Crane Services Bloomington Illinois – Leveled Up Tree & Crane Service – Call 309-634-9569
Using a specialized crane for trimming or for removal of a tree is a safe and efficient technique for accomplishing a potentially dangerous task. Conventional tree removal can be a difficult, time-consuming endeavor. It often involves complex rigging and the careful lowering of large branches to avoid structures and power lines. Plus, the results may not be as good when compared to Crane Services Bloomington Illinois removal.
When a crane is utilized for tree removal it streamlines the process and also decreases potential disruption to surrounding features. It enables our Crane Services Bloomington Illinois team to safely and efficiently get the job done at a cost that is often lower than traditional techniques. Crane Services Bloomington Illinois have been part of the industry for some time, but are becoming increasingly popular in more recent years.
Upon arrival, our tree removal team first surveys the location to determine the best spot to set up the crane. This involves a few different factors like elevation, any overhead obstacles, the distance to the landing site and whether the crane will have sufficient space to operate.
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After the crane is safely positioned in the work zone, it is then stabilized with the use of outriggers. The crane has to remain level in order to ensure it is stable during the process. The set-up usually takes approximately 30 minutes. (The actual tree removal will often take even less time.)
Each tree is unique and will frequently warrant a different plan of action for safe removal. Before elevating the tree cutter into position, the crane operator and experienced tree climber compile a strategy for removal. Each cut is carefully planned and implemented. After the plan is set, the work starts. Some of the factors our Crane Services Bloomington Illinois team considers are the weight of the tree parts to be removed, growth patterns of the branches, and the dimensions of the site we’ll be lowering the branches to. The crane operator and climber must be able to estimate with accuracy the weight of the branches before cutting them.
Exceeding the crane’s operating capacity could risk tipping it over. The angles and growth patterns of the tree’s structure also play a big role in the process. Larger horizontal branches on an oak tree, for example, will need different techniques than a pine tree with vertical growth patterns.
Next comes the actual removal of the tree. The climber ties a support line to a secure spot over the ball of the crane, then signals the operator to elevate him to a designated location where the crane attaches to the tree. After securely attaching a cable to the crane hook, the operator starts applying tension. The climber then descends the tree to a pre-planned cut point and connects a line to it. After securing his position, the climber makes the cuts.
At the same time, the operator applies the appropriate amount of tension and puts the crane into the right spot for extraction of the tree section. As soon as the section is cut, it will be lifted and safely carried through the air to the drop-off zone. A ground operations team member then unhooks the cable and directs the crane operator to go on to the section. Pieces that are larger than about 10 inches in diameter are usually stripped and cut apart. Pieces smaller than that are put through a wood chipper and converted into mulch.
The whole process repeats until removal of the tree is complete. If there’s a tree on your property that needs removal or trimming, contact Leveled Up to schedule Crane Services Bloomington Illinois.
