Storm Damage Assessment and Restoration Services
When severe weather causes damage to trees, the damage can be minor affecting a few small branches or it can be major failures affecting many large branches or the entire tree.
Minor damage can usually be addressed with minimal pruning, while major damage may require a full restoration, entire crown reductions or even tree removal. It is important to address any broken branches to prevent a ‘domino effect’, where the holes in the crown created by broken branches result in a tree that is overexposed and at an increased risk of injury in a future storm.
Hiring a trained arborist to evaluate storm damaged trees is important for preventing further damage. Our team will assess your trees to determine whether they need to be removed, or if we can bring them back to health.
In all cases, our goal will be to restore the trees and ensure they stay healthy in the future — we will only recommend tree removals in worst case scenarios when they have been severely compromised.
Preventative Maintenance for Trees
Trees that are well maintained by an experienced arborist are often less likely to fail than trees that have un-addressed structural issues and defects.
Homeowners should consider that preventative maintenance for their trees can cost less in the long run as storm damaged tree removals often cost significantly more because of the uncontrolled way they failed, making them more hazardous and complicated to remove. Storm damaged tree removals often require special equipment like cranes to safely bring down.
The frequency of pruning for preventative maintenance depends on the tree, but it is generally required every three to five years. Having an experienced arborist caring for your trees can give them the best chance for the long term.