A split trunk after a storm is not something to wait on. Our licensed arborists inspect and remove storm damaged trees across Springwood, with crane-assisted removal where the trunk is too unstable to climb. Book a free tree inspection, or call the 24/7 emergency line on 0475 463 597.
A split trunk means the tree has lost its structural integrity. The wood fibres that hold the trunk together have torn, so the tree can no longer carry its own weight without risk. A storm damaged tree like this can fail without warning, even on a calm day.
When a split trunk gives way, the heaviest part tends to fall in one piece. Depending on where the tree stands, the damage can reach:
Splits widen with each gust of wind and each wet spell. Cutting into a split trunk is dangerous, because the load can lurch and drop limbs or the whole crown. Call an arborist as soon as a tree shows storm damage. A certified arborist can judge whether the tree can be managed or needs to come down, and early inspection can prevent the damage described above.
The job starts with a free tree inspection from a certified arborist, who checks how far the split runs and what sits underneath. Before any tree removal is recommended, the team also confirms what council permit requirements apply to your property.
Safe tree removal typically means taking the tree down in controlled pieces. Where a split trunk is too unstable to climb, crane-assisted removal lifts sections clear of your roof, fencing and powerlines.
A split trunk can fail without warning, so we plan every cut around where the weight will go before anyone leaves the ground.
Joseph Khoury, Director & Founder, Trees Down Under
Once the tree is down, the crew completes the job to a high standard:
Call the 24/7 line on 0475 463 597. A certified arborist will inspect the tree at your Springwood property with no call-out fee.
Tree work near homes, powerlines and bushland has to meet council and safety rules, so licensed arborists matter here. Trees Down Under uses safe, modern equipment that protects your property and Springwood’s natural surroundings.
Before a storm damaged tree comes down, the team checks what approvals apply. Rules differ between councils, so read the current requirements on the Blue Mountains City Council website or the Penrith City Council website. Confirm permit requirements before any tree removal goes ahead.
Parts of Springwood sit within the 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code area, where bushfire rules allow certain clearing near homes. Eligibility depends on your property, so check the NSW Rural Fire Service 10/50 tool before any clearing starts.
Properties near bushland benefit from regular tree care. Keeping vegetation managed reduces fuel close to the house and lowers the chance of weak limbs failing.
Trees Down Under covers more than removals in Springwood, so one local team can look after every tree on the property. Related services include tree pruning, crown thinning and shaping, tree health inspections and risk reports, and vegetation control.
Stump grinding, root removal and green waste removal are also available when a job needs finishing off. For general removals beyond storm damage, see our tree removal service in Springwood.
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Thank you for considering a local Hills District business for your Springwood property. Checking a storm damaged tree early is the simplest way to keep a split trunk from becoming a bigger problem.
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