Homeownership is hard–and in this current market, it’s even harder to sell a home than it is to maintain one. If all it took to sell your home to its forever family was a couple of surprising landscaping services, would you believe it? There is power in first impressions, and this goes for the housing market, too. Potential buyers are going to be a lot more willing to look at your house if it’s been maintained outside. That’s why services that seem small or random, such as tree services like trimming and removal, concrete demolition of structures or driveways that shouldn’t be standing anymore, and other landscape construction can make all the difference. Maximizing Property Value with Tree Services, Concrete Demolition, and Landscape Construction: Tree Services
The Value of Adding Trees to Your Property Studies have shown that having trees on your property can increase the property value by up to 20 percent, and there are multiple reasons for this. Along with visual appeal, having trees on your property also provides shelter from sun and rain, and they can also reduce energy costs. Not all trees will add value, however. It’s important to not only choose the right trees for the environment but also to maintain them. Plopping trees onto your property isn’t going to increase your home’s value–they need to be watered, fertilized, and pruned so they’re looking and acting their best. The Value of Removing Trees From Your Property On the flip side, it can be just as important to remove trees from your property as to add them. Mature trees can have prolific root systems that threaten sidewalks, driveways, foundations, and other structures. Trees leaning toward powerlines or buildings should also be removed as a preventative measure. It’s also important to investigate the health of the trees you think you want to keep. If any disturb the aesthetic appeal of the yard or harbor diseases that threaten other plant life, it’s best to hire a professional to remove them. You’d be surprised just how much more willing people are to look at a property when they realize they don’t have to do any extra outdoor maintenance. Maximizing Property Value with Tree Services, Concrete Demolition, and Landscape Construction: Concrete Demolition It’s common knowledge that concrete increases your property value. A dirt or gravel driveway looks unfinished and is inefficient in most types of weather. Front steps that fall apart not only ruin a potential buyer’s first impression of the home but also pose a safety risk. It works the same way for an outdoor patio. Even if you’re not looking to replace the concrete that needs to be demolished, removing it altogether can raise the value of your home. It allows potential buyers to choose what they want to do with the space, removes any immediate safety concerns, and is one less step a new homeowner will have to take after buying the home. Maximizing Property Value with Tree Services, Concrete Demolition, and Landscape Construction: Landscape Construction
Landscape Construction Ideas to Raise Property Value While you want to ensure your yard is functional and appealing, a good rule of thumb is to achieve those things while also making it as low-maintenance for the new buyer as possible. It sounds backward, but in order to achieve a low-maintenance yard, here are some things you can do:

• Plant trees (in the right spots)
• Lawn maintenance
• Install landscape lighting
• Install a fire pit
• Install irrigation (and proper drainage)
• Spruce up your walkway with mulch and repairs
• Spruce up your patio and outdoor living spaces with plants, lights, and repairs