If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it, does it make a sound? We still may be debating the answer to this question, but if a tree falls in your yard, you definitely know it happened. Having a tree fall on your property is quite a stressful experience. There may be damage to buildings or belongings such as vehicles. There may even be injuries.
Your local East Tennessee tree professionals at Promier Tree hope this never happens to you, but if it does, here are some tips on what you should do:
- Check for snags: Determine what, if anything, the fallen tree hit on its way down. Were any utility lines taken down? Did it damage your home, your vehicle or your yard? Once any damage is identified, call the appropriate professionals to evaluate the damage so that they can begin to fix it. Do not approach any downed or damaged power lines.
- Take pictures: Follow the same protocol you would if you were involved in a car accident, and start taking pictures to document the situation and any damage. Take pictures of the tree and any damage that was done when it fell. No matter which insurance provider you have, your insurance agent will need as much detail as possible on the accident and the damage in order to fulfill a claim on your behalf.
- Hire a professional tree removal company: Some homeowner insurance policies also have tree insurance, in the event of storm damage and/or emergency tree removal. If a tree falls on your property, you should not attempt to remove the tree on your own! First, the tree may have done more damage to your property than you may realize. Removing a tree improperly could compound the damage that already has been done. Plus, many insurance policies will not honor a claim to fix your property as a result of tree damage unless you use a professional tree removal company to do the job. However, place a call to your insurance company to find out what is covered, if any.
- Check your other trees: If one tree has fallen, others could be at risk or have sustained damage. You can eliminate the risk of further destruction by evaluating the condition of any other trees on the property. If other trees have sustained damage or are old and sick, they could cause damage to your property. A professionally trained arborist in Kingsport like the ones on staff at Promier Tree can evaluate any type of tree for risk due to age, disease, rot, or damage. Promier Tree also offers tree pruning and tree removal services, in addition to inspections.
Tree Removal in Kingsport
Like many situations, it is important to be proactive when dealing with a potentially compromised tree. Having a dead or dying tree removed now eliminates the chance that the tree will fall and cause damage during the next big storm this summer. Promier Tree can handle the removal of any type of tree, of any size. The first step is a thorough assessment of the tree in question. Contact Promier Tree today at (423) 765-2626 to schedule an appointment with one of our arborists.
Promier Tree is here to serve residential and business customers in the areas of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport, Tennessee.