Sauers, Inc. conquers 2009 blizzard

The Sauers' crews were kept busy during the recent snowstorm that dumped 18" of snow in the Montgomery County service area and 23" in the Philadelphia service area. Crews got an early start on the storm around 10:00 AM to prevent the storm from getting ahead and becoming too much to handle. A total of approximately 20 plow trucks, 5 loaders, and 20 shovelers were utilized to clear a total of approximately 20 commercial properties, which included Class A office space, industrial sites, retail stores, and apartment complexes. Everyone involved performed above par and made the storm a success. Most importantly, all customer locations were open for business in time with no disruption to tenants or employees. If you or anyone you know was not completely satisfied with their snow removal contractor, call Sauers, Inc. today to setup a consultation and learn what sets us apart from the competition.

Have you inspected your trees & shrubs since this recent major snow fall?

We finally recieved a decent amount of snow for the first time in the past few seasons. Take notice to your trees for broken limbs and stress cracks due to excessive weight of snow & ice. Also brush off any snow sitting on your shrubbery or low limbs that you can reach to reduce the weight of the heavy snow & ice if possible, especially evergreens that are more dense. If you have noticed anything of concern, feel free to contact Sauers, Inc. for a FREE evaluation.

Mike Sauers
ISA Certified Arborist
215-659-1613 x 102
mikesauers@sauersinc.com

Sauers, Inc. Removes Fallen Tree From House

With consistent wind conditions last week, our phones were ringing with fallen limbs & broken branches. A client in Huntingdon Valley called us at about 4:30 Thursday evening after a large tree had up-rooted and fell on his house. Our Arborist, Scott Russell, went to meet with the client and evaluate the situation within about an hour's notice. The tree was laying on the house and had caused some structural damage. The job would require the use of a crane to lift the tree off of the house to minimize further damage to the house and safety concerns for our crew.

Scott was able to reschedule the next days jobs and arrange for our crew to show up first thing the next morning. By noon time, our hardworking crew had the tree removed from the clients house and had the property cleaned up of all tree debris. Our client was extremely satisfied with our work and thankful for the fast service. This is just an example of how dedicated Sauers, Inc. is to serving our clients in a timely and professional manner.

Mike Sauers
ISA Certified Arborist
215-659-1613 x 102
mikesauers@sauersinc.com

Sauers, Inc. Saves Client's Hemlock Tree

Recently, I provided a courtesy follow up evaluation for an existing client in Willow Grove who mentioned some small pruning work that she was interested in having us provide a quote for. After looking at the small Crape Myrtle tree in her back yard to be pruned for proper structure, I explained that I would like to observe the condition of the other trees on her property while I was there.

Sure enough, the 80' Co Dominant Hemlock tree between her house & her neighbor's house not only showed signs at the main crotch of splitting, but about 50' up, one of the 2 trunks had a large crack that presented a hazardous situation. With an extensive crack or split, the tree could fail at that point with the next rain, wind, or snow event.

We pruned the tree to provide clearance from the houses & remove any dead-wood. We also performed selective pruning to thin the foliage & weight so wind, snow, & ice can pass through with less resistance.

After pruning the tree, we installed 3 Brace Rods to secure the existing crack 50' up & installed 1 Steel Support Cable to prevent the weak connection at the main crotch from splitting.

This job was in the price range of $800.00, but saved our client from spending $2,850.00 to remove this tree, as well as preserved a mature peice of nature for their property.

We cannot stress enough the importance of having our Arborists monitor your trees at least 1 time per season. Although you may not see anything that needs attention, our Arborists are trained to recognize signs and symptoms that if caught early, may save you a bigger headache later. Call us today to arrange for a FREE Evaluation and peice of mind for the Winter Season.

Mike Sauers
ISA Certified Arborist
215-659-1613 x 102
mikesauers@sauersinc.com

Snow, Ice, & Wind Are On The Way!

December is here and the snow, ice, and wind are just around the corner. These are prime conditions to cause trees to fail & snap due to excess weight and stress. A Sauers Arborist can come out and provide you with a FREE Evaluation to inspect your trees for signs of future problems. Crown thinning, Cabling, & Bracing are all services that Sauers, Inc. provides to our clients to help reduce the risk of experiencing unexpected tree problems.

If you do experience fallen limbs or trees on your property, house, or powerlines, Sauers, Inc. is available 24 hours a day to help you. Call today to have our Arborist provide you with some peace of mind to get you through the Winter Season!

Mike Sauers

ISA Certified Arborist

mikesauers@sauersinc.com

215-659-1613 x 102