Tree Trimming is required to be done on a regular basis for the overall health of your trees.  Trees are not indestructible.  They do endure damage or injury over time.  Branches break, which is actually an injury to the tree itself.  Branches die and begin to decay, causing health issues to the other parts of the tree.  And nature can cause for some unexpected damage from it’s storms and such.  Just like our bodies age over time, so does the parts of the trees such as branches, bark, roots, etc.  These parts make up the overall “body” of the tree and regular Tree Trimming can help identify any issues that may be coming to light.
 
An Arborist or Tree Service will first identify any deadwood that can be removed first.  These are branches or arms that are no longer supporting the overall health of the tree.  Removing these will help eliminate the risk of infection to the overall tree.  And will remove the hazard of unplanned breakage.  It is best to remove them before anyone or anything gets injured.
Then, the Arborist will inspect for areas of disease or infection and remove those.  By doing this, they will stop any advancement of infection or pests to the healthy parts of the tree.  If branches or stems are damaged and will eventually die off, we will remove them now as well. 
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Next, after all of the above has been addressed, the Tree Service will assess the overall structure of the main part of the tree – the trunk.  We will prune or shape the tree so that the structure will continue to grow without interruption or injury.  We remove any parts that may be impending this.  Sometimes structures can become an issue.  We are not suggesting you remove the structures.  Rather, an Arborist takes into account the placement of the tree to it’s surrounding area and can pre-emptively trim and prune areas that will essentially train the tree to branch away from these structures.  But this is an ongoing process and needs to be part of the regular trimming and pruning.  And if it is a concern that the tree could potentially cause a hazard to a roof or garage, as an example, pro-active trimming can be done to avoid any issues in the future.

The Arborist will only recommend removal of a tree if it is absolutely necessary.  They will assess if there is any other means of keeping the tree first.  But the reality is that we must be mindful of safety first.  And unfortunately, sometimes the tree has become such a hazard that the removal of it is the only correct action.  We would much rather remove the tree under our control than have it come down under its own direction.  If the structure of the tree is unsafe or vulnerable, disaster could strike with the very next storm that rolls in.  We have seen vulnerable limbs ripped from trees and shot through people’s windows.  Or tree tops snap and come down onto roofs, causing damage and injury. 
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Now, you may be able to remove the hazard by proper trimming or cutting.  But sometimes that is not the case.  If the tree is dying, deceased, or badly infected, it will need to be removed.  It is too much of a safety hazard.  This task can be a daunting thought due to the size of the tree or the location of the tree.  But a Tree Service comes with the right skills, expertise, experience, and equipment to tackle this.  There are many technics that an Arborist can use to bring down the tree safely, and then have it removed.  The average person should not attempt to do this.  There is extreme danger involved with bringing a tree down – other trees, power lines, structures and property, and obviously human life.  This should be done by a team of experts.  Arborists are trained and qualified to perform this for the safety of all.

Do not ever under estimate the danger of overgrown trees and their proximity to powerlines.  These lines are carrying high voltage electricity into your home or business and, when an overgrown tree is to close to the line, the risk of fire is a very real one.  Electricity can arc and make contact with limbs that may not be directly touching the lines.  Therefore, 3 metres distance should be observed to minimize risk.

While Property Owners are responsible to monitor the trees on their property and identify potential hazards, they should NOT attempt to trim any tree that is in close proximity to a powerline.  This should only be attempted by a qualified arborist.
A temporary outage will most likely need to be scheduled for the safety of yourself and the arborist.  Contact the utility company as soon as you identify concerns.  Power will be reinstated once the tree trimming has been completed and any area cleanup done.
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Also, always plan for the growth of trees when you are planting them.  Think ahead and don’t plant any tree underneath or close to powerlines if possible.  Consider the area that you want to landscape and choose the trees you want to put there wisely. 
 
You must also keep in mind that your local utility company will need to be able to access transformers with ease on your property.  This also will mean that you should consider future growth when planting around these, ensuring that they remain clear from obstruction by plants, shrubs, and trees.  We recommend at a minimum, keeping 3 metres clear on all sides of the transformer for ease of access.