If you’re like most people, when you hear the sound of a tree falling in your yard, your first reaction is to panic. What do you do? Do you call a friend? The police? Your insurance company?
While it’s natural to feel overwhelmed in such a situation, it’s important to remember that there are steps you can take to protect yourself and minimize the damage. Here are a few tips for what to do when a tree falls in your yard.
Call A Tree Service
If you have a large tree in your yard, it’s best to call a tree service company. The company can remove the tree safely and without damaging anything else around it. They cut down trees into smaller pieces and then haul them away as part of their services.
You don’t want to attempt removing any branches yourself—even if they’re small! Any loose limbs or branches on top of your house should be cut off before attempting any work with them. It requires specialized tools and training to remove a tree safely unless you have experience in this area. It’s best to leave it to the professionals.
Allow An Expert To Assess The Situation
An expert tree service contractor will assess the situation and come up with the best plan for removing the tree safely. They will also be able to tell you if the tree can be saved or if it needs to be removed completely. Sometimes, a tree may only need to cut off certain branches to be saved. When hiring someone to cut down a large tree, ensure they are licensed and insured in your area. They may also require special equipment for removing large branches from trees that have fallen down.
Determine Why The Tree Fell
- Determine why the tree fell. If it was due to a severe storm, your yard could be cleaned up, and you’ll be able to plant another tree in its place. If it was caused by disease or insect infestation, you’d need to call an arborist before planting anything new in your garden.
- Look at nearby trees for damage and determine whether they are healthy enough for transplanting into your yard. If they look damaged but still standing tall after all this time (especially if they’re older), consider using them as living mulch around newer plants instead of removing them entirely, so they don’t die while waiting out winter there at home with us humans who live here year-round!
Think About Calling Your Insurance Company
If you have insurance, it may be worth contacting your insurance company to see if they will cover the removal cost. Insurance companies may also pay for any damage to your property and injuries resulting from the fallen tree. They may even pay for repairing any damage your yard sustained during the fall, such as broken branches or fence posts damaged by falling limbs.
Once It Is Safe, Start Cleaning Leaves And Branches
The first thing you should do is make sure that the area is safe. You don’t want to be injured or killed by falling branches, so clear away any debris around where the tree fell. Make sure there are no hazards present, and then start cleaning up any leaves and other waste material that might have been left behind when this happened.
If possible, enlist help from someone good with power tools (or ropes). If not, then try using gardening gloves or just bare hands instead: they’ll still work pretty well even though they’re not meant for such work! Don’t use anything too heavy either—you don’t want anything falling on top of you while trying this out yourself!
Consider If You Want To Replant
If you decide to replant, consider the following:
- Do you have the right conditions for a tree to flourish?
- Do you have the time, energy, and money to plant and care for it?
- Is there enough space in your yard for a new tree?
It’s important that any trees that are replanted are appropriate for their location. For example, many people choose not to grow pine trees because they think they are too tall or woody. But if you live in an urban area with high winds and poor soil quality, these types of trees will struggle over time due to lack of nutrients in their root systems—and eventually, die off without regular maintenance or pruning by professionals like arborists who specialize in caring for these types of plants!
Contact the Local Town Hall, or Environmental Agency To Know Where To Dispose of Tree
If you decide not to replant, call your local town hall or environmental agency, which should have information on how and where to dispose of them. Some towns have specific regulations on how trees must be cut up before being disposed of, so it’s important to check with your municipality first.
You may be able to take the tree to a local recycling center, where it can be chipped into mulch or used for other purposes. If you have the space and equipment, you could cut the branches and use the wood for firewood or other projects around your home. Get help from a tree company that can cut up and disposes of the tree if you don’t have the means to do so yourself.
Removing a Fallen Tree Can Be Dangerous. It’s Best To Leave It To Professionals.
Hiring a tree company to remove a fallen tree is the best option, especially if the tree is large. The company will have the proper equipment and experience to safely remove the tree. They will also be able to dispose of it properly. If you need help with removing a fallen tree, contact your local tree company.
