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Storm and tree damage in Indianapolis

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Storm and tree work in Indianapolis starts with one question: whose tree is it? The National Weather Service lists 47 tornadoes reported in Marion County between 1950 and 2025, so storm clean-up is not a rare job here. But under Chapter 701 of the Municipal Code, all trees and shrubs on city property are protected, and a living tree that is not a hazard will not be approved for removal without reasonable cause and appropriate mitigation. Street shoulders and the lawn strip between street and sidewalk are generally part of the city right-of-way, and a flora permit is required to prune or maintain trees there. Before you hire, ask the company whether the tree sits on your lot or in the right-of-way, and who will obtain any permit. If you are unsure, the Mayor's Action Center can arrange an inspection. If a line is down, keep clear and report it to the utility before anyone starts cutting.

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What to know in Indianapolis

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.

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

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

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Questions about hiring in Indianapolis

Do I need a permit to prune or remove a tree in front of my house in Indianapolis?

Possibly. A flora permit is required to plant, prune or maintain trees growing in city rights-of-way, and the lawn strip between street and sidewalk is generally part of that right-of-way. Ask any tree company who is responsible for the permit before work begins, and get that in writing. City of Indianapolis, Department of Public Works (source, opens in a new tab)

Who do I call if I am not sure whether a tree is city property?

Call the Mayor's Action Center at (317) 327-4622. You can request an inspection to find out whether the tree is in the city right-of-way. If it is a city tree, a city arborist inspection is scheduled and prioritized by the risk to public safety. City of Indianapolis, Department of Public Works (source, opens in a new tab)

Who do I call about a downed power line after a storm?

Keep away from the line and any branches touching it, and report it to AES Indiana at 317-261-8111. Do not let a crew start cutting near a line until the utility has dealt with it. Tree work near live wires is a safety question, not just a scheduling one. AES Indiana (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a tree work quote include?

Ask for the exact work on each tree, such as removal, pruning or stump grinding, plus clean-up and haul-away, proof of insurance, a start date and who handles permits. Compare quotes line by line rather than by the total alone, and get the agreement in writing.

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