General Tree Service, Inc.

Facebook | Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Why Pruning Near Power Lines Should Never Be a DIY Summer Project

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Branches growing into or near a power line are one of the most common summer maintenance calls we get, and also one of the most dangerous jobs a homeowner can try to handle alone.

A tree limb doesn't have to touch a live wire to conduct electricity, sap and wet bark can carry current across a gap, and a chainsaw or even an aluminum ladder near an energized line turns a routine trim into a life-threatening situation in seconds.

Our crews are trained to assess clearance distances and work safely around energized lines, which is exactly the kind of judgment that separates a professional pruning job from a serious accident waiting to happen.

Do you have branches getting close to a power line on your property that you've been putting off dealing with?

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