It's approaching the summer season in Manchester. People are making the most of their time in the sun with BBQ's and other garden-related activities.
However, if you think that now is the time to do a spot of landscaping with the chain saw then think again.
The number of people admitted to hospital has been increasing steadily in correlation with the prices of chainsaws decreasing.
Jon, a local tree surgeon says:
"We have had numerous accidents caused by members of the public thinking they can fell a tree with what they see on TV and a cheap chainsaw. The reality is completely different. If you don't call a professional to do the job then you can risk damage to your (or worse the neighbor's) property".
We had Jon tell us his worst story and he recalled a time a group of lads thought it be a good idea to get rid of the old tree at the end of the garden in Chorlton, Manchester.
"They figured that if you cut a 'V' in the direction you want the tree to fall, it will inevitably fall in that direction. Unfortunately what most people fail to take into account is the significance of the weight of the branches. They didn't and as a result the tree fell into the main road and crushed a parked car!"
As Jon points out, luckily the car was empty at the time but it caused thousands of pounds worth of damages as well as shutting down the road for the day.
"It may cost a little extra but call out the experts. They are there not just to fell trees but also to do a professional analysis of the risks involved in cutting the tree."
If in doubt ring your local council first for assistance before carrying out work on large trees.
However, if you think that now is the time to do a spot of landscaping with the chain saw then think again.
The number of people admitted to hospital has been increasing steadily in correlation with the prices of chainsaws decreasing.
Jon, a local tree surgeon says:
"We have had numerous accidents caused by members of the public thinking they can fell a tree with what they see on TV and a cheap chainsaw. The reality is completely different. If you don't call a professional to do the job then you can risk damage to your (or worse the neighbor's) property".
We had Jon tell us his worst story and he recalled a time a group of lads thought it be a good idea to get rid of the old tree at the end of the garden in Chorlton, Manchester.
"They figured that if you cut a 'V' in the direction you want the tree to fall, it will inevitably fall in that direction. Unfortunately what most people fail to take into account is the significance of the weight of the branches. They didn't and as a result the tree fell into the main road and crushed a parked car!"
As Jon points out, luckily the car was empty at the time but it caused thousands of pounds worth of damages as well as shutting down the road for the day.
"It may cost a little extra but call out the experts. They are there not just to fell trees but also to do a professional analysis of the risks involved in cutting the tree."
If in doubt ring your local council first for assistance before carrying out work on large trees.
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