Storms can often be enjoyable in many ways, whether it be watching the rain coming down outside or seeing lighting flash in the distance. Although, storms can also cause significant damage in many circumstances. This is especially true in the ways that storms can cause damage to trees or lead to trees falling over and causing damage to property. In fact, many people are left with what looks like a warzone after a hard storm. Fortunately, while damage from storms can seem intense, restoring property after damage is definitely possible.
Storm Damages
A severe storm can damage some of the healthiest and strongest trees. Here in Pennsylvania, storms could bring anything from heavy winds and hard rain to hail and ice. All of these types of storms can cause significant damage to trees. In some cases, the damage to the tree is enough that branches are sheared off or the tree falls. A tree could be completely healthy and still have lightning come down and split a branch right off the trunk. When these instances occur, it is ideal to call a professional to begin storm damage restoration services right away.
Removing Immediate Hazards
The first step in storm restoration is to remove immediate hazards that come as a result of the storm. In many cases, this means fallen branches and trees. Some people may have gotten lucky and only had trees and branches fall into the yard. In contrast, others may have had them fall onto their home or vehicle. Removal of fallen branches or trees will often involve cutting them up into smaller chunks and grinding them up or hauling them away. There may also be some cases where a tree or branch has not fully fallen, but is dangling or leaning in a very precarious way. It is important to address these branches as part of clean up to ensure that they do not cause damage later on. In many cases, the debris may be too large for the homeowner to be able to clear it up. This is where homeowners should not hesitate to contact a tree service. Furthermore, professionals will be able to cut up large trees or branches so that they are in manageable sizes. In addition, the tree service will be able to clear and haul away the debris to get the yard back to normal.
Saving Damaged Trees
Unfortunately, heavy storms can easily take out weak or dying trees, but they can also damage well loved and healthy trees. In some circumstances, the damage to healthy trees can be quite extreme. As a result, the owner may wonder if saving the tree is even possible. This decision can largely depend on the extent of damage of the tree. In many cases, a strong and healthy tree will be able to come back from a heavy storm, but this is not a guarantee.
Have an Arborist Evaluate the Property
Ideally, the property owner should have an arborist evaluate the trees and properly after a storm. An arborist is a tree professional or sometimes called a tree surgeon. They understand the ins and outs of trees and how to keep them healthy. When a storm hits and damages numerous trees around the area, an arborist will be able to tell which trees need to be taken down and which ones will be able to recover from the damage.
Wounded Trees are Open to Further Issues
Unfortunately, significant tree damage can lead to further issues. Large wounds or areas where branches have snapped off make it easier for tree diseases to form or insect infestations to begin. If not discovered early on, these conditions can be hard to address and may eventually kill the tree. Furthermore, tree disease and infestation can easily spread to other trees when left unchecked, which can lead to a lot of damage. This is another reason why it is important to call in an arborist, as they have the experience to notice these things. An arborist will be able to spot disease or infestation and address them. Hopefully, an arborist is able to address these issues before they kill the tree. But if not, at least the arborist will be able to mitigate the spread of the infestation.
Uprooted Trees
In some cases, a heavy storm can blow over healthy trees, even pulling a lot of their roots out of the ground with them. For larger trees, this is usually a death sentence, as too much of their root system has been removed and it will not be able to survive. Although, some smaller trees may be able to survive if enough of their roots are still in the ground. Removing the roots requires the use of heavy equipment. Prior to the tree being lifted back up, soil will be cleared from underneath so that the roots will be below soil level and once the tree is up, the soil will be filled back in.
Call a Professional
For some people, it is tempting to try various DIY solutions for storm damage restoration. This can work for clearing smaller branches or fallen trees in some scenarios. Although, if an individual is inexperienced or lacks the right equipment, this could also potentially result in injury or additional property damage. If there is a large amount of cleanup and damaged trees, then calling a professional with an arborist is a necessity.
Looking for Storm Damage Repair in Pennsylvania?
If you are looking for storm restoration services near Blair, Bedford, or Huntingdon, then give Reliable Tree Service a call. We offer several services as part of storm restoration to help clear up your home or property. We are ready to remove any fallen branches, trees, or debris to help get your space looking great again. Our goal is to get your property as close to back to normal as it can be, which is why our storm restoration services include everything from removing damaged trees to cleaning up. We have an arborist on staff to ensure that as many trees as possible can survive from storm damage. Give us a call today to discuss your situation and hear how we can help.