FAQ Category: Tree Trimming

For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not trim trees near power lines yourself. Always contact NBU so trained professionals can handle the work safely.

Yes. Vines that interfere with equipment or create safety concerns may be removed.

Our primary responsibility is maintaining safe clearance around electrical lines. Communication line maintenance is typically handled by the appropriate service providers.

Routine tree trimming related to safety and service reliability is part of NBU’s operations. There is no direct charge to customers for standard safety-related trimming.

Our crews make every effort to remove debris as quickly as possible. Cleanup timing may vary depending on weather and workload, but we aim to leave your property safe and tidy.

Tree removal is only considered when trimming cannot safely resolve the issue. Each situation is evaluated individually to determine the best and safest solution.

Proper trimming does not harm healthy trees. In many cases, strategic pruning can actually improve tree health by removing weak or damaged branches.

NBU follows professional, industry-standard trimming practices designed to promote healthy regrowth while maintaining safe clearance from power lines.

If a tree becomes a safety concern, it may need to be trimmed or, in rare cases, removed. Our goal is always to preserve trees when possible while keeping people and infrastructure safe.

Planting trees in the right location is the best way to prevent future trimming. Choose species with mature heights that won’t interfere with power lines and consider how large the tree will become over time. Areas around transformer boxes should also remain clear to ensure safe access for maintenance and emergency repairs. Planting too close…