What to Do After Storm Tree Damage in Edmonton

After a storm, stay clear of damaged trees and downed power lines, document the damage for insurance, and call a professional. Here is a safe, step-by-step guide.

1. Stay safe first

Keep well away from any leaning trees, hanging limbs and, above all, power lines. Treat every line as live. If wires are down or tangled in a tree, call your utility and 911, and keep everyone back.

2. Assess from a distance

From a safe spot, look at what has happened. Is a tree leaning on the house, blocking the driveway, or hung up with broken limbs? Do not climb up or try to cut anything under tension yourself, since storm-damaged trees are unpredictable and can shift suddenly.

3. Document the damage

Once it is safe, take photos of the damage from a few angles. These help with any insurance claim, and homeowner policies often cover tree damage where a tree has hit a structure.

4. Call a professional

Storm cleanup is some of the most dangerous tree work there is, with trees under load and limbs ready to drop. We respond 24/7 to make your property safe fast. See our emergency tree service.

5. Find out what can be saved

Not every storm-hit tree has to come down. Where the damage is limited, careful pruning and cabling can bring a tree back. We assess each one and give you an honest call. See our storm-damaged tree service.