It can be a scary experience anytime you have a tree fall on your property. They can cause serious destruction to your home and your yard. Not only that, but hopefully the fallen tree didn’t hurt anyone as it came crashing down. If you have a tree on your property that is questionable, it is always best to have it removed before you have an accident like a falling tree. However, sometimes homeowners don’t realize their tree is in bad shape to begin with and the tree ends up coming down on its own. It can leave homeowners wondering what they should do next. Arbor Improvements is here to walk you through the process of a fallen tree and what you need to do next.
Why Would a Healthy Tree Fall Down?
There are a few different things that can cause a tree to come crashing down. You could have a tree that has fallen because of a severe storm that you are experiencing in your area. Other times, your tree might be riddled with disease or even pests that causes it to be weak and unable to stand on its own. Whatever the cause may be, it is important that you know how to deal with it appropriately.
What to do After a Tree Falls?
If you have had a tree fall on your property, it is important that you know what to do next. Here are the steps you need to take to handle a fallen tree:
– Tree Damage Assessment: The first thing that any homeowner needs to do after a tree has fallen on their property is to make sure everyone is okay. Without getting too close, find a window or some way to assess the damage that has been caused by the tree. As you make your way outside to assess the damage, make sure you have a route that is a safe one and be cautious as you approach a fallen tree to make sure you’re not in danger of getting injured.
– Contact Emergency Services: You will more than likely need to call emergency services as well. This is especially true if the tree has fallen on any power lines or is in the way of traffic. Also, you will need help if the tree is blocking any exits.
– File an Insurance Claim: Your homeowner’s insurance policy should cover the cost of the damage due to a fallen tree. Of course, this is going to depend on the coverage that you hav paid for. The next step in recovering from a fallen tree is to file a claim with your insurance company.
– Call an Tree Removal Company: Even though the tree has fallen, it is important that you don’t attempt to move it on your own. You want the help of the professionals at Arbor Improvements to help you deal with a fallen tree. We know how to safely remove it from your property.
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Whether you can save a fallen tree that has fallen over will depend mostly on the size of the tree.
Smaller juvenile trees less than 15ft. in height can generally be replanted and staked, but anything larger will most likely need to be removed. Call Arbor Improvements for all your tree care needs!
