Storm Cleanup & Debris Removal

Get Your Property Back to Normal After Storm Damage

Severe weather can leave your property covered in fallen branches, downed trees, and scattered debris. The mess is overwhelming and cleanup seems impossible when you are facing piles of broken limbs and damaged trees. At SturdyPros Lancaster Tree Services, we provide fast storm cleanup and debris removal services throughout Lancaster and surrounding areas. We help you recover quickly after nature does its worst.

Lancaster weather can be unpredictable. Thunderstorms, high winds, ice storms, and heavy snow can damage trees in minutes. When storm damage happens, you need professional help to clear debris safely and restore your property. Our experienced crew has the equipment to handle any size cleanup job, from a few broken branches to major storm devastation affecting your entire landscape.

Our Storm Cleanup Services

We provide comprehensive storm damage cleanup services to address all types of weather-related tree problems:

• Removal of fallen trees and large broken branches
• Cutting and clearing limbs damaged by wind, ice, or snow
• Debris hauling and complete property cleanup
• Chipping brush and branches for easy disposal
• Evaluation of remaining trees for damage and safety
• Emergency tree removal for dangerous situations
• Driveway and access road clearing
• Insurance documentation and damage assessment support

After major storms, demand for cleanup services spikes across the community. We work long hours following severe weather events to serve as many customers as possible. While we prioritize emergency situations where trees threaten safety or block critical access, we move as quickly as possible to reach every customer who needs help.

Common Types of Storm Damage We Handle

Different weather conditions cause different types of tree damage. Here are the situations we respond to most frequently:

Wind Damage

High winds snap branches, topple weak trees, and sometimes uproot even healthy trees. Wind damage often leaves dangerous hanging branches that could fall without warning. We safely remove broken limbs and assess trees for hidden damage that might not be obvious from the ground. Sometimes trees that look fine have cracked trunks or root damage that makes them unsafe.

Ice and Snow Accumulation

Heavy ice coating on branches or wet, heavy snow can overload trees beyond their capacity. Branches bend, crack, and break under the weight. Some trees split in half when ice-laden branches pull them apart. Ice storms often cause widespread damage affecting many trees at once. We help you prioritize which trees need immediate attention and which can wait for less urgent trimming and pruning.

Lightning Strikes

Lightning can shatter trees, strip bark, or cause internal damage that weakens the entire structure. Trees struck by lightning often cannot be saved and require removal. Even if a tree survives the initial strike, it may be weakened and prone to disease or future failure. We evaluate lightning-damaged trees to determine if they can recover or if removal is the safer choice.

Tornado and Severe Storm Damage

Severe storms and tornadoes can devastate landscapes, leaving multiple downed trees and massive debris fields. These situations require systematic cleanup with heavy equipment and experienced crews. We help you develop a recovery plan, prioritize work, and execute comprehensive cleanup to restore your property.

What to Do Immediately After Storm Damage

The hours immediately after a storm are critical for safety and protecting your property from additional damage. Here is what you should do:

First, stay safe and stay inside until conditions improve. Do not go outside during active storms to inspect damage. Wait until wind and lightning subside. Once it is safe to venture out, assess damage from a safe distance. Do not walk under damaged trees or hanging branches.

If trees have fallen on your home or other structures, document everything with photos for insurance purposes. If possible, cover damaged areas with tarps to prevent water intrusion, but only if you can do so safely without going near unstable trees or debris.

Never approach downed power lines or trees touching power lines. Assume all lines are energized and dangerous. Call your utility company immediately to report downed lines. Keep everyone, including pets, away from the area until utility crews declare it safe.

Call us as soon as it is safe to use your phone. The sooner we know about your situation, the sooner we can schedule your cleanup. After major storms we work long hours and bring in additional crews to serve all customers as quickly as possible. Even if we cannot arrive immediately, getting on our schedule early helps ensure prompt service.

Working with Your Insurance Company

Most homeowners insurance policies cover storm damage to trees when the trees damage insured structures. Coverage typically includes the cost of removing trees from buildings and making emergency repairs. However, cleanup of trees that fell on your lawn without damaging structures is usually not covered.

We work with insurance companies regularly and can provide detailed documentation of damage and our work. We can supply itemized estimates, photos, and written descriptions to support your claim. While we cannot guarantee insurance coverage, we help you present clear information to your adjuster.

In some cases, your insurance company may want to inspect damage before cleanup begins. Let them know if there are safety concerns requiring immediate attention. Most adjusters understand that emergency situations must be addressed right away and will work with you on documentation. Keep all receipts and records related to storm cleanup for your insurance claim.

Frequently Asked Questions