Storm Cleanup & Debris Removal

When Nature Strikes

Severe weather can transform your property in minutes. High winds knock down trees and scatter branches across your yard. Heavy rains saturate soil and cause trees to uproot. Lightning strikes split trunks and shatter limbs. Winter storms bring broken branches and fallen trees under the weight of ice and snow. When storms leave your property covered in debris and damaged trees, you need professional cleanup services that can handle the mess and get your life back to normal.

At Precision Poway Tree Service, we've helped hundreds of property owners recover from storm damage throughout Poway and the surrounding areas. We understand the stress and disruption that storm damage causes, and we respond quickly to help you clean up and move forward. Our experienced crew can handle cleanup projects of any size, from a few fallen branches to complete property restoration after major storm events. We work efficiently to clear debris, remove damaged trees, and restore your property's appearance and safety.

Storm cleanup involves more than just hauling away branches. We assess all trees for damage that may not be immediately visible, identify new hazards created by the storm, and recommend follow-up work to prevent future problems. We also document damage for insurance claims and work with adjusters when needed. Our comprehensive approach ensures your property is truly safe and restored, not just superficially cleaned up. Whether you need immediate emergency tree services or scheduled cleanup after the initial crisis passes, we're here to help.

Types of Storm Damage We Handle

Storms create various types of damage that require different cleanup approaches. We handle all forms of storm-related tree damage and debris:

• Fallen trees: Complete tree failures that block driveways, damage structures, or simply need to be cut up and removed from your property.
• Broken branches: Large limbs that have broken but remain hanging in the tree, creating hazards that need immediate removal before they fall.
• Scattered debris: Branches, leaves, and twigs spread across lawns, driveways, roofs, and throughout your landscape that need collection and removal.
• Uprooted trees: Trees pushed over with exposed root systems that require careful cutting and removal due to unstable weight distribution.
• Split or cracked trees: Trees that remain standing but have major structural damage that makes them unsafe and requiring removal or structural support.
• Lightning damage: Trees struck by lightning often have internal damage not visible from outside, requiring expert assessment and usually removal.
• Multiple tree damage: Properties with damage to numerous trees that need systematic evaluation and prioritized cleanup.

Our Storm Cleanup Process

When you call us for storm cleanup, we schedule a site visit as quickly as possible to assess the damage and provide an estimate. If you have immediate hazards like trees on structures or blocking access, we can begin work right away through our emergency services. For less urgent cleanup, we provide detailed written estimates that outline the scope of work and pricing so you understand exactly what we'll do and what it will cost.

We start cleanup by addressing the most dangerous situations first. Hanging branches, leaning trees, and trees in contact with power lines take priority because they pose immediate risks. Once hazards are neutralized, we move to clearing access routes like driveways and walkways. Then we systematically work through your property removing fallen trees, cutting up and chipping branches, and collecting debris. We use industrial wood chippers to process branches on site, reducing the volume of material that needs to be hauled away.

As we clean up, we also evaluate standing trees for hidden damage. Storm damage assessment is critical because trees that look fine may have cracks, splits, or root damage that makes them unsafe. We point out any trees that should be monitored or removed as follow-up work. After removing all visible debris and damaged trees, we complete a final inspection of your property to ensure we haven't missed anything. We leave your property clean, safe, and ready to return to normal use. For trees that didn't fall but need attention, our tree removal and trimming services can address ongoing concerns.

Working With Your Insurance

Most homeowners insurance policies cover storm cleanup and tree removal when trees damage insured structures or block access necessary for emergency services or daily life. Understanding your coverage helps you make informed decisions about cleanup work and filing claims. We work with insurance companies regularly and can help you navigate the claims process more smoothly.

We provide detailed documentation that insurance companies need, including photos of the damage, estimates itemizing all work, and invoices showing completed services. Many insurance adjusters appreciate working with professional tree services who understand what documentation they need and can answer technical questions about the damage and necessary work. We can meet with your adjuster on site to walk them through the damage and our cleanup plan.

Keep in mind that insurance typically covers tree removal only when trees damage insured structures like your home, garage, or fence. Trees that fall but don't hit anything, or trees that fall on items not covered by your policy, may not be covered. Cleanup of branches and debris scattered around your yard often isn't covered unless there's structural damage. Even if your insurance won't cover the costs, we work with you to prioritize the most important cleanup work within your budget and can break larger projects into phases if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions