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Black Mountain's Truck-Hub wireless technology provides real-time communication and data sharing between utility staff, crews, mobile devices, and back-office systems.
What Can We Do For You?
Regardless of the size or scope of your job requirements, Black Mountain is ready and able to serve you.
We are a family-owned tree service offering the highest quality tree care in the Treasure Valley!
We will take care of all your tree service needs in an efficient and friendly manner, providing expert tree removals, fine tree pruning, and stump grinding. We'll leave your site clean, too. As always, estimates are FREE!
Licensed, bonded, and insured for your peace of mind.
Our services include:
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Tree Trimming & Pruning
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Tree Removal
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Aerial and Ground Based Side-Trimming to Widen
Off-Road Rights-of-Way -
Right-of-Way Clearing for New Service Roads
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Emergency Storm Service
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Snow Removal
NERC Compliance and Risk Assessment
Compliance with NERC regulations for vegetation management on transmission lines in particular, make it especially important for utilities to identify threats from vegetation, eliminate them and provide all the documentation required.
Residential/Commercial
Black Mountain offers residential and commercial tree services including:
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Pruning/Trimming
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Removal
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Stump Grinding
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Brush Chipping
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Disposal
Municipal
The removal of dead or dangerous trees along public thoroughfares is a priority for every community. Eliminating deadwood, keeping municipal utility lines clear of branches and correctly pruning young trees is equally important in minimizing liability and maintaining a healthy, attractive urban forest. And with invasive pests such as the Emerald Ash Borer, municipal agencies often need help in executing a mitigation and treatment plan. Black Mountain has knowledgeable tree care professionals with the experience and equipment to perform these tasks safely and efficiently.
Investor Owned Utilities
Vegetation management on transmission and distribution lines is critical for safe, reliable power.
Whether it's routine line clearance, capital clearing, or emergency storm restoration work, Black Mountain has unmatched resources in experienced personnel, specialized equipment and expertise. We can be a valuable partner in developing efficient and effective vegetation management programs to meet the reliability standards enforced by the North American Electric Reliability Corp.
Pipeline
Whether it's initial site clearing or right-of-way maintenance services, Black Mountain has the equipment and skilled operators to manage trees and brush in all types of terrain.
FAQ's
Can any tree service do what you do?
Can any tree service do what you do?
NO! The voltages of the power lines are much higher than household current. Any work around power lines must be performed by professional line clearance personnel. All of Black Mountain's professional utility arborists have been specially trained to work around power lines. Never attempt to do utility pruning yourself, and do not hire anyone to do the work. If you have any questions about who is qualified to do line clearance work, contact your local utility company.
Why do you have to prune or remove my trees? Why do you have to prune so much?
There are many reasons to prune or remove trees that are growing into power lines.
Some common reasons include:
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Utilities are usually required by law to maintain safe and reliable electric service for the public.
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Trees near utility lines must be pruned or removed to keep the power on, and to protect high-voltage lines from damage.
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Reducing the threat from trees will reduce power failures and the hazard of downed wires, especially during storms, when trees and branches sway considerably. A single tree failure can cause a power outage for thousands of people.
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The amount of pruning varies depending on the type of tree, how often the tree is pruned, and the type of power line.
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Tree care industry standards recommend removing branches that grow toward the lines, reducing the amount of pruning needed in the future.
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Some trees grow many feet per year, and will quickly grow back into the lines unless they are adequately and properly pruned.
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Tall growing trees directly beneath power lines may require extensive pruning, including the removal of the main leader.
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