Root Down Tree Service
Tree PruningRoot Down is the #1 choice locally for tree removal, pruning and plant health care.
Hazard Reduction Prune
The primary objective is to reduce the danger to a specific target caused by visibly defined hazards in a tree.
Maintenance Prune
The primary objective is to maintain or improve the health and structure of the tree and includes Hazard Reduction Pruning.
Training Prune
The removal of selected branches in young trees to establish a central leader. This may require multiple seasons on larger young trees.
Thinning
The removal of some interior branches and the reduction of some upper crown branches to improve airflow and increase filtered light.
Vista Pruning
The removal of branches from one or several trees to obtain a view.
Crown Restoration
Usually includes all of the above, and is performed on neglected, damaged or previously topped trees. The objective is to re-establish proper crown structure. This usually takes multiple seasons if there are significant corrections to make.
Crown Raising
The removal of lower branches to allow for vehicular or pedestrian traffic, buildings and power lines. Standard clearances are 10 feet over sidewalks and roofs and 15 feet over streets.
Crown Cleaning
The removal of dead and/or broken branches. Industry standards specify that deadwood 2” in diameter and larger be removed. We remove deadwood 1” in diameter and larger as well as smaller dead twigs within our path.
Reduction Cut
The removal of a terminal branch back to a lateral branch at least 1/3 its size.
For All of Your Tree Care Needs
Rootdown specializes as a low impact tree service. Our arborists currently do all aerial work climbing while incorporating the latest technology. This means no heavy trucks on your lawn. The only evidence we leave behind is our quality work.