Tree Size
Large trunks and limbs create heavier pieces and larger volumes of wood to control, move and haul.
Strobert specializes in large trees, restricted-access removals and other tree projects where nearby structures, limited space, instability or property conditions make control especially important.
A difficult removal is not defined by height or trunk diameter alone. The tree's surroundings, condition and accessibility can matter just as much.
Large trunks and limbs create heavier pieces and larger volumes of wood to control, move and haul.
Homes, garages, roofs, pools, fences and neighboring property can sharply reduce available drop space.
Narrow side yards, fencing, landscaping and backyard locations can prevent conventional trucks from reaching the tree.
Storm damage, splitting, uprooting or instability can make the tree less predictable during removal.
Nearby utility lines can affect whether private tree work can proceed and whether utility coordination is required first.
Soft turf, finished landscapes, slopes and other site conditions can affect equipment positioning and movement.
Large mature trees close to homes are among the projects Strobert is particularly well equipped to handle.
These trees are common on established properties where the surrounding landscape has developed around them over many years. The tree may now stand beside a house, extend over a roof, reach across a driveway or occupy a space that no longer provides a practical open drop zone.
In those conditions, the job becomes less about simply cutting down a tree and more about controlling where each section goes.
Strobert can choose among crane-assisted removal, aerial access, compact lifts, climbing and professional rigging according to the actual property.
Different sites require different production methods. Many complicated projects use more than one.
Useful when heavy tree sections can be supported and lifted from an appropriate crane setup location.
Provides mechanical canopy access where the property allows conventional aerial equipment.
Helps reach backyard or restricted-access trees where larger trucks cannot practically enter.
Provides access and controlled lowering where mechanical equipment is not the appropriate solution.
Strobert operates crane configurations with up to 170 feet of reach.
On an appropriate property, a crane may be able to set up on a driveway, street, parking area or other stable location and reach farther into the site.
This can sometimes provide access to difficult trees without positioning the largest piece of equipment directly beside the trunk.
On suitable crane removals, a large section can be secured before the final cut is completed.
Once separated, the section can be lifted vertically and moved away from the surrounding property instead of relying on an uncontrolled fall.
Strobert describes this type of operation as lifting material "up and away." The primary benefit is greater control around structures, pools, gardens and other sensitive areas.
A crane is one production option, not a universal solution.
Some properties do not provide an appropriate setup area. Others contain trees positioned beyond practical crane reach or in locations where climbing and rigging provide a better method.
Strobert's climbing arborists and trimmers can work within the canopy while ground crews use ropes, blocks, pulleys and friction-control systems to manage cut material.
Rigging allows sections to be lowered or redirected into a defined area rather than simply dropped.
Some of the most difficult residential trees are not necessarily the tallest. They are the trees that sit behind a house with no conventional vehicle route to the trunk.
Strobert's compact spider lifts can provide aerial access in tighter settings, while climbing and rigging remain available where even compact mechanical access is limited.
Long-reach crane capability may also be useful if the tree can be reached from an appropriate setup area outside the backyard.
Difficult trees often stand inside already-developed properties.
Large limbs may extend above roofs, pools, gardens, patios, fencing or other features that cannot simply be moved out of the way.
In those situations, Strobert can dismantle the tree in controlled sections and use lifting or rigging methods appropriate to the property.
Large-tree removal can require substantial equipment, but the production method can sometimes be designed to reduce unnecessary movement across the property.
Long crane reach may allow equipment to remain on a driveway, street or another suitable setup area. When machinery must travel across turf, Strobert can use large weight-distribution boards to reduce concentrated ground pressure.
Controlled lifting and rigging can also keep large pieces from striking surrounding landscaping or improvements.
These methods reduce avoidable impact but do not guarantee that every heavy tree-removal project leaves turf completely unaffected. Soil moisture, terrain, weather, machine requirements and access conditions still matter.
Private tree work near residential utility infrastructure can be within Strobert's capabilities, but utility lines create an important safety boundary.
Strobert is not a utility vegetation-management or line-clearance contractor. If energized primary or high-voltage lines prevent safe private tree work, the responsible utility may need to establish appropriate clearance before Strobert proceeds.
Once safe working conditions exist, Strobert can evaluate the private tree removal using the same crane, aerial, climbing or rigging options available for other difficult trees.
Storm damage can change the character of a tree-removal project immediately. A tree may split, uproot, fall onto a structure or leave heavy sections hanging in unstable positions.
A damaged tree may no longer support its own weight normally. The remaining trunk, roots or canopy can shift as the tree is dismantled.
Crane support, climbing, aerial access and controlled rigging can all be relevant depending on what failed and where the tree came to rest.
Strobert maintains 24/7 emergency dispatch for genuine tree hazards such as a tree on a structure, blocked critical access or a dangerously unstable tree.
Routine estimates and non-hazardous tree work remain normally scheduled services.
Learn about 24/7 emergency tree service →A multi-tree project creates a different production problem from a single isolated removal.
More logs need to be moved, more brush processed, more truck capacity may be required and stump work may become part of the scope.
Strobert owns loaders, log trucks, chippers, stump grinders and other equipment that supports these later stages of the project in addition to the actual cutting.
Multi-tree removal and residential lot clearing are among the project types that make particularly strong use of Strobert's operating capacity.
The appropriate removal method cannot be determined from tree height alone.
The arborist considers whether the tree is sound, damaged, split, decayed, leaning or otherwise unstable.
Buildings, pools, neighboring property and available work zones affect how sections can be removed.
Driveways, gates, side yards, slopes and backyard obstacles determine what equipment can practically reach the site.
Soil, turf, terrain and weather can affect machine placement and movement.
Nearby lines or other infrastructure can affect the work plan and whether outside coordination is required.
Large wood and multiple trees influence log handling, chipping, hauling and crew requirements.
Most Strobert production jobs use a crew of approximately four to five people.
A typical crew can include a foreman, climbing arborist or trimmer, ground crew members and a crane operator when crane-assisted work is required.
Strobert's sales arborists generally perform the initial evaluation and hold ISA certification.
Depending on season, Strobert reports a workforce of approximately 25 to 50 crew members and arborists and the ability to operate roughly five to eight crews simultaneously.
That capacity becomes particularly relevant during storms, multi-tree projects and larger commercial operations.
Strobert's sales arborists hold ISA certification. Field crews receive safety training and operate within applicable professional tree-care and safety standards.
The company is TCIA accredited and maintains Commercial General Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance.
Applicable equipment operators and Plant Health Care personnel maintain the credentials required for their respective roles.
Large-tree work produces substantial material that needs to be handled after the tree is dismantled.
Large wood can be loaded and removed using Strobert's log-handling equipment, unless the property owner wants to retain specified wood.
Smaller woody material can be chipped or shredded as part of the cleanup operation.
Strobert owns stump-grinding equipment. Stump grinding is performed when it is included in the project proposal.
Learn about stump grinding →Specialized equipment should solve a real production problem.
Some trees that look intimidating can still be handled effectively with a skilled climbing crew and conventional tree-care equipment. Other trees benefit significantly from mechanical lifting, compact access or heavy material-handling capacity.
Strobert's advantage is not using the largest equipment possible. It is having enough options to choose the approach that fits the tree and property.
A small, sound tree in an accessible open area may not require substantial production equipment.
If the contractor's existing crew, access equipment and material-handling capacity comfortably match the project, a smaller operation may be a reasonable choice.
Strobert's capabilities become more distinctive as the tree becomes larger, access becomes tighter, surrounding property becomes more sensitive or the volume of material increases.
The relevant question is whether the contractor's normal operating capacity matches the problem.
See the full Strobert job-fit guide →There is no universal price for a difficult tree.
Tree size, condition, structures, access, required equipment, log volume, stump work and project location all affect the scope.
Company-owned equipment can improve efficiency on projects that genuinely need it, but it does not guarantee that every difficult removal will be less expensive than a simpler tree.
The most useful comparison is between proposals covering the same scope, including material handling, stump work and cleanup.
Learn about tree removal cost, value & efficiency →Strobert's core service territory covers a broad area of Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania.
Tell Strobert where the tree is located, what surrounds it and whether there are access, structure, utility or storm-damage concerns. An arborist can evaluate the property and determine an appropriate removal method.
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