Clear Out Dead Limbs Before They Fall

Dead branches don't bend in the wind, they snap, and when they come down in Charleston, they can land on your roof, your car, or someone standing underneath. You might see brittle gray limbs with no leaves, bark peeling away, or sections of the canopy that don't green up in spring. Removing that deadwood before it falls keeps your property safer and your tree looking cleaner.

Mikes Tree Service removes dead, dying, and brittle branches from trees to reduce the risk of injury or property damage. Deadwood is more likely to break during storms, high winds, or even under its own weight, and it provides no benefit to the tree. Removing it improves the tree's appearance and eliminates hazards without affecting healthy growth.

If you've noticed dead limbs in your trees or heard branches breaking during recent weather in Charleston, reach out to Mikes Tree Service to schedule deadwood removal.

The crew inspects your tree in Charleston and identifies limbs that are fully dead or dying. Dead branches typically lack bark, feel light and brittle, and show no signs of buds or foliage. Using hand saws, pole pruners, and sometimes a lift for taller trees, they cut deadwood back to the nearest healthy branch or the trunk.

After removal, the tree looks cleaner and more balanced, with no gray, leafless limbs standing out against the canopy. The risk of something falling during the next storm drops significantly, and you no longer have to worry about branches landing in the yard or on structures below. Dead branches do not regrow, so once they're gone, the tree can focus energy on living parts.

The crew hauls away all cut material unless you want to keep it for firewood. Deadwood removal is often combined with trimming or pruning services, but it can also be done on its own if the rest of the tree is healthy. This service does not treat diseases or pests that may have caused the dieback, so if you notice large sections of the tree dying, additional assessment may be needed.