Storm Season is Here — Why Reading Homeowners Should Check Their Trees Now
It's been quite a season for wind. If you've been following the news, you'll know that UK storms have been coming thick and fast — and the Arboricultural Association has been tracking the damage closely. Cornish woodlands were devastated earlier this year, and storm after storm has left a trail of fallen and damaged trees across the country. If you've got mature trees in your garden or on your land near Reading, now is exactly the right time to get them checked by a professional tree surgeon.
The Arboricultural Association regularly highlights how unpredictable weather can expose weaknesses in trees that look perfectly healthy from the outside. Storm damage isn't always obvious — a tree can be structurally compromised, with internal decay or root issues, long before it becomes a visible hazard. That's why trained tree surgeons like the team at Kings Tree Care Services are so important: they know what to look for.
A professional tree safety inspection by a qualified arborist can identify crossing branches, deadwood, signs of disease, and structural weaknesses that could turn into a serious problem the next time the wind picks up. In busy residential areas like Reading, Pangbourne and the surrounding villages, an unchecked tree can pose a real risk to fences, outbuildings, vehicles — and most importantly, people.
It's also worth thinking about the legal side of things. As a property owner, you have a duty of care when it comes to trees on your land. If a tree you knew — or should have known — was unsafe causes damage or injury, the consequences can be significant.
Don't wait for the next storm to find out there's a problem. Get in touch with Kings Tree Care Services, your local Reading-based tree surgeons, at http://kingstreecareservices.co.uk/ — available 24 hours, 7 days a week for emergencies.
