Whitney Tree Service was hired to remove two massive white pine trees from a backyard location in Warren Village.
The site presented several challenges, including limited access, nearby homes, overhead utility lines, and the distance between the trees and the crane setup location. After evaluating the site, we determined that a 90-ton crane would be the safest and most efficient way to complete the removal.
Before the work began, Green Mountain Power met with us on site to assess the nearby electrical lines. Protective coverings were installed on the primary distribution lines to improve visibility for the crane operator and ground crew during the work.
Because the trees were more than 160 feet from the crane, the crane required its full complement of counterweights. An additional tractor-trailer was brought in to deliver them, and traffic control was used while the crane occupied one lane of the road. A second lane also had to be temporarily blocked while the counterweights were transferred onto the crane.
Large sections of the pines were carefully lifted from the backyard, carried up and over the house, and placed in the driveway where they could be safely processed. The homeowner had also arranged for the usable logs to go to a local woodworker, allowing much of the wood from the trees to be put to good use rather than simply disposed of.
Despite the complexity of the setup and the long working radius, the entire project was completed in one eight-hour day with a three-person Whitney Tree Service crew. This project was a good example of how careful planning, utility coordination, specialized equipment, and an experienced crew can make a difficult residential tree removal both safe and efficient.
