When a storm brings a tree down.
Eastern North Carolina gets its share of hurricanes, tropical storms and ice storms, and big pines and oaks don't always make it through. When a tree is on your house, your car or across the driveway, call us. We prioritize trees that are causing damage or blocking access.
What to do first
Stay away from any tree that's touching power lines, and call the power company straight away. Don't try to cut a tree that's under tension or resting on a structure; that's where most storm injuries happen. Take photos for your insurance company before anything is moved. Then call us.
How we handle it
We make the situation safe first: taking weight off the roof, clearing the driveway, and removing hanging limbs. Then we come back for the full cleanup. We use the bucket truck and loader to lift trees off structures in a controlled way instead of cutting them where they lie.
Insurance
Many homeowner policies cover removing a tree that has fallen on a covered structure. We can provide a written description of the work and photos for your claim. Check your own policy for what's covered.
What’s included
- Priority for trees on structures and blocked driveways
- Controlled lifting of trees off roofs and vehicles
- Hanging and broken limbs made safe
- Full cleanup and stump grinding afterward
- Photos and a written summary for your insurer
What affects the price
Every job is priced on site, for free. These are the things that move the number, so you know what we’re looking at when we walk your yard.
Lifting a tree off a roof takes more rigging than clearing a yard.
Trees under load have to be released slowly and carefully.
Debris, flooding and soft ground can slow the work.
Does insurance pay for storm tree removal?
Often, if the tree damaged a covered structure. Trees that fell without hitting anything usually aren't covered. Check your policy; we'll give you photos and a written summary for your claim.
Tell us about the tree. We'll take it from there.
Send a few photos and your address. We usually get back to you the same day.
Rather talk it through?919-738-3333