Tree Problem Center

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Tree Leaning Toward My House — How Worried Should I Be?

Old lean vs new lean, safe angles vs dangerous angles, and exactly when a leaning tree needs to come down — straight talk from a Spokane arborist.

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Tree Leaning Toward a Power Line — Spokane Safety Guide

Tree touching or leaning toward Avista power lines? Here's exactly what to do, who to call first, and why you should never touch it yourself.

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Dead Tree Near My House — How Long Until It Falls?

A dead tree near your house is a ticking clock. Here's how to tell how dead it really is, how long you've got, and when removal becomes urgent.

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Cracked Tree Trunk — When a Crack Becomes a Crisis

Not all trunk cracks mean removal. Frost cracks, lightning cracks, and structural splits each tell a different story. Here's how Spokane arborists read them.

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Split Tree After a Storm — Now What?

Tree split in a storm — half down, half standing. Here's how Spokane crews handle storm splits safely and what your insurance actually covers.

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Mushrooms at the Base of My Tree — Is This Bad?

Mushrooms at a tree's root flare are usually the visible sign of internal root decay. Here's how Spokane arborists read them and when removal is needed.

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Hollow Tree Trunk — How Much Hollow Is Too Much?

A hollow trunk doesn't automatically mean removal. Here's the engineering ratio Spokane arborists use to decide — and how to test your tree at home.

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Neighbor's Tree Fell on My House in Washington — Who Pays?

Washington tree liability explained plainly. When your neighbor's tree hits your house, who pays — them, you, or insurance? A Spokane arborist's guide.

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