Storm cleanup
Storm & Fallen Tree Cleanup in Raleigh
Tropical storms and remnants of hurricanes, ice storms in winter and strong summer thunderstorms all bring trees down across the Triangle. When the trees are on the ground, a clearing crew with loaders and mulchers can often clear them faster than anyone else.
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Storm jobs crews handle
| After the storm | Usual response |
|---|---|
| Pine or hardwood blocking a driveway | Cut, moved and chipped or hauled |
| Many trees down in the woods | Machine clearing and mulching |
| Root plates torn out of the ground | Cut off, removed, holes filled |
| Limb and brush piles | Ground on site or loaded out |
| Trees leaning on a house or wires | Usually a tree service or utility job; say so up front |
Stay safe
Keep away from downed wires and any tree touching them, and call your power company. A tree on a roof or hung up in other trees is a job for a tree service with the right rigging, so mention it in your request. Photograph the damage, and talk with your insurance company before cleanup if you plan to file a claim.
When everyone needs help at once
- After a widespread storm, crews prioritize blocked access and urgent jobs.
- Photos help crews give faster estimates; share them when they call.
- Get the price and scope in writing before work begins.
- Check with your town or county about debris pickup programs.
Ask each crew
- Can you handle the biggest tree down, or do I need a tree service too?
- Will you remove root plates and fill the holes?
- What happens to the wood?
- Can you provide a written estimate for my insurer?
Weather in the Triangle
Late summer and fall can bring tropical systems inland, and winter ice can snap pines. Taking out dead, leaning and weak trees during a calm season is one way owners cut down on storm cleanup later.
Frequently asked
How quickly can someone come after a storm?
It depends on how many properties were hit. Send a request once it's safe, with your town and what's down.
Do you deal with insurance?
We're a referral service, so no. Many crews can provide written estimates; ask your insurer what they need.
A tree hit my house. Is this the right place?
That's usually a tree service job. Note it in the request so it gets routed correctly.
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