Severe weather can strike at any time, leaving fallen branches, uprooted trees, and hazardous debris in its wake. We all know Brazos Valley can often deal with storm-damaged trees that threaten homes and safety. Knowing what to do after a storm and when to call emergency tree service can make all the difference in protecting your property and restoring normalcy. In this guide, we’ll discuss the immediate steps to take post-storm and how professionals can help.
For homeowners in the Brazos Valley, Top Point Tree provides expert emergency tree services, ensuring swift and safe storm damage cleanup.
Assessing the Damage
After a storm passes, the first step is to evaluate the damage to your trees and property. Here’s what to look for:
- Hanging or broken branches: These can fail unexpectedly and cause injury or damage.
- Leaning trees: If a tree is leaning significantly, it may be at risk of falling and should be avoided, and/or managed to mitigate risk.
- Uprooted trees: Trees that have been completely uprooted pose a major hazard and could need professional removal.
- Damaged power lines: If trees or branches have fallen on power lines, do not attempt to move them—call emergency services immediately.
- Splitting Tree Trunks: If a tree trunk is split or cracked, there is a big chance it could collapse at any time.
Immediate Steps to Take
If your property has significant damage, please don’t hesitate to call us. Top Point Tree is ready and available to help get things back on track in the safest and quickest way possible, but here are some things to remember:
- Ensure Safety First: Stay away from fallen power lines and unstable trees.
- Document the Damage: Take photos of fallen trees or broken branches for insurance purposes.
- Clear Minor Debris: Small branches and leaves can be cleared safely, but avoid large or heavy limbs.
- Secure the Area: Keep pets and children away from the area and surrounding damaged trees.
- Check for Neighboring Tree Damage: Be aware of the other trees in your neighborhood. If your yard is unscathed, that doesn’t mean others were not as fortunate.
Why Professionals Might Be the Best Answer
We understand more than most how some homeowners take pride at maintaining their property but also know that storm-damaged trees can be unpredictable and dangerous. Hiring professionals ensures:
- Safe Removal: Professionals have the equipment and expertise to remove fallen trees with minimal risk of causing further damage or harm—especially if they’re on a home.
- Preventative Care: Arborists can assess tree health and provide pruning or trimming to reduce future storm risks.
- Efficient Cleanup: Handling large debris and tree removal quickly restores safety to your property.
- Insurance Assistance: A professional tree service can provide documentation to help with insurance claims.
Let Us Take Care of It
Storm damage can be overwhelming, but knowing what steps to take can help protect your home and loved ones. Top Point Tree offers emergency tree services throughout the Brazos Valley, ensuring fast, reliable, and professional care after a storm. We can assess damage and document issues to help ensure a safe and efficient recovery. We can also examine your property to provide preventative tree care to reduce future risks, keeping your home secure no matter the weather.
For expert storm damage cleanup and emergency tree service in the Brazos Valley, trust Top Point Tree to restore your property when disaster strikes.