Quick answerGet everyone out, stay clear of any power lines, photograph the damage, call your insurance agent, then call a licensed and insured tree service. Do not climb or cut a tree that is on a roof or tangled in lines.
Step by step
- Make sure everyone is safe and clear of the area.
- If a line is down or touching the tree, stay far away and call your utility and 911.
- Photograph the damage from several angles before anything is moved.
- Call your insurance agent and ask what they need.
- Call a tree service that is insured and can show proof.
- Tarp openings if you can do it safely from the ground. Do not climb a damaged roof.
What not to do
- Do not cut a tree that is pinned under tension or leaning on a structure
- Do not use a chainsaw on a ladder
- Do not sign over claim rights to a door-to-door crew
- Do not pay large amounts up front
Hazard limbs
Broken limbs hanging in the canopy can fall without warning. Keep people and cars clear until a crew removes them.
Questions
Will insurance pay for removal?
It depends on your policy and whether the tree hit a covered structure. Ask your agent first.
Who removes a tree on a power line?
The utility handles anything touching energized lines.
Need help?
We offer storm damage cleanup across southern Wisconsin. Request a free estimate or call (608) 844-1385.