What this service includes
Co-dominant stems, weak branch attachments, and old wounds can often be reinforced with steel cabling or bracing rods. We assess every candidate tree to make sure support hardware will meaningfully extend its safe, healthy life.
Why Sacred Tree Service?
- ISA Certified Arborists assess every job before we touch a saw.
- Member of ISA and TCIA — bound by national best-practice standards.
- Fully licensed and insured, with workers’ comp coverage.
- ISA-credentialed crew based in Apopka, FL — your call goes to a real person.
Cities we serve
We provide cabling services across Central Florida, including:
- Cabling in Orlando
- Cabling in Pine Hills
- Cabling in Ocoee
- Cabling in Winter Park
- Cabling in Maitland
- Cabling in Apopka
- Cabling in Belle Isle
- Cabling in Edgewood
- Cabling in Altamonte Springs
- Cabling in Casselberry
- Cabling in Longwood
- Cabling in Winter Garden
- Cabling in Fern Park
- Cabling in Goldenrod
- Cabling in Oviedo
- Cabling in Lake Mary
- Cabling in Windermere
- Cabling in Dr. Phillips
Frequently Asked Questions
When is cabling or bracing the right call?
When a tree has a structural weakness — typically a co-dominant stem with included bark, a heavy lateral limb with a poor branch attachment, or a partially failed branch union — but the tree is otherwise healthy and worth keeping. It is not a fix for decayed wood, dying trees, or trees that should be removed. We evaluate every candidate against ISA standards. If hardware won’t meaningfully extend safe, healthy life, we’ll say so.
How much does cabling a tree cost?
A single cable installation in a residential setting typically runs $300–$1,000 per cable depending on tree size, height, and access. Bracing rods (used to hold split unions together) add roughly $200–$500 per rod. Most jobs involve 1–3 attachment points. Heritage trees with multiple failure points can run $1,500–$3,500 for a full system. We quote the full system in writing before any hardware goes in.
How long do cables and braces last?
A properly installed steel cable system typically lasts 8–10 years before inspection or replacement is needed. Synthetic (Cobra-style) cabling can last longer. Bracing rods are permanent. The tree continues to grow around the hardware, which means periodic inspection (every 3–5 years) is part of the long-term plan. We document each installation with photos and notes so future inspection has context.
Will cabling save a tree that’s already cracked or split?
Sometimes — and sometimes not. A clean recent crack with no decay can often be braced and recovered. An older crack, a split with internal rot, or a failure that has separated tissue beyond a certain limit usually means the tree can’t be saved structurally. We have to see it to know. What we won’t do is install hardware on a tree that’s likely to fail anyway — that creates a false sense of safety.