Storm Cleanup & Debris Removal

When Storms Leave Damage Behind

Lake Stevens weather can turn severe without much warning. High winds, heavy snow, ice storms, and intense rain all cause tree damage that leaves your property in chaos. Broken branches litter your yard, fallen trees block driveways, and debris covers everything. After the storm passes, you need professional cleanup to restore your property quickly and safely.

Storm cleanup involves more than just picking up branches. Damaged trees can remain unstable, with broken limbs hanging precariously or trunks split and ready to fall. These hazards require professional assessment and removal to prevent further damage or injury. Our experienced tree service crews handle storm cleanup every time severe weather hits the area. We know how to work safely around damaged trees and clear debris efficiently.

Quick response matters after storm damage. Broken trees and branches can cause additional damage to roofs, vehicles, and landscaping if left unaddressed. Standing water from blocked drainage can harm foundations. The sooner you get professional help, the less secondary damage your property will suffer. We prioritize storm cleanup calls and mobilize crews quickly to help Lake Stevens residents recover from weather events.

How We Handle Storm Damage

Every storm creates different types of damage. Our approach adapts to your specific situation while following safety protocols that protect you, your property, and our crews. Here is what we do during storm cleanup:

• •Immediate Safety Assessment: We identify and secure dangerous situations first. Hanging branches, partially fallen trees, and other hazards get addressed before general cleanup begins.
• •Debris Removal: We clear all broken branches, fallen trees, and scattered vegetation from your property. This includes debris on roofs, driveways, lawns, and landscaping beds.
• •Damaged Tree Care: Trees that survived the storm but sustained damage receive proper pruning to remove broken branches and prevent further problems. We make clean cuts that promote healing.
• •Complete Hauling: We load all debris onto our trucks and haul it away. You will not need to deal with piles of branches or make multiple trips to the dump.
• •Site Restoration: After debris removal, we rake and clean affected areas. Your property will look neat and orderly again, not like a disaster zone.

If storm damage includes fallen trees that require emergency removal, we handle that as part of the cleanup process. Our equipment and experience allow us to remove even large fallen trees safely and efficiently.

Common Storm Damage We See

Lake Stevens experiences several types of severe weather throughout the year. Each weather event creates specific types of tree damage. Understanding what to expect helps you recognize when professional cleanup is necessary.

Wind Damage

High winds are the most common cause of tree damage in our area. Strong gusts break weak branches, uproot shallow-rooted trees, and cause entire trees to topple. Wind damage often involves large sections of trees falling onto structures, vehicles, or power lines. These situations require careful removal to prevent additional damage.

Snow and Ice

Heavy snow and ice loads break branches under the weight. Evergreen trees with dense foliage are especially vulnerable. Ice storms coat branches and make them brittle, causing extensive breakage even in moderate winds. Cleanup after winter storms often involves removing huge quantities of broken branches scattered across properties.

Lightning Strikes

Lightning can split trees down the middle, blow off bark, or kill trees instantly. Lightning-damaged trees may not show obvious external damage immediately but can decline rapidly afterward. We assess lightning-struck trees to determine if they can be saved or need removal.

Rain and Flooding

Saturated soil cannot hold tree roots securely. Heavy rain events can cause trees to topple even without high winds. Flooding also weakens trees by drowning roots and creating conditions for root rot. Storm cleanup may reveal trees that need removal because storm conditions compromised their stability.

Reducing Future Storm Damage

While you cannot prevent storms, you can reduce the damage they cause. Regular tree maintenance keeps your trees healthier and more resistant to storm damage. Proper tree trimming removes weak or dead branches before storms break them. Thinning dense canopies reduces wind resistance, making trees less likely to blow over.

We recommend having your trees inspected annually, especially before storm season. We identify trees or branches that pose risks and can remove them proactively. This preventive approach costs less than emergency cleanup and protects your property from avoidable damage.

Young trees benefit from proper staking and support until their roots establish firmly. Older trees with structural problems may need support systems installed to prevent failure. These preventive measures keep your trees standing through storms that would otherwise damage or destroy them.

After we complete storm cleanup, we can assess your remaining trees and recommend maintenance that will help them weather future storms better. Think of storm cleanup as an opportunity to improve your property's resilience, not just a response to damage. With proper care, your trees will handle severe weather better and require less emergency service.

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