Summer is officially here in Rochester, and so is storm season. Between heavy rains, high winds, lightning, and the occasional line of thunderstorms rolling through the Finger Lakes region, your trees take a beating from June through August. Most of the time, trees handle it just fine. But sometimes they don't. When a weakened tree or heavy branch threatens your home, car, or family, knowing who to call and what to do makes all the difference.
At Woodeez Tree Service, we help Rochester homeowners before storms hit and after the damage is done. Here's what you need to know about summer storm tree services, and the signs that it's time to give us a call.
Signs Your Tree Needs Attention Before the Next Storm
You don't have to wait for a tree to fall to take action. In fact, the best time to deal with a vulnerable tree is before a storm rolls in. Here are a few warning signs to watch for in your yard this summer. If any of these sound familiar, don't wait. A professional tree trimming or tree pruning visit now is far less expensive than emergency tree removal after a storm.
Bare or Dead Limbs
Dead branches are the first to snap in high winds and can fall without warning even in mild weather. The longer dead limbs stay on a tree, the more they dry out and become brittle, making them increasingly unpredictable during summer thunderstorms. Removing them early is a straightforward fix that significantly reduces your risk.
Heavy Sagging Branches
Branches that dip low or pull away from the tree's natural shape are often carrying more weight than they should. This can be caused by overgrowth, disease, or previous storm damage that was never properly addressed.
Branches Growing Over Your Roof or Power Lines
A branch hanging over your home or near power lines is a liability. If it comes down in a storm, you're looking at roof damage, broken windows, or worse. Branches near power lines are especially dangerous and should always be addressed by a professional due to danger of exposure to high voltage.
Cracks or Splits in the Trunk
A cracked trunk or limb can fail suddenly under the stress of wind or heavy rain, causing large limbs to fall during the kind of weather Rochester sees regularly throughout the summer. Cracks are easy to miss if you're not looking for them, so it's worth walking your property after any significant storm to check for new splits or bark damage.
Tree Services We Offer
Whether you're looking to get ahead of storm season or you've just had a tree come down, Woodeez offers a full range of summer storm tree services for Rochester homeowners.
Tree Trimming and Pruning
Regular tree trimming and pruning is the single best thing you can do to reduce storm risk. Removing dead wood, thinning out heavy canopies, and shaping branches away from your home all reduce the surface area that catches wind, which dramatically lowers the chance of breakage during a storm. We handle everything from small ornamental trees to large hardwoods.
Hazard Tree Assessment
Not sure if your tree is a problem? We'll take a look. Our team assesses trees for structural weakness, disease, root damage, and proximity to structures so you know exactly what you're dealing with and what your options are.
Fallen Tree and Branch Removal
Not every storm situation is a full emergency, but a fallen tree or large branch still needs to go. We handle fallen tree removal from yards, gardens, fences, and rooftops, including grinding stumps if needed, so you can get back to normal without the headache of doing it yourself.
Storm Damage Tree Cleanup
After a bad storm, yards across Rochester are often littered with broken branches, scattered debris, and damaged limbs hanging by a thread. Our storm damage tree cleanup service clears all of it safely and efficiently, so your property looks great and any remaining hazards are addressed before the next round of weather moves in.
Ready to Protect Your Trees This Summer?
Whether you need routine tree pruning to reduce storm risk or you're dealing with a fallen tree right now, Woodeez Tree Service is here for Rochester homeowners all summer long. We're local, we're experienced, and we take pride in leaving your yard better than we found it.
Contact us today to schedule a tree trimming, hazard assessment, or storm damage cleanup. Don't wait until the next storm to find out your tree wasn't ready for it.
Frequently Asked Summer Storm Questions
Looking for more information on summer tree services? Here are some common questions we hear from homeowners.
Woodeez Tree Service: Care You Can Count On
At Woodeez Tree Service, we’re committed to keeping your trees healthy and your property safe. From trimming and pruning to full removals and storm cleanup, our skilled team handles it all with precision and care. Call us on 585-352-8733 or contact us today, and let’s keep your landscape beautiful and thriving.
