Branches resting on a roof or hanging over the gutters don't look like much of a problem in October. Once the first ice storm rolls through Madison County, though, those same limbs pick up weight fast, and a branch that was brushing the shingles can end up punching through them.
Clearance trimming is one of the most practical services we do for homeowners in Moro, Godfrey, and Edwardsville. Our crew removes limbs that overhang the roofline, rub against siding, or crowd the chimney, and we make each cut at the branch collar so the tree seals over cleanly instead of sprouting a mess of weak regrowth.
It also cuts down on the leaves and twigs that clog gutters every fall, and it keeps squirrels from using your roof as a highway into the attic. When we're done, everything gets hauled away and the yard is cleaned up, so the only difference you notice is the extra daylight on the roof.
Is there a limb hanging over your house that you've been meaning to deal with before the weather turns?
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A before/after pair of a Metro East house with limbs overhanging the roofline, then the same roof with clear space after trimming. An in-progress shot of the crew cutting a limb above the gutter also works well. Authentic job photos strongly preferred over stock.
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