestation
Identifying structural issues now gives you time to take action before storms test your trees’ integrity.
Importance of Removing Structurally Unsound Trees
Not every tree can (or should) be saved. While trimming and bracing can help in many cases, sometimes removal is the safest and most responsible choice.
Why removal before storms is critical:
- Prevents property damage: Falling limbs or entire trees can crush roofs, fences, or vehicles.
- Protects your family: Limbs crashing through windows during storms are a real hazard.
- Avoids emergency costs: Planned removals are far more affordable than post-storm emergencies.
- Stops disease spread: Removing infected trees prevents problems from affecting nearby healthy trees.
If a tree is too close to your home, visibly decaying, or leaning at a dangerous angle, don’t wait. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
What to Expect During a Professional Tree Removal
At Master’s Tree Care Experts, we understand that tree removal can feel intimidating. That’s why we handle every job with precision, care, and transparency.
Here’s what the process looks like:
- Initial Assessment – We inspect the tree’s health, location, and risk level.
- Planning & Equipment Prep – Our team prepares rigging, cranes, or climbers depending on the tree’s size and surroundings.
- Safe Removal – We carefully dismantle the tree from top to bottom, controlling every limb to avoid damage.
- Cleanup & Disposal – We remove all debris and can also provide stump grinding if needed.
- Final Walkthrough – You’ll get a full report and post-removal recommendations, including replanting options if desired.
All of our work is done by licensed, insured, and ISA Certified Arborists—no shortcuts, no guesswork.
Don’t Wait for a Storm to Tell You What Tree Had to Go
If you’re even thinking a tree might be at risk, now is the time to act. September storms are unpredictable, but your preparation doesn’t have to be.
Call Master’s Tree Care Experts today at (913) 909-9768
Or request a free tree risk assessment at www.masterstreecareexperts.com
One call now could prevent thousands in damage later. Let’s make sure your yard is storm-ready.