TREE EXPERTS
Seven days a week, the company removes trees of any size, trims and prunes for health and safety, and grinds stumps. Free on-site estimates are offered.
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Storm and tree damage in St. John’s
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
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In St. John's, the City's hazardous-tree policy puts responsibility for tree maintenance and removal on the property owner. That matters after a storm, because a damaged tree on your lot is yours to deal with. The City's Tree Regulations also treat trees overhanging public property as public trees, and allow the City to act on a damaged or dangerous public tree after seven days' notice to nearby owners. Storms here can also affect power: after Hurricane Igor, Newfoundland Power estimated about 30,000 customers were still without power by lunchtime Wednesday. Before you hire, work out whether the tree is on your property, overhangs public land, or is a public tree, since that decides who acts. Ask any arborist or storm crew for a written quote that lists the work, the clean-up and the disposal of debris. Ask for proof of insurance, and if a tree or branch is near power lines, ask how they will handle that part of the job.
Old Earth Tree Care
Weekdays only, the firm assesses hazard trees and does corrective pruning, tree retention and risk mitigation in St. John's, along with stump grinding.
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What to know in St. John's
While post-tropical storm Fiona hit Atlantic Canada, Newfoundland Power was reporting around 6,000 customers without power.
Before you hire
For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Questions about hiring in St. John's
Who is responsible for a damaged tree on my property in St. John's?
Under the City of St. John's hazardous-tree policy, tree maintenance and removal is the property owner's responsibility. If a storm damages a tree on your lot, you arrange and pay for the work. Get a written quote before anyone starts, and keep the paperwork for any insurance claim. City of St. John's (source, opens in a new tab)
What if the tree overhangs public property?
The City's Tree Regulations treat trees overhanging public property as public trees. The City may act on a damaged or dangerous public tree after seven days' notice to owners of property in the vicinity. Check with the City before hiring someone to cut it yourself. City of St. John's (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a tree-work quote include?
Ask for a written quote that names the address, describes the work tree by tree, and says whether clean-up, stump work and hauling away debris are included. It should also state the start date and payment terms. Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage before work begins.
How should I compare quotes after a storm?
Get at least two or three quotes for the same scope of work so they match. Check what is included, such as clean-up and disposal, and how each crew plans to work near power lines or your roof. Be careful with anyone who asks for full payment up front or pressures you to decide.