Call us after the scene is safe
- Wood on the roof, against the wall, or through the structure, and any wires are already the utility's problem or there are none.
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A tree landed on your house: what to do before the crew arrives
People first, then the power line, then the photos. Do not climb the roof and do not cut the tree while it is holding part of the structure.
Key takeaways
- If anyone is hurt, that call comes before the tree.
- Stay out of rooms where the ceiling is sagging. Stay off the roof.
- A line on the tree or the ground belongs to the power company. Do not spray it and do not pull the limb.
- We remove the wood. We do not rebuild the roof.
A limb on a shingle roof and a trunk through a living room are both "a tree on the house." Neither one is a chainsaw project for the homeowner. The wood may be the only thing keeping a section from dropping.
Who this job is for
Not the first call
- Injuries. Emergency services.
- Downed lines. The power company.
- A hanging limb that has not landed. Still do not pull it. See hanging limbs.
Before the crew arrives
People out of the damaged roomsUtilities called if a line is involvedPhotos from the yardPets contained
What happens, in order
- 01
Look
From the ground: what is holding what, and where a piece can be lowered.
- 02
Decide
How the wood comes off without making the opening worse.
- 03
Do
This is tree service: remove the tree from the structure and the yard, as far as access allows.
- 04
Leave
The tree is off the house. Tarps, roofing, and interior repairs are other trades. Debris we agreed to haul is gone. See storm debris.
Request storm help from the ground
Call 352-740-6624 on a weekday between 8am and 4pm, or send the work request with photos. If a line is down, call the utility first.