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As spring turns into summer in East Cobb, many homeowners are noticing heavier tree growth around their homes—along with the return of Georgia’s thunderstorm season.
Strong wind gusts, saturated soil and weakened limbs can quickly turn an overlooked tree issue into expensive property damage. That’s why local tree professionals say late spring and early summer are one of the most important times of year for homeowners to evaluate the condition of the trees around their property.
We spoke with Kennesaw-based tree service company Scott’s Treewurk to learn a little bit more about what some of the most common issues are that homeowners should be looking out for.
Owner Scott Wolkoff says many potentially hazardous trees begin to show subtle signs of structural weakness long before a major limb comes down, or before a storm causes some serious damage.
Some of the issues he commonly sees include dead or hanging limbs, visible cracks in large branches or trunks, leaning trees, hollow or decaying sections, mushrooms growing near the base, or limbs extending over roofs, driveways, and power lines.
“Most dangerous tree situations don’t happen overnight,” Wolkoff says. “Usually there are signs that something is wrong, but many homeowners simply don’t know what to look for.”
Wolkoff entered the tree industry in 2012 and founded Scott’s Treewurk in 2014. Serving Kennesaw, Acworth, East Cobb and surrounding communities, he says his approach has always centered around honest recommendations and building long-term relationships with homeowners.
“I’d rather tell someone their tree is okay than scare them into paying for work they don’t actually need,” he says.
While storm damage often creates emergency situations after severe weather moves through the area, preventative pruning and maintenance can often reduce the risk of major damage before storms occur.
In addition to tree removal, Scott’s Treewurk also provides pruning, trimming, storm cleanup and emergency tree services throughout the local area. The company works with experienced, fully insured crews and handles jobs ranging from routine maintenance to large hazardous removals.
This time of year is especially important for homeowners with mature trees near structures, fences, or neighboring properties. Heavy rain can weaken root systems, while summer storms often place additional stress on compromised limbs and trunks.
Wolkoff recommends homeowners to periodically walk their property and pay attention to the trees that may appear healthy at first glance, but actually show subtle signs of decay or structural weaknesses.
“Sometimes a relatively simple pruning job can prevent thousands of dollars in damage later,” he says.
Scott’s Treewurk currently offers free tree safety inspections for homeowners in Kennesaw, East Cobb, Acworth and nearby communities.
For more information or to schedule an inspection, visit https://scottstreewurk.com.
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