Most trees that fall on homes in a storm showed warning signs weeks or months earlier. Dead tops, hanging limbs, hollow trunks and saturated roots rarely fail on a calm day, but they are the first to go when wind hits.
Removing a hazard tree or trimming dead wood before the season costs far less than an emergency removal off a roof. Here is how Oxford homeowners can get ahead of it, plus free guides for every part of storm prep.
What You Get
- Licensed and insured crew, never day labor with a chainsaw
- Crane assisted removal for trees over and on homes
- Free storm prep tree inspections
- Hazard and dead tree removal
- Roof and service line clearance trimming
- Insured homeowners typically owe nothing out of pocket for storm damage
- Photo documentation and itemized invoices for your claim
- 24/7 emergency response when storms hit
Your 5 Step Storm Prep Plan
1. Walk the yard. Look up at the canopy, at the trunk and down at the roots of every large tree that could reach a structure, driveway or line.
2. Mark hazards. Note dead limbs, hanging broken branches, cracks, cavities, fungus, tight V forks, soil heaving and any new lean.
3. Clear the roof and service line. Schedule trimming to keep branches off the roof and away from the line feeding your home.
4. Remove high risk trees. Have dying, decayed or badly leaning trees near structures removed before peak storm season.
5. Document your property. Take dated photos of your home and trees for insurance, and save the 24/7 emergency number.
North Mississippi Storm Seasons
Spring brings squall lines and tornado warnings out of the Delta. Late summer and fall bring strong thunderstorms and tropical remnants that soak our clay soils before the wind arrives. Winter can bring ice that multiplies the weight on every branch.
Each season stresses trees differently, which is why a check in late winter and again in late summer catches most problems.
Why Licensed, Insured Professionals With The Right Equipment
Storm tree work is not a job for a guy with a chainsaw and a pickup. Trees on homes are under enormous tension, structures are weakened, and lines may be live. One wrong cut can drop thousands of pounds through a roof that was still intact.
A licensed and insured crew brings the equipment this work actually requires: cranes to lift wood straight up and off a structure, rigging to control every piece, and trained operators who do this every day. Just as important, real insurance protects you. If an uninsured cutter is hurt on your property or drops a limb through your neighbor's roof, that liability can land on you.
Crane Assisted Emergency Removal
When a tree is on a house, the safest way off is usually up. Our crane lifts sections straight off the structure without dragging weight across damaged roofing, which prevents the secondary damage that often costs more than the tree work itself.
Emergency mitigation is about stopping the damage from growing: get the weight off, get the roof tarped, and document everything for your claim. That is why we answer storm calls 24/7.
Storm Damage and Your Insurance
If a storm puts a tree on your home, garage or fence, your homeowner policy will typically cover the removal and repairs. The vast majority of insured homeowners we help owe nothing out of pocket for storm damage related tree work.
We make the claim side easy: dated photos before anything is moved, itemized invoices that describe exactly what was done and why, and direct communication with your adjuster when needed.
Storm Prep Guides
North Mississippi Storm Season Tree Checklist for Homeowners: A simple walk around checklist to spot dangerous trees before spring squall lines, summer storms and hurricane remnants reach Oxford and Lafayette County.
Which Trees Fall Most Often in Mississippi Storms: Water oaks, Bradford pears, tall pines and other common North Mississippi trees that break or uproot in storms, and what to do about the ones in your yard.
Why Trim Trees Before Storm Season in Oxford, MS: How proper pre storm trimming lowers wind load, removes hazard limbs and protects roofs, and why topping makes trees more dangerous, not less.
Tree on Your House After a Storm: What to Do First: Step by step safety guide for Oxford and Lafayette County homeowners when a tree falls on a house, car or power line during a storm.
Ice Storm Tree Damage in North Mississippi: How winter ice storms break trees around Oxford and Lafayette County, which trees suffer most, and how to prepare and recover safely.
Saturated Soil and Uprooted Trees in Oxford, MS: Why heavy rain before a storm makes whole trees topple in Lafayette County's clay soils, and warning signs of root failure to watch for.
Documenting Tree Storm Damage for Insurance Claims: What photos, notes and paperwork help Mississippi homeowners with tree related storm insurance claims, before and after the storm.
Power Line and Chainsaw Safety After Storms: How to stay safe around downed lines, tangled trees and chainsaws after a storm in Oxford and Lafayette County, and when to leave it to professionals.
Why Storm Tree Work Needs Licensed, Insured Pros With Real Equipment: Storm damaged trees are the most dangerous trees to cut. Why cranes, rigging, training and real insurance matter, and why most insured Oxford homeowners owe nothing out of pocket for storm damage.