Recent Storms Are a Good Reminder to Check the Trees Around Your Home

If you live in the Triad, you know we’ve had our share of storms lately. Heavy rain, strong winds, and saturated ground can be hard on trees, and sometimes the damage isn’t obvious right away.

We’ve seen plenty of situations where a tree looks fine from the ground, but a closer look shows a cracked limb, weakened branch, or other storm damage that could become a bigger problem when the next round of bad weather comes through.

That’s why now is a good time to walk around your property and pay a little extra attention to your trees.

Some storm damage is easy to miss

A fallen tree or large limb in the yard is hard to overlook. A branch that cracked during a storm but hasn’t fallen yet is a different story.

Take a look up into your trees, especially around your home, driveway, vehicles, fence, and anywhere your family spends time outside. If you notice hanging branches, fresh cracks, broken limbs, or anything that looks different after a storm, it’s worth having it checked.

The same goes for the tree itself. After periods of heavy rain, saturated ground can make it harder for roots to keep a tree stable. A new lean, raised soil, exposed roots, or movement around the base can all be signs that something has changed.

Storm cleanup is about more than what’s already on the ground

When people think about storm cleanup, they often think about removing fallen branches and debris. That’s certainly part of it, but it’s also important to look at what may have been left behind.

Damaged limbs that are still in the tree can fall days or even weeks later. Taking care of those issues as part of your storm cleanup can help prevent additional damage to your home, vehicles, fencing, or landscaping.

This is especially important with larger, mature trees. They add shade, beauty, and character to our properties, but their size means a damaged limb can do a lot of damage when it comes down.

Fortunately, storm damage doesn’t always mean a tree needs to be removed. In many cases, trimming damaged limbs and properly caring for the tree can help keep it healthy and safe.

When tree damage can’t wait

Sometimes a storm leaves behind a situation that needs immediate attention. A tree may fall across a driveway, a large limb may land on a structure, or a damaged tree may be at risk of falling.

That’s when an emergency tree service can help safely address the immediate problem and begin the cleanup process. Depending on the situation, that may mean removing fallen limbs, clearing access to your property, or completing an emergency tree removal when a tree can no longer be safely left standing.

If a tree or limb is touching a power line, always stay clear and contact your utility provider first.

A little prevention can make a difference before the next storm

We can’t predict when the next big storm will come through the Triad, but we can make sure our trees are in the best shape possible when it does.

Regular trimming and keeping an eye on the health of your trees can make a real difference. It also gives you a chance to address smaller concerns before they turn into an emergency or cause damage to your property.

If you’re walking around your yard after a storm and something just doesn’t look right, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Give SAL Tree Service a call and we’ll come take a look. Whether you need help with storm damage, tree cleanup, emergency tree removal, or simply want to know if a tree is safe, we’ll let you know what needs attention and what doesn’t.

Sometimes a little peace of mind is all you need.

SAL Tree Service

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