Emergency Tree Service

In many cases, a tree can be restored back to health after it has been damaged by a storm. There are several factors to consider before steps are taken to restore the tree and not all trees can be saved. Here are some steps we can take to restore your storm damaged tree:

• Assess the Damage: A professional arborist will first assess the extent of the damage to determine if restoration is possible. Factors include the tree’s age, health, and the severity of the damage.
• Pruning: Careful pruning of broken or damaged branches is the first step in restoration. This helps prevent disease and pest infestation and encourages healing.
• Cabling and Bracing: For trees with split trunks or large, damaged limbs, cabling and bracing may provide additional support and prevent further damage while the tree heals.
• Soil Care: Improving soil conditions around the tree can promote root growth and overall health. This may involve mulching, watering, and sometimes fertilizing.
• Disease and Pest Management: The arborist will treat any diseases or pest infestations that could weaken the tree further, using environmentally safe methods.
• Monitoring: After initial treatment, the tree will need to be monitored over several months or even years to ensure it recovers properly. Follow-up care may be necessary.
• Accepting Loss: In some cases, if the tree is too severely damaged or poses a safety risk, removal may be the only option. An arborist can help make this determination.
• Preventive Measures: Finally, the arborist may recommend preventive measures to protect the remaining and surrounding trees from future storm damage.

• Complexity of the job: The complexity of the job affects the timeline; trees entangled with power lines or close to buildings require careful, methodical work to ensure safety, extending the removal time
  
• Accessibility: Trees that are easy to reach can be removed more quickly than those in tight or hard-to-reach locations.
  
• Condition of the Tree: Trees that are dead, diseased, or unstable may require more careful and thus time-consuming removal methods to ensure safety.

Upon inspection of your trees, and by the time we give a cost estimate, we will have a better idea of how long your tree removal project will take.

There are several preventive steps we can take to ensure your trees are prepared for even the worst storms. Here are some of the ways we can protect your trees:

• Regular Inspections: Have your trees inspected regularly by a certified arborist to identify and address any health issues or structural weaknesses.
• Proper Pruning: Regular, professional pruning can help reduce wind resistance and remove potentially hazardous limbs, making trees less susceptible to storm damage.
• Plant The Right Trees: Choose tree species that are known to be resilient to storms and suitable for your local climate and soil conditions.
• Strategic Planting: Plant trees in groups and use windbreaks to reduce wind impact during storms. Ensure trees are planted at the correct depth and with enough space to grow.
• Support Young Trees: Use stakes and ties to support young or newly planted trees until their root systems are well-established.
• Soil Care: Maintain healthy soil around your trees to promote strong root growth, which can help anchor trees during storms.
• Mulching: Apply mulch around the base of trees to retain soil moisture and reduce temperature extremes, contributing to overall tree health.
• Watering: Ensure trees are properly watered, especially during dry periods, to prevent stress that can weaken trees and make them more susceptible to damage.
• Avoid Construction Damage: Protect tree root zones from construction damage, compaction, and grade changes that can affect tree health and stability.

• Fast-Growing Species: Trees that grow quickly, such as willows, poplars, and some pines, tend to have weaker wood that is more prone to breaking during storms.
• Deciduous Trees: Broad-leaved deciduous trees, especially those with large canopies like maples and oaks, can catch more wind and are more likely to suffer limb damage.
• Old or Diseased Trees: Older trees and those with existing health issues or structural weaknesses are more likely to be damaged or uprooted in a storm.
• Improperly Pruned Trees: Trees that have been topped or improperly pruned in the past may have weak, unstable growth patterns that make them more susceptible to storm damage.
• Non-Native Species: Non-native trees that are not adapted to the local climate and soil conditions may be less resilient to storms than native species.
• Trees in Wet Soil: Trees growing in saturated soil or areas with poor drainage are more likely to be uprooted during storms due to weakened root systems.
• Specific Varieties: Certain species, such as Bradford pears, are notorious for splitting under storm stress due to their branching structure.
• Location Factors: Trees standing alone or in exposed locations, such as on hillsides or near coastlines, face a higher risk of storm damage.