Dangerous Dead Oak Tree Removal Over Powerlines | Backyard Precision Rigging

This massive dead oak tree was hanging over a residential backyard — and right over active powerlines. With decay throughout the canopy and limbs threatening the home below, this removal took some serious planning, teamwork, and precision.

Watch as our crew from Rooted Arbor Care uses a combination of GRCS rigging, technical climbing, and backyard access strategy to safely bring down this hazardous tree without damaging the property or disrupting power.

🪓 Featuring:
– GRCS rigging
– Deadwood removal over live powerlines
– Backyard access challenges
– Arborist climbing footage
– Precision cuts and smooth coordination

This is what real arborist work looks like when the stakes are high.

Location: St. Louis Metro Area
Tree: Mature Red Oak
Hazards: Hypoxylon canker, overhead 3-phase power lines, fences, home, deck + patio

Crew:
Andy – Climber, ISA Certified Arborist, CTSP, TRAQ
Mat – Loader/Ground operations, ISA Certified Arborist
Thomas – Foreman, Rigging (GRCS), ISA Certified Arborist, CTSP
Steven – Second Rigger and Camera Operator, ISA Certified Arborist

🛠️ Gear Featured:
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Milwaukee M18 Top Handle Chainsaw – Affiliate Link
Milwaukee M18 Dual Battery Chainsaw – Affiliate Link
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GRCS
Tree Austria Pro Saddle
Akimbo
Drenaline Static Rope
Bobcat MT100
Bandit Chipper
Milwaukee Super Hawg
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🎥 Filmed and edited by Rooted’s own Steven Letzelter
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👉 Stay tuned for Day 2 coming soon!

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