Dead Branches Overhanging House
Dead or dying branches hanging over the roof, driveway, or garden, posing a risk of falling.
What Is Causing This?
- 1Natural dieback in the tree canopy
- 2Disease or fungal infection killing branches
- 3Storm damage leaving broken limbs hanging
How Urgent Is This?
This needs prompt attention. Delaying could cause further damage, safety risks, or significantly higher repair costs.
What Needs to Be Done
A tree surgeon will safely remove the dead branches using ropes and rigging to lower them without damaging the property below. They will check the rest of the tree for further issues.
How Much Will It Cost?
National average estimate
Labour: £153 – £675 | Materials: £0 – £43
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How to Prevent This
Have mature trees checked for dead wood annually. Do not ignore small dead branches as they grow into larger problems. Schedule deadwood removal before autumn storms.
Related Problems
A tree that has developed a noticeable lean, particularly after a storm, raising concerns about it falling.
A fence damaged by branches falling from a tree, roots lifting the posts, or the trunk pushing against the fence.
A tree that has been damaged by a storm, with broken branches, split trunk, or partial uprooting.
Other Tree Surgeon Problems
A tree that has developed a noticeable lean, particularly after a storm, raising concerns about it falling.
Cracks in the house or signs of subsidence linked to tree roots growing under or near the foundations.
A large tree significantly reducing natural light to rooms, the garden, or solar panels.
A tree's branches touching or growing very close to overhead power lines, creating a safety hazard.