Storm Damage Cleanup in Ohio City, Ohio

For active hazards — trees on homes, blocked driveways, hanging limbs over occupied areas — we aim for same-day response. After major storm events that affect many properties across Ohio City and the West Side, we work through calls as quickly as possible in priority order. Call us immediately and describe the situation so we can triage appropriately.

Coverage depends on your specific policy. Generally, if a tree falls on a covered structure (house, garage, fence) the removal and structural damage may be covered. Trees that fall in your yard without hitting a structure are less commonly covered. Contact your insurer as soon as possible and we can provide documentation to support your claim.

Generally speaking, each property owner is responsible for damage on their own property regardless of where a tree originated. If your neighbor’s healthy tree fell during a storm, your own homeowner’s insurance typically covers the damage to your property. If negligence can be shown (e.g., the neighbor ignored warnings that the tree was dead or hazardous), liability may shift. We recommend consulting with your insurance company.

It depends on the extent of the damage. Trees that have lost some major limbs but still have a sound root system and solid trunk structure can often be saved with proper remedial pruning. Trees that have split at a major fork, lost more than 50% of their canopy, or been uprooted are generally not salvageable. We assess every situation honestly and only recommend removal when it’s genuinely warranted.

Regular professional pruning is the single most effective preventive measure. Canopy thinning reduces wind load, removing dead wood eliminates the most likely failure points, and correcting weak branch attachments before they fail eliminates common storm damage causes. We recommend a professional assessment every few years for Ohio City’s large urban trees.