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Storm and tree damage in Albany

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In Albany, who may work on a tree depends on where it stands. Under the city's Trees and Vegetation chapter, nobody except the Commissioner of General Services or an authorized agent may cut, trim, prune, remove or replace a tree in a public street or park unless a tree and vegetation permit has first been obtained. The code also makes it unlawful, as a normal practice, to top a street tree, park tree or other tree on public property. So if the tree near the road is not clearly on your own lot, find out who owns it before you call anyone. A tree service should not offer to cut or top a street tree without that permit. For trees on your own property, the state's Department of Financial Services advises having trees inspected before a storm, looking for forked, dead or diseased trunks, rot, or mounds near the roots. When you hire, ask who holds the permit, ask whether the quote covers clean-up and hauling, and ask for the scope of work in writing before any cutting starts.

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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.

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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 Albany

Do I need a permit to remove a tree by the street in Albany?

Possibly. Under Albany's Trees and Vegetation chapter, only the Commissioner of General Services or an authorized agent may cut, trim, remove or replace a tree in a public street or park unless a tree and vegetation permit has first been obtained. Ask the city who owns the tree before hiring. City of Albany, NY (eCode360) (source, opens in a new tab)

Can a tree service top a street tree in Albany?

Albany's code makes it unlawful, as a normal practice, to top a street tree, park tree or other tree on public property. If a company offers to top a tree on public ground, ask how that fits the code. The City says it removes dead, diseased or dangerous trees and limbs that menace public safety. City of Albany, NY (eCode360) (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a tree work quote include?

Ask for a written quote that names the address, which trees are covered and the work for each: removal, pruning or clean-up. It should say whether stump grinding and hauling away debris are included, who obtains any permit, and proof of insurance. Compare quotes line by line, not by total alone.

Which trees on my property should I have inspected?

The state's Department of Financial Services advises inspecting trees before a storm, or having professionals do it. It suggests considering removal or pruning of trees with forked, dead or diseased trunks, dead-tipped branches, rot, or mounds or divots near the roots. New York State Department of Financial Services (source, opens in a new tab)

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