Contents (Click To Jump)
- 1 What Are the Most Common Tree Issues in Redmond?
- 2 Does the City of Redmond Provide Any Assistance in Tree Removal Problems?
- 3 Who Is Responsible for Fallen Tree Removal in Redmond?
- 4 How Does the Soil Affect Trees in Redmond?
- 5 Does Weather Affect Tree Health in Redmond?
- 6 What If Dead Trees Are Near Power Lines in Redmond?
- 7 How Much Does Tree Removal Usually Cost in Redmond?
What Are the Most Common Tree Issues in Redmond?
With all the natural beauty around your Redmond home, you probably enjoy many native trees in your yard. Some most common trees found in Central Oregon and Redmond include:
- Ponderosa pine
- Vine maple
- Western larch
- Douglas fir
- Grand fir
- Western juniper
- Quaking aspen
There are some amazing and tall native trees in the area. Sometimes, there are issues with your trees, and you need someone to restore their health or remove them. Here are some of the most common tree issues we find in Redmond.
Drought
It’s no secret that Redmond sits in a desert area, but did you know that your town only receives an annual average rainfall of 8.8 inches? The national average for rainfall is 30.38 inches each year. This is a significant difference. The lack of humidity plays another part in creating a drought feeling in the Redmond area.
While the city of Redmond doesn’t restrict your water usage, it does note that outdoor water usage soars in the summer months. The town encourages the homeowners to conserve water and not use any more than necessary watering your lawn.
Trees need two things to grow and thrive: sunshine and water. Redmond offers plenty of sunshine, but not so much rain. When tree roots don’t get enough water, it can cause the tree to stop growing and possibly wither and die.
If you think that you have a tree dying or already dead due to lack of water, our team can come to your Redmond home to evaluate its condition. We can create a plan to remove the tree or try to restore its health.
Insect Damage
While insects offer some real benefits for people, they can destroy a tree in your Redmond yard. The most common insects found in Central Oregon include:
- Cabbage looper
- Earwigs
- Elm leaf beetle
- Fall webworm
- Root weevils
- Aphids
- Pine needle scales
- Spider mites
- And more
These little critters will make nests in your trees, and some will dine on them. Insects can damage your tree. Sometimes, the damage is so extensive that the tree can’t be saved.
It’s a good idea to walk around the yard of your Redmond home and inspect all of your trees for signs of insects and insect damage. We’ve provided a link above that provides photos of these pests, so you can easily identify them.
Common insect damage to trees can include bald patches, holes, discolored leaves, and channels dug into the bark. If you know or suspect that you have insect damage on one or more trees in the yard of your Redmond home, our team is always ready to come to you and assess the situation. If you do have insect damage, we’ll create a game plan to resolve the issue.
Does the City of Redmond Provide Any Assistance in Tree Removal Problems?
The city of Redmond takes trees seriously. In fact, it has an approved list of trees that you can plant to line the streets. However, unless the tree is on the small piece of land that meets the street, Redmond isn’t going to remove it for you. It’s considered the job of the homeowner to remove any dead or damaged trees in the yard of their Redmond home.
Who Is Responsible for Fallen Tree Removal in Redmond?
In Redmond, the homeowner is responsible for the fallen tree removal. However, there are a few exceptions. In some cases, the tree is in the easement and the responsibility of the city or a utility company. The city of Redmond requires a permit for all tree removals of trees over 4.5 feet tall and more than six inches wide.
If you’re a homeowner?
As the homeowner, you’re responsible for the removal of any fallen trees in your Redmond yard. You might be able to get the city or utility company to remove a fallen tree if it’s located on an easement. If you have any questions and think that the tree is on an easement, you can start by calling the city of Redmond and the utility company.
If you’re a renter?
In some cases, your lease might make you responsible for the upkeep of the yard. However, it doesn’t include the expense of removing a tree. You need to call the homeowner to remove a tree from a Redmond yard. It’s always a good idea to let the homeowner know if you suspect a tree is damaged and needs our professional team to evaluate it.
If you’re a landlord?
If you’re a landlord, you’ll be responsible for the removal of dead or fallen trees unless it states otherwise in your rental agreement. If you manage a property that needs a tree removed in Redmond, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to absorb the costs.
However, the contract you have with the homeowner might obligate you as the property manager to make the arrangements for the tree removal in a Redmond yard, and then deduct the costs from the homeowner’s share of the profits.
If you’re a neighbor?
A good relationship with your neighbors is essential to a happy life in Redmond. If a tree falls and covers both your yard and your neighbor’s, you may wonder who is responsible for paying for its removal.
The responsible party for removing the tree is the homeowner where the tree once grew. Whether it’s your responsibility or the neighbor’s, it’s always a good idea to go and talk to them if there’s a fallen tree stretching over both Redmond yards.
How Does the Soil Affect Trees in Redmond?
The most common soil type in Redmond is a sandy loam. This textured soil isn’t as productive in providing nutrients to trees and other greenery as other types of soil. If you have a problem with a tree in the yard of your Redmond house, it might be due to poor soil conditions. Our team can help evaluate your soil and create a plan to add nutrients through fertilizers to help your trees grow healthier.
Does Weather Affect Tree Health in Redmond?
Yes, as was discussed earlier, the dry weather and lack of humidity can cause a drought in your soil and affect the health of trees in your Redmond yard. Additionally, while Redmond only sees around 13.7 inches of snowfall each year, the numerous nights with below-freezing temperatures can affect the roots or kill a smaller, younger tree.
What If Dead Trees Are Near Power Lines in Redmond?
If you find a dead tree near the power lines in Redmond, it’s typically on an easement, and the responsibility of the power company to remove it. However, if you see a tree lying on a power line, it’s always the right course of action to call emergency services. Don’t ever approach it yourself!
How Much Does Tree Removal Usually Cost in Redmond?
There are many factors that go into the actual cost you’ll pay to remove a tree from your yard in Redmond. However, the average cost of removing a tree in the Redmond area is around $607. When you need a quote for removing a tree, our team is happy to write one up for you and review the details.
Size
Let’s be real! Oregon is home to some pretty tall and wide trees, and Redmond plays host to many of them. You might have a picture in your mind of a crew cutting a tree from the bottom and yelling “timber” as it falls. However, that isn’t really how it works.
Tall trees need to be cut down in sections, starting at the top to ensure our safety and avoid any damage to your home from falling branches or an entire tree. For this reason, it requires additional crew members, time, and safety equipment to remove a tall tree in the yard of your Redmond home.
Additional Work
While the average cost of tree removal only covers cutting down the tree and removing it from your Redmond yard, there are additional services that you might want to consider.
First, you don’t want a yard filled with stumps. Our team can remove the stumps you already have or dig out the stump after we cut down one of your trees.
Second, wood chips are a great asset to use in your yard. You can use wood chips as mulch to help your greenery grow healthy and strong. After cutting down a tree in your Redmond yard, you can ask us to turn the tree into wood chips.
We’ll cut up the tree and run it through a wood chipper for you. We can also provide this service when we trim the limbs of trees away from your Redmond home.
Location
Any real estate agent will tell you it’s all about location, and this holds true when it comes to the costs of removing a tree from your yard. Our team goes the extra mile to ensure a falling tree or its limbs don’t damage your home or roof.
If a tree is located close to your home or utility lines, our team has to use extra safety equipment and take their time about removing this tree from your Redmond yard. Also, if the dying tree is located in proximity to other trees, we need to safeguard the healthy trees while removing the dying one.
This level of care takes skill and experience. Our team has it, but it might increase the costs of removing a tree from your yard in Redmond.
