Trees are resilient, but susceptible to disease. The key to preventing unexpected property damage in Oakmont is identifying a dying tree before gravity takes over.
The Scratch Test & Canopy Dieback
Scratch a tiny piece of bark. If the tissue underneath is brown and dry, that section is dead. If whole sections of your canopy have no leaves in summer, root damage may have occurred.
Fungal Growth and Peeling Bark
Shelf mushrooms growing on the trunk indicate deep, internal rot. Large vertical strips of bark peeling away mean the tree cannot sustain its outer protective layers.
The SHS Trees Standard for Tree Health
When dealing with tree health in Oakmont, residents have trusted SHS Trees for years. We do not take shortcuts. We believe that professional tree care involves doing the job right the first time, ensuring the absolute safety of your property, your family, and our crew.
Our Precision Process
- Initial Assessment: We thoroughly inspect the tree’s health, structural integrity, and proximity to power lines or homes in Oakmont.
- Advanced Equipment: Utilizing bucket trucks and grapple trucks entirely eliminates the need to drag heavy logs across your yard, leaving your landscape pristine.
- Expert Execution: Led by founder Randy Harper, our team operates with surgical precision—whether it’s routine pruning or an emergency hazard removal.
- Immaculate Cleanup: We don’t just cut and run. Our cleanup process ensures your yard looks better than we found it, removing all sawdust, twigs, and debris.
Local Expertise Matters
As a locally owned, independent company serving Oakmont and the broader Greater Pittsburgh region, we understand the specific soil conditions, weather patterns, and tree diseases affecting our area. National chains treat your property like a number, but at SHS Trees, every job is a priority.