Storm Damage
Removal and restoration after storm damage can be as simple as removing broken branches and as complicated as setting up a system to lift uprooted trees safely off of a house. Our technical abilities, experience, and wide array of tools give us a range of solutions to apply to storm damage solutions, no matter how complex.
Sometimes storm damage is not as obvious as a tree falling on a roof. If you are concerned about diagnosing the structural integrity of a tree after a storm event, it can save you the hassle of greater damage later on to receive an expert opinion from one of our arborists.
How do I determine if a tree is failing after a storm?
Root Plate Lifting
Soil lifting and cracking around the base of a tree can be a sign of structural weakness after a storm, especially in trees with shallow root systems like Douglas fir.
Hanging Branches
Broken pieces hanging in branches are common after a storm, but pay attention to the size of the pieces you see. There may be greater damage than what is observable from the ground.
Cracked or Broken Stems
Cracks and breaks can compromise the structural integrity of a tree after a storm. They can also introduce diseases and pests in the future if not managed properly.
Change in Angle
Trees develop natural leans all the time, but after a storm the easiest way to tell if the lean on a conifer is new or old is to check if the very top is growing straight or is now leaning.
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