Branches hang where they shouldn't, whole limbs are down, and you're not sure whether the tree leaning on the fence will hold. That mess is more than an eyesore, because a broken limb still in the tree can drop on its own. Northgate Tree Service handles storm damage cleanup in Augusta-Richmond County.
How do I know if I need storm damage cleanup?
You need cleanup when branches are broken but still attached, limbs hang over your roof or driveway, or the debris is more than a mower and a rake can handle. Cracks in the trunk, split limbs that haven't fallen, and a tree that leans more than it did before the storm all need a look before anyone cuts.
Twigs and leaves are yard work, and you don't need us for them. One limb down in the open that a hand saw can handle is yours to deal with. A tree resting on a shed or a limb hung up in a gutter is different. Wood in that position is often bent and under tension, and it can release when it's cut.
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What does storm damage cleanup cost in Augusta-Richmond County?
Hauling away cut tree branches runs $70 to $225 in Augusta-Richmond County. A few small limbs sit near the low end, and a heavy load of branches sits near the high end. On the phone, Northgate Tree Service can name a typical range, and the exact number is confirmed once the job has been seen.
Load size and limb thickness are what push a haul-away toward one end of that range. A handful of limbs on one side of the yard costs less to haul than a split tree whose branches are scattered along the fence line. Our written quote shows the haul-away on its own line, and you have it before any work starts.
How do you handle the work?
We assess the damage first, then cut. Wood that's bent and locked holds tension, so we make controlled cuts to manage how it lets go instead of letting it snap. Smaller broken branches come off where they join a larger branch, and the cut material goes through the chipper or onto the haul-away.
Cutting at the junction leaves a clean cut instead of a ragged stub hanging off the larger limb. The chainsaw does the cutting and the wood chipper handles the brush. Whatever is too big or too tangled for the chipper gets hauled.
What if the tree that came down is a landmark or protected tree?
Call us before anything gets removed.
Not sure which category your tree falls into? Describe where it stood, and we'll sort it out when we come to look at the job.
What happens when I call?
A person answers and asks what the storm left: how many trees, how big the largest pieces are, and whether anything is leaning on a structure or blocking access. Nothing is committed on that first call. The typical hauling range comes up there, and a time to see the property gets set.
On site, we walk the yard, flag anything that needs special handling, and put the quote on paper. A full cleanup or just branch removal, and a budget figure, can stay undecided. Just describe what you see. A limb hanging over an entryway or a tree resting on a roof gets treated as urgent, so mention it up front.
What the Work Involves
In detail, it tends to involve:
- Engage a skilled technician for big broken or dangling limbs and any work involving climbing or cutting with a chainsaw above.
- Process appropriate branches through the chipper and gather, pile, or remove any leftover tree material.
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