When to Call for Storm Damage Tree Help in the Lakes Region

A heavy wind or ice storm can leave branches down, trees leaning, or limbs resting on your roof. Knowing when to pick up the phone and when you can safely wait a few days saves you stress and keeps your property and family safe. Here is a clear breakdown for Lakes Region homeowners.

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Call Right Away: True Emergencies

Some situations are not worth waiting on. If any of the following apply, call for emergency tree services as soon as it is safe to do so.

• A tree or large limb has hit your house, garage, or other structure. Even if it looks stable, the weight can shift. Do not try to remove it yourself. A crew with the right equipment can secure and remove it without causing more damage.
• A tree or branch is blocking your driveway and you cannot get in or out. In winter, that can mean being stuck without access for plows or emergency vehicles.
• A tree is leaning sharply toward your home, power lines, or a well used path. It may be hung up on another tree or only partially uprooted. Until it is safely removed, treat it as unstable.
• Power lines are involved. Do not touch or go near any branch that is on or near a line. Call your utility company and a tree company. Professionals coordinate with utilities when needed.
• A large branch or tree is resting on a tree that you care about. The added weight and movement can crack or break the supporting tree. Getting the weight off sooner can sometimes save the tree.

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Schedule Soon: Important But Not Immediate

Other damage is serious but does not require a same day response. Get on the schedule within a few days so it does not get worse or become a bigger job later.

• Broken or hanging branches that are still in the tree. They can fall without warning. A professional pruning visit can remove them cleanly and check the rest of the tree.
• Multiple trees or limbs down in the yard with no risk to structures or people. Cleanup is easier and safer with the right equipment, and you avoid injury or damage from DIY cutting.
• A tree that looks weakened or split after a storm. An assessment can tell you whether it can be saved with cabling and bracing or if removal is the safer option.
• Stumps or large wood left from storm damage. Once the tree or limbs are removed, stump grinding can clear the spot for replanting or lawn.

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When You Can Wait a Bit

Small twigs and branches in the yard, or minor tip damage on a tree that is otherwise healthy, do not require an emergency call. You can gather small debris yourself if you prefer, or schedule a general cleanup when the crew has an opening. Just keep an eye on any tree that took a hit: if you notice more dead wood, lean, or cracking over the next weeks, get a tree health assessment.

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What to Expect When You Call

When you reach out, describe what you see: where the tree or branches are, whether they are on the house or wires, and if anyone is trapped or without access. That helps the team prioritize. In the Lakes Region, storms can affect a lot of people at once, so true emergencies get first attention. For non urgent work, you will get a visit scheduled and a clear estimate.

If you are in Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, or anywhere else in our service areas, we are here to help. For urgent storm damage, call (603) 569-0569. For everything else, use our contact form and we will get back to you quickly.