When severe storms move in, even the strongest and most carefully kept trees can sustain damage and in some cases damage your home or other property. Your priorities will always be to protect your family, salvage your property, and if possible, save your damaged tree. That’s where your local professional tree service can help.
At GP Tree Service, we understand the need to act quickly when storm damage occurs. We suggest taking great care when assessing for damage after a storm has passed. Look first for power lines that could be down or caught in branches, as they still could be live. Observe trees that are partially down that could be leaning on power lines.
A tree that has fallen on your property could be under tension if it is on a fence, a building, or it fell into another tree. Trees that appear undamaged could have broken limbs lodged high in the tree that could fall suddenly.
Don’t try to clear a storm-damaged tree yourself!
When high wind, heavy rain, or lightening damages your trees in Summit or Stark County, call GP Tree if:
- Limb damage is high in the tree and it needs to be removed with a chainsaw.
- The damaged tree is in close proximity to or touching any utility lines.
- A large tree is downed or uprooted and entangled with another tree, decking, or fencing.
Professional arborists approach every job with equipment and training to ensure that a tree is safely removed, as well as working to save a damaged tree whenever possible. At GP Tree we will work to save your tree if:
- It is otherwise healthy.
- Major or lead branches remain intact.
- The tree has retained at least 50 percent of its crown.
- Branches that haven’t been damaged can sustain growth of a new branch structure.
Need a tree service in Akron or Canton? Ask the right questions.
A reliable tree service will always provide credentials, proof of insurance, and a work contract for the job. Be sure to also ask about the following:
- References that you can check before agreeing to a contract.
- A written, detailed estimate so you understand exactly what you are paying for.
- How long the project will take.
- What equipment will be needed to complete the job, including cranes for removal, buckets for pruning, or cabling to shore up a damaged tree.
- How will they protect your property, including landscaping, nearby buildings, sprinkler heads, yard lighting, etc.
Storm damage has been prevalent in recent weeks due to extreme weather and the changing climate. GP Tree Service can help. Call today for 24/7 emergency tree service in Akron and Canton, as well as guidance on how to protect your trees from storm damage and disease.
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