If you have a large, mature tree on your property — especially one that's close to your home or that stands taller than the surrounding canopy — there's a service worth knowing about that most tree companies don't offer: lightning protection systems.
A properly installed lightning protection system grounds the electrical discharge from a lightning strike safely into the earth rather than through the tree's vascular system. Without it, a direct strike can shatter the trunk, split major limbs, or kill the tree outright — and depending on where the tree is standing, that can mean serious structural damage to whatever is nearby.
Southern Tree Pros installs lightning protection systems as part of our services. It's not something most homeowners think to ask about, but if you have a large, high-value tree near your home in a region that gets as much lightning activity as metro Atlanta does, it's a conversation worth having.
This is one of the services that distinguishes a full-service arborist firm from a crew that handles basic removal and trimming. We're happy to assess any tree on your property and discuss whether a lightning protection system makes sense for your situation.
Request your free estimate at southerntreepros.com or (770) 841-1684.
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