Support for a tree worth keeping.
Cables and braces support weak forks, heavy limbs and split unions, so a valuable tree can stay standing through storms instead of splitting.
- Priced by: Number of cables or braces and tree size
- Methods: Steel cables, rods and flexible synthetic systems
What it is, and why it matters.
Many big trees have a fork or two limbs that are tied together only by bark. Under wind or ice, that union can tear apart. Cables installed high in the crown share the load, and rods or braces tie split trunks together so the tree can keep growing.
Nashville Tree Service installs cables and braces in valuable trees across Middle Tennessee. We choose hardware sized for the tree, place it at the right height and check it from time to time. It does not stop every failure, but it can add years to the life of a tree.
Four things done right.
Share the load
A cable reduces the strain on a weak union.
Saves valuable trees
Prevents a split that would otherwise cost the tree.
Subtle and neat
Hardware sits high in the crown where it is hard to see.
Checked over time
We can inspect and replace hardware as the tree grows.
From first call to tree cabling and bracing.
- 01
Assess
We inspect the fork or split and the surrounding wood.
- 02
Plan
We choose the cables or braces and their placement.
- 03
Install
Climbers place the hardware in the crown.
- 04
Inspect later
We recommend a check every few years.
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Will a cable hurt the tree?
Not when installed correctly. It sits inside the crown and does not girdle limbs.
How long does it last?
Systems may last many years but should be inspected every few years.
How do I get an estimate for tree cabling and bracing?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-431-3789. A few photos and a rough height usually give us what we need, and we send a written price. Larger jobs start with a short visit.
Ready to talk about tree cabling and bracing?
A short visit or a few photos, and a written price. A real person calls back promptly.