Leaning, split, or downed trees after a storm are a safety problem first. I prioritize storm calls to secure the property fast, then handle full cleanup and removal.
Sacramento's wet season brings atmospheric-river storms with sustained wind and saturated soil; a combination that topples trees whose roots never had to hold on through the dry summer months. Older shade trees, top-heavy trees that haven't been thinned, and anything already weakened by root rot or trunk damage are the most common storm casualties I see.
I triage every storm call by safety risk. If a tree is on a structure, blocking an exit, or near live power lines, that job gets priority; I'm not scheduling a "someday" appointment, I'm getting out there. Once the immediate hazard is secured, I walk the property, quote the full cleanup and removal, and schedule the remaining work.
If a line is down or a tree is actively falling, call 911 first; I handle tree hazards, not live electrical emergencies.
Emergency response covers making the site safe: securing or removing the hazard piece, clearing blocked access, and tarping exposed structures where needed. Full removal, hauling, and stump work are quoted once the immediate danger is handled.
Dealing With Storm Damage?
