An oak tree had been in a yard in Melbourne, FL, for decades, but it was time for it to go. The homeowner watched it inch closer to the driveway and house every year and knew that it would just take one good storm to end up with a hefty insurance claim. They called East Coast Arbor Pro for tree removal and stump grinding before hurricane season could decide for them.
Here’s What Happened During This Project
- Client Profile: Residential
- Location: Melbourne, Florida
- Type of Service: Tree removal and stump grinding
- Service Frequency: One-time project
- Season: Autumn
- Specific Challenges: Removing a large oak in tight quarters without damaging the driveway, home, or landscaping
- Additional Services: Total job cleanup
- Tree Type: Oak tree
This Wasn’t an Easy Job, But East Coast Arbor Pro Was Up to the Challenge
The oak tree’s location made it hazardous, and removing it wasn’t as simple as a single cut and fall. The crew needed to put extra care into handling the trunk and tree root removal for yard safety and to prevent any damage to the property.
Before making any cuts, an ISA-certified professional arborist walked the property, assessing the tree’s height, canopy, and weight distribution to determine the safest approach to dismantling the tree. With the driveway on one side and the home on the other, the best way to cut down the tree was to work in sections, lowering large branches and trunk pieces to the ground.
A lift gave them access to the upper branches, while rigging kept every piece under control on the way down. A grapple loader grabbed sections as they were cut and swung them clear of the landscaping.
With the oak down, the stump was next. Nobody wants a rotting trunk base sitting in their front yard collecting pests. The stump grinding services eliminated the entire root system and tree stump hazards, leaving clean soil ready for grass seed or new plantings.
No Trace of the Oak Tree Remained
By late afternoon, the oak was gone, leaving no gouges in the driveway or damaged siding. The crew removed every branch fragment and wood chip before calling it a day, leaving the site ready for landscape restoration.
Homeowners around Melbourne dealing with trees that have gotten too big for their space can call East Coast Arbor Pro at (321) 917-9342. The crew handles tree removal and stump grinding without tearing up your property in the process.