The trunk is cracked / the tree split down the middle in Shelbyville, Indiana — what should I do?

The trunk is cracked / the tree split down the middle in Shelbyville

A vertical opening you can slide a coin or a finger into. Two stems separated at a V-shaped union with a gap that has visibly widened. Bark peeled back along the seam, sap or water weeping from it, and — the decisive one — the two halves of the canopy drifting apart independently when the wind moves them.

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If it’s on the house or across the only way out right now, call (317) 555-0142

5 crews near Shelbyville · Free estimate · No obligation

The stem has already partially failed. Whatever wood is still intact is now carrying the entire load the whole trunk used to share. This is different from a wound the tree can seal around: a shear crack propagates, lengthening a little with every wind cycle, so the trend is one-directional.

What this usually costs in Shelbyville

This is normally a hazardous tree removal job, which around here runs $800 to $5,000 depending on size and access. Treat that as a range, not a quote — nobody can price it without seeing it.

What to have ready when they call

A photo with the house in frame, so they can judge the scale
Roughly how far it is from the house, the fence or the drive
Whether a truck can get into the yard
Whether there are power lines anywhere near it
Whether anyone is using the rooms underneath

Crews taking after-hours calls near Shelbyville

Sorted by distance

Where this comes from. 5 real tree services Google lists as operating here. Ratings, review counts, hours and photos are Google’s, not ours. The quote on each card is that company’s review closest to its own average — not its best one.

Photo author: sally wilburn

Arbor Tree Company

5067 W US Hwy 40, Greenfield, IN 46140

4.323

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“This company is very courteous and friendly. They are prompt and fast at what they do. I had three large silver lead maples trimmed, seven dead ash…”
Zach Bailey · 7 years ago · Google

Black Cherry Tree Service

4035 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46237

4.894

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“They were 1 of 3 tree companies (highly regarded) I called for estimates after a storm took down a huge limb in our backyard. 1 never called back, 1…”
Wendy Foley · 3 years ago · Google

Stewarts Tree Service: Est 1980

1917 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46239

4.7122

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“Larry showed up in the morning and gave me an estimate that was fair. His crew was showed up, same day, and knocked out the job in a couple hours…”
Rick Oncale · 3 months ago · Google

We Care Tree Service

385 S Franklin Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219

4.9102

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+3

“Paul came out for an estimate. Later same week,Paul and his crew of 6 worked hard and did a complete pruning and shape up of my 30yearold oak. The…”
Steve Worden · 7 months ago · Google

Airbourne Tree Service Inc.

8909 Chitwood Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46227

4.932

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“If you need a fast, reliable, and AFFORDABLE tree services, I highly recommend speaking with Paul at Airbourne Tree Services. Paul came and gave me a…”
Desiree Kirk · a year ago · Google

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