Fallen Tree Damage? 5 Effective Storm Damage Steps

3/15/2022 (Permalink)

Contact the professionals at SERVPRO when a tree falls on your property!

A fallen tree can cause a lot of damage to your home.

When a tree falls on your home, it may not only crush the roof or damage the exterior, but it can also cause water damage when the damage allows rain or snow to seep in.

Therefore, when a fallen tree damages your home, it is essential to contact the SERVPRO of North Fulton professionals. We are available 24/7 to help you with all of your storm damage restoration needs. Our team has the experience and expertise necessary to get your home back to its pre-storm condition quickly and efficiently. But, most importantly, we understand how difficult this time can be for you and your family; that's why we are here to help!

The following blog post will detail how a customer should navigate damages after a tree falls on their property. You will want to make sure that you read until the end to see how we helped a recent customer who had a tree fall on their home in the middle of the night.

Steps to take after a tree falls on your property

When a tree falls on your property, you need to know your next steps in navigating the windstorm damage. 

Step 1: First and foremost, the most important thing you can do is stay calm and assess the situation level-headed.

Step 2: Next, you need to ensure that all members of your property are safe and don't have any injuries. If there are injuries, you need to call 911 immediately.

Step 3: Once you have ensured the safety of those around you, you need to assess the damage the tree has done. If there is significant damage, you should stay away from the structure until the restoration professionals say it is safe to enter. 

Step 4: You need to call your insurance company and report the damages. Your insurance adjuster will likely want to see pictures. Therefore, if you can, take photos of the scene to show them to the insurance company.

Step 5: The next step is to call a professional storm damage restoration company, to come and remove the fallen tree away from your home and begin the mitigation process.

A recent tree damage call

Earlier this month, the professionals at SERVPRO of North Fulton received a call after midnight from a customer whose tree had just fallen on their home.

The customers woke up to the sound of their tree crashing down onto their home. Fortunately, the customer knew to call SERVPRO immediately; we were there to help within thirty minutes.

Once we arrived on the scene and assessed the damage, we saw that the tree had crashed through the roof and caused water damage throughout the home. So we got to work right away, removing the tree and tarping the roof to prevent any further water damage.

We were able to help this customer get their life back to as normal as possible within a few days. Within two weeks, the SERVPRO professionals removed all water, and their roof was restored "Like it never even happened."

Your go-to storm damage team

When it comes to storm damage throughout the greater Atlanta region, there is one company that you can always count on: SERVPRO of North Fulton. We are a reliable and professional storm damage restoration company with the experience and expertise necessary to help you through damages caused by a fallen tree.

We are an IICRC certified firm and are available 24/7 to help you with all of your storm damage needs, so please don't hesitate to contact us. We understand that this can be a difficult time for you and your family, and we want you to know that we are here to help!