After a storm, a cracked trunk, hanging limb, or new lean can mean a tree that looks standing is actually one gust from failing.
Southeastern PA takes real weather — summer microbursts, nor'easters, ice, and the tail ends of tropical systems — and the damage isn't always obvious. A tree can survive the storm and still be dangerous: a cracked fork or a fresh lean means the structure is compromised, and the next wind can finish the job.
Hung-up limbs and split trunks are exactly the situations to keep people away from and leave to a crew with the rigging to handle them safely. This is the bread and butter of our 24-hour emergency work.
This is general guidance from three decades of tree work across the Philadelphia area — not a formal diagnosis. When it matters, we'll come look at the actual tree and give you a straight answer, free.
Brennan Tree Service has cared for trees across the Philadelphia area since 1994.
A new lean, especially with lifted or cracked soil at the base, means the root system may have failed and the tree can come down. Keep clear of it and call us for an emergency assessment.
No pressure, no surprises — we come out, take a look, and tell you straight. Serving the Philadelphia area since 1994.