09/08/2026
Should I cut tree branches hanging over my roof?
A branch hanging over your house isn't automatically a dangerous branch and cutting everything back or away from the roof can sometimes do more harm than good.
What actually matters?
• Is the branch dead, damaged or poorly attached?
• Is it rubbing the roof or structure?
• Is there enough clearance for normal movement?
• Will removing it negatively affect the tree's structure or balance?
Sometimes pruning is the right answer. Sometimes a little clearance is all that's needed. And sometimes that big limb over your house is perfectly healthy and doing exactly what trees do.
The goal isn't to keep trees away from your home. It's to manage them safely around it.
Not sure about yours? That's what an arborist assessment is for!