Are your Trees Safe? How to Prevent Property Damage Before the Next Storm
We’ve seen everything from a major hurricane to a heavy ice storm that’s uncommon for our area in the last year and a half. If mother nature is showing us anything, it’s that you never know what could be coming.
The good thing about storm damage to trees is that you can be proactive. Protect your home with professional tree safety inspections, pruning, and selective removals of hazardous trees. Learn how to spot weak branches and structurally unsound or struggling trees before the next big weather event.
Why does storm prep start before the storm?
Weather is unpredictable. As far as we’ve come in meteorology, we all know that the forecast isn’t always accurate and you don’t really know what to expect until you’re standing in the middle of it or staring at the aftermath. Think of your trees before the winds come, to protect your family. Get your trees inspected on a random, sunny day, not when the forecast turns dark. Your property is only as prepared as you are proactive and trees usually give warnings long before failure.What are some signs of tree instability and hazards?
Look around your yard. Check for any of the following: hanging or broken branches, fungus (mushrooms, mistletoe, etc), black ants, standing water near the base of trees and root systems, hollow areas in limbs and trunks, animals coming out of said holes, newly leaning trees, disturbed ground, cracking, cut roots, a high amount of dead limbs, sudden leaf loss, or retaining leaves throughout winter.
These things aren’t always a telling factor, but it’s worth giving a call and having it inspected to be safe. Especially if you notice things have changed or you’ve recently had a storm come through or any type of construction work completed near the trees.What is the value of early inspections?
Situations can be taken care of before they become an emergency, saving you money and potential damage. Let us inspect your root systems, tree structure, weight distributions, and meet you in the middle with a combination of budget and priorities. Failure to plan ahead will be more costly.Does insurance really matter?
YES. It matters more than you realize. If an accident occurs on your property and the company you’ve hired doesn’t have the proper insurance, you can be held responsible. Don’t put that type of risk on yourself. Hire an insured company from the start. This includes General Liability and Worker’s Compensation. Any true company will have no problem having their insurance company provide it to you. Ask us for ours anytime!When should I contact someone?
Now. Why wait? Estimates are free, we’re accommodating, your quote is good for 6 months, and there’s no reason not to. Routine maintenance and catching issues early can prevent an expensive emergency in the future that could disrupt your life. Call us today to schedule your free safety inspection before any spring storms hit.
