First, stay safe
- Stay away from any downed line, and anything a line is touching. Assume every line is live.
- Call your power company first if a line is involved.
- If a tree is on the house, stay out of the rooms under it.
- Don't try to cut a loaded or hung tree yourself. Wood under tension can snap back with serious force.
Then call
For storm damage the phone is faster than any form. Tell us where the tree is, what it hit, and whether any lines are involved. We get a crew moving and tell you what happens next.
After a big storm every crew in the valley gets busy at once. Trees on houses and trees blocking the only way out get handled first.
If you plan to file an insurance claim
Take photos of the damage from several angles before anything is moved, and keep them. Many homeowners policies help with removal when a tree damages a covered structure. Policies vary, so check yours or call your agent.
Ask the crew for a written estimate and an itemized invoice. Adjusters usually want both.
What storm work covers
- Trees and limbs on roofs, porches, decks, cars and fences
- Trees across driveways and lanes
- Hung or split trees that could still fall
- Cleanup and hauling after the danger is gone