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Storm Aftermath: Is My Tree Safe?

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Tree Fell On House

Already this summer Northern Virginia, DC, and parts of Maryland have been hit hard by numerous storms which resulted in damages to homes, cars, people, and their trees.

Storms cause tremendous stress and severe damage to trees in the urban forest. Obviously, a snapped or downed tree should be removed. What about a tree that suffers minor damage? How can a homeowner tell if a tree is safe?

 

Look For Safety Warning Signs:

  • Wires in contact with tree branches
  • Partially attached limbs hung up in the higher branches that could fall
  • Branches that point down or in the opposite direction of growth
  • Cracked stems
  • Hollow or decayed areas on the trunk or main limbs
  • Mushrooms rowing on bark (indicate decayed and weakened stem)
  • Heaving soil at the base (indicator of unsound root system)
  • Look for these signs in your neighbor’s trees that are close to your property as well

If you see any of these warning signs book a consultation with a certified arborist immediately! Your tree could be a risk to the safety of you, your family, and your property.

Assessing The Damage: 

Tree on House

  • Minor Damage: Smallest branches of the tree being injured-usually results in little or no permanent injury. Just cleanup broken twigs and branches. Perhaps a crown cleaning to restore a pleasing shape.
  • Major Damage: Large broken branches, split crotches, removal of bark/splitting of trunk, trees and branches fallen on property.

Is Your Tree Worth Saving:

Your Arborist can help you determine if your tree is worth saving by looking at:

  • Species: Is this type of tree prone to pests & other problems?
  • Age: Is the tree young, mature, or over-mature.
  • Vigor: What health condition was the tree in before the damage?
  • Value: Does the tree still have value even if partially damaged?
  • Sentimental Value: Is the tree a living monument?

If not worth saving, remove it as soon as possible. If the tree dies and isn’t removed if can become a hazard tree, threatening the property around it and adding to the removal costs. When in doubt schedule a consultation with a Certified Arborist.

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Google Reviews

Grey Burkhart
Grey Burkhart
March 29, 2022.
Verified
Very professional review of our requirements and an accurate estimate. Showed up on time and were finished quickly. Cleaned up all of the debris and sawdust. Great job all around.
Dennis Bruns
Dennis Bruns
March 8, 2022.
Verified
We have used RTEC Treecare for several years. They do excellent work. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable and take great care in explaining the various options available for your particular situation. I highly recommend them.
Annette Iannucci
Annette Iannucci
February 23, 2022.
Verified
We have been using RTEC for years and were very pleased with the recent tree maintenance work they did for us. As always, we got good advice from their arborist Ben,. The crew that did the work is highly skilled, and they did a great job trimming our trees. They worked safely and efficiently, in addition to leaving the yard clean after they finished the work.
Susan Crawford
Susan Crawford
January 26, 2022.
Verified
RTEC was at my house today to removed a large Magnolia that was badly damaged by the recent snow. They did a fantastic job at a very reasonable price. They arrived right on time, worked efficiently and quickly and cleaned up so well it was hard to tell anything have been disturbed. Over the past several years, I have used RTEC for all the services I checked above, and have always been very pleased with their service and professionalism. I also appreciate that they are not eager to take down trees that don't need to come down. In this case, the damage was too extensive for the tree to recover.
Kenton Morgan
Kenton Morgan
January 20, 2022.
Verified
Once again, RTEC has done a great job. The team showed up right on time and performed all the work that we agreed to. They kept us informed as to progress, coordinated with us concerning our maple, and made recommendations concerning ongoing support for our trees. At the end of the day, they thoroughly cleaned up the debris and left our yard in pristine condition. WELL DONE.
Jean Kluttz
Jean Kluttz
January 3, 2022.
Verified
Not our first time but this time was tricky removal of a large dead tree leaning on a healthy tree. Quick response for estimate, good timing to removal, all clear and healthy tree still fine.
Jerry Haggin
Jerry Haggin
December 16, 2021.
Verified
Very good work while ensuring that I was aware of status of my work order and planned completion.
Mike Iger
Mike Iger
December 16, 2021.
Verified
David Roberts
David Roberts
December 15, 2021.
Verified
We’ve used RTEC for many years for tree maintenance and can’t say enough good things about their service. We use them for tree trimming and for regular treatments to maintain our trees’ health and deal with pests and prevent disease. Their arborist Ben has been especially helpful with advice. RTEC also been especially helpful in emergency situations, once coming to cable a massive, heritage oak in our yard right before a hurricane was about to hit. Highly recommend.
Travis Larson
Travis Larson
December 10, 2021.
Verified
RTEC did an excellent job onsite of removing dead branches from our 80+ year old trees, and trimming other growth too close to our home.
Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 185 reviews.

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