Classic City Arborists Photo Gallery

Each section listed below deals with different aspects of our everyday jobs
so our customers can see us in action BEFORE we actually do their job
​to alleviate any inhibitions or concerns.

Before and After Photos

Whether it's complete tree removal, pruning, clearing underbrush or cabling, Classic City Arborists strives to make the customer happy and help to improve their property's overall "curb appeal" while maintaining a healthy establishment of green space. Check out some of our before and after photos!

Climbing

Sometimes bucket trucks and scissor lifts just can't make it to a tree, but we don't mind climbing when we need to!

Felling Whole Trees with Precision

Many times, trees that are to be removed for one reason or another must either be climbed or a bucket truck/scissor lift must be used to safely get the tree on the ground without causing harm to person or property. There are cases however, that a tree can be felled whole, from the ground. In certain situations, felling a tree whole decreases not only the time it would take to get a tree on the ground but could also be a safer alternative to climbing the tree in question or working it down from a bucket.

​What does this mean to a homeowner? Usually decreased cost for removal. 
Some homeowners have reservations about felling trees whole, especially if it is felled onto sod, around driveway, shrubbery or other trees. Listed below are some photos and videos that show how we go about felling trees with precision and also the steps we take to preserve existing landscaping.

Tree Cleanup Utilizing a Miniature Skid Steer 

As hard as cutting down or pruning a tree can be, that's only half of the work. Cleaning a tree up from a location that is hard to access with large equipment can be a very physical process. To alleviate some of the physical demands of cleaning tree debris up we utilize a miniature skid steer whenever possible. Usually the first thing that pops into a customer's head when they hear "skid steer" is "That will destroy my yard!" Below are some pictures and videos from jobs where our miniature skid steer was utilized in cleaning up tree debris.
The first set of photos show where we cleaned up a large pine tree that was located in a backyard. We laid out plywood in the high traffic areas where the miniature skid steer would need to pivot to get the material through a gate to eliminate the possibility of tearing up the sod. Even after making 20+ trips and carrying heavy logs over the areas where plywood was not laid out, you can clearly see in the last few pictures that the sod was virtually unaffected by the skid steer clean up process.
The video shows a different job where multiple pine trees were felled whole in a backyard across sod and then cleaned up utilizing the miniature skid steer.

In short, utilizing a miniature skid steer like ours has positive benefits for both Classic City Arborists and our customers. We benefit from not having to be as physical which reduces the risk of injury and the customer benefits from saving some money due to the fact of decreased time spent on the job.

Underbrush Clearing

Clearing underbrush not only improves your view and property value but also helps to minimize unwanted pests like mosquitoes and helps you to better see other animals like snakes when walking around your property. Clearing underbrush in overgrown areas close to your home also gives you a more usable and enjoyable space, especially when it comes to kids and pets playing and being able to see where they are at all times.

Zip Lines and Tree Work

I know it's hard to see, but the tree we are removing is located in the backyard behind a fence and tall shrubs. There was no access to backyard except through a small gate and stairs. We decided to use our brains instead of our backs and created a zip line using a taller tree located further in the backyard as an anchor and a 200 foot rope coupled with the tension power of the miniature skid steer.

Hanging Whole Trees

Sometimes, due to safety concerns, it is better to hang a whole tree than to try and climb it. The tree to be removed is rigged to another tree using ropes and a Good Rigging Control System (GRCS). The tree is held in a vertical hanging position by a neighboring tree so that lower sections of the tree can be cut away piece by piece. Once the tree is a reasonable size, it can be lowered down do the ground.

Cabling

Cabling is a process of mechanically reinforcing structural defects of a tree. Cabling is an alternative to tree removal when used in conjunction with weight reduction of the canopy. The process of cabling involves boring a small hole through the stem of a tree and inserting a cable that runs to another stem on the tree that would provide support.