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Storm and tree damage in New Haven

Arborists and roofers for storm damage.

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When Tropical Storm Isaias hit in August 2020, strong winds damaged buildings in New Haven and brought down several trees on the New Haven Green. United Illuminating and Eversource each said about a third of their customers statewide lost power. A storm like that leaves you with fallen limbs, damaged roofs and a lot of urgent calls. Before you hire, check the licence. Connecticut requires an arborist licence for anyone advertising, soliciting or contracting to do arboriculture, so ask for the number and confirm it. If the job includes roof repair, the Home Improvement Act requires registration with the Department of Consumer Protection, and the department says that includes roofers. Also ask your insurer what is covered. A homeowner policy generally pays to remove a tree from the house when a covered peril caused the damage, but a blown-over tree that hits no structure is generally not covered for removal. Get the scope in writing before work starts.

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What to know in New Haven

  • When Tropical Storm Isaias struck in August 2020, strong winds in New Haven damaged buildings and downed several trees on the New Haven Green. Both United Illuminating and Eversource said about a third of their customers statewide lost power.

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Before you hire

  1. For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.

    Source: bchydro.com (source, opens in a new tab)

  2. Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.

    Source: ised-isde.canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

  3. Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.

    Source: ised-isde.canada.ca (source, opens in a new tab)

Questions about hiring in New Haven

Does a tree worker in Connecticut need a licence?

Anyone advertising, soliciting or contracting to do arboriculture in Connecticut must hold an arborist licence. The state defines arboriculture as paid work to improve fruit, shade or ornamental trees, including pruning, trimming, bracing and feeding. Ask to see the licence number before you agree to any work. Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (source, opens in a new tab)

Does a roofer need to be registered for storm repairs?

Yes. Under the Connecticut Home Improvement Act, anyone contracting with a consumer to work on residential property must register with the Department of Consumer Protection, and the department says this includes roofers. Ask for the registration number and check it before you sign a contract. Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (source, opens in a new tab)

Will my insurance pay to remove a fallen tree?

The Connecticut Insurance Department says a homeowner policy generally covers removing a tree from the house when a covered peril caused the damage. If a blown-over tree damages no structure, there is generally no coverage to remove it from the premises. Check your own policy with your insurer. Connecticut Insurance Department (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a quote for storm clean-up include?

Ask for a written quote that names the work to be done, such as removal, cutting up and hauling away, and says who handles clean-up of debris. It should show the licence or registration number and the start date. Get more than one quote so you can compare like for like.

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