MadCowTree Service
When a crane is the right tool
- Large trees leaning over a house, garage, pool or the neighbor's place.
- Dead or decayed trees that aren't safe to climb.
- Trees that have fallen on a roof and need to be lifted off, not cut where they lie.
- Backyards with no access where the only way out is over the house.
- Jobs where you want minimal impact on the lawn and landscaping.
How a crane removal works
The crane sets up on the street or driveway with mats under the outriggers. A climber or lift operator attaches a rigging strap to a section of the tree, the crane takes the weight, and then the cut is made. The crane lifts the section up and over and sets it down by the street where the grapple truck loads it. Section by section, the tree comes out without anything hitting the ground near your house.
Because big pieces come out at once, a crane job is often faster than a traditional climb-and-lower job. A tree that would take a full day of roping can be gone in a couple of hours, which can offset the cost of bringing the crane.
Our equipment
Along with the crane, we run grapple trucks that can reach, hold and lift sections, a tracked spider lift that fits through a backyard gate, and track loaders that move logs without rutting the lawn. Mats go down on the grass and concrete. When the job's done, we chip the brush, load the logs and clean up.
Safety
Crane work is planned before anybody starts cutting: where the crane sets up, how heavy each piece is, where it lands, and how we keep everyone clear. We're insured with workers' comp. Call 618-CUT-WOOD (618-288-9663) for a free estimate.
Where we do crane tree services
From our shop in Alton we cover about 30 miles on both sides of the river, including Godfrey, Edwardsville, Granite City, Collinsville, Jerseyville, St. Louis, Florissant, St. Charles and the rest of our service area.