24/7 Emergency Tree Removal in Lexington SC: When Disaster Strikes
South Carolina is no stranger to powerful storms. Whether it's summer thunderstorms to unexpected high winds, homes around Lake Murray can be hit hard by severe weather that bring down trees across homes, vehicles, power lines, and roadways. When that happens, you need [KEYWORD] that you can count on — right away.
[IMAGE]Does Insurance Cover Emergency Tree Removal?
The first things residents ask after a tree crashes onto their property: does insurance cover it? Generally speaking:
- Yes, if the tree hits a structure: Nearly all homeowners insurance policies will cover tree removal when a tree strikes your fence. Maybe not, if it just falls in the yard: If a tree falls in your lawn and doesn't striking any building, most policies don't cover removal — or only cover only a small portion. Debris removal provisions: Certain policies have specific cleanup coverage that can offset the cost.
We always recommend contacting your insurance company right away a tree causes damage. Taylored Lawns & Tree Service can give you documentation to facilitate your filing.
Fallen Tree Responsibility: Whose Job Is It?
In most cases, the property owner where the tree falls is responsible for removal — whether or not the tree came from a adjacent property. However:
- If the adjacent property owner's tree was obviously diseased and they neglected to deal with it, they may be accountable Municipal trees that come down could be the responsibility of local municipality Power companies generally handle trees entangled with utility lines
Don't wait — a downed tree may lead to more damage the more time it remains. Contact Taylored Lawns & Tree Service at (803) 986-4180 for emergency response across the Midlands.
[IMAGE]Storm Preparedness for Lexington Homeowners
Lexington County sits squarely in the state's storm belt. The area sees:
- Severe thunderstorms: May through September with damaging winds, heavy rain, and lightning Tropical systems: Even inland, Lexington can receive damaging winds from coastal hurricanes Ice storms: Periodic freezing rain that snap limbs
Having a trusted tree service on speed dial can make a huge difference when a storm occurs. Taylored Lawns responds throughout Lexington, the Lake Murray area, West Columbia, and the entire Midlands region.