How Do I Get My Trees Ready for Storm Season?
Before storm season, remove dead and hanging limbs, thin dense crowns, deal with weak forks on trees near the house and keep limbs off the roof. After heavy rain, watch for trees that lean or lift soil at the base.
Request tree serviceWhen are storms most likely?
In the Nashville area, spring and fall are prone to severe thunderstorms that can bring tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging wind. Storms can arrive with little warning, so it pays to deal with obvious hazards ahead of time.
Which trees should I worry about?
Big trees within falling distance of the house, garage, driveway or play areas, especially ones with dead limbs, cracks, decay or a lean. See warning signs.
What work helps most?
Removing deadwood, thinning dense crowns so wind passes through, shortening heavy limbs over the roof and cabling weak forks on valuable trees.
What about wet ground?
Saturated soil can let a tree tip over roots and all. After a long, heavy rain, look for soil cracking or heaving on one side of a big tree.
What should I have ready?
Your insurer's contact details, a camera, and a plan for keeping people out of rooms under big trees during severe weather warnings.
When should I book?
Late winter is a good time for pruning before spring storms. Hazard limbs can be removed any time. See tree trimming and pruning.
What about after a storm?
Walk the property once it is safe. Look for hanging limbs, fresh cracks, new leans and lifted soil. Don't stand under damaged trees, and keep children and pets away until a crew has looked at them. See storm and emergency tree service. Booking early also means you are not competing with everyone else for a crew in the busy weeks after the first big storm of the season.
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