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Storm and tree damage in Columbus

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Tree work in Columbus depends on who owns the tree. Columbus Forestry handles planting, pruning and removal on public property, including parks, city properties and street right-of-way, and requests for work on city trees go to the City 311 Service Center at 614-645-3111. Those requests are prioritised by impact on public health and safety and by City resources. If the tree is a street tree, a private crew cannot simply cut it: planting, pruning, treating for disease or removing one requires hiring an arborist, who then requests a permit from the Forestry section of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. A City arborist inspects the tree or site first. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, confirmed a tornado in northeast Columbus on June 4, 2016, a reminder that storm damage can happen here. Before you hire, work out whether the tree is yours or the City's. If it is a street tree, ask the arborist whether they will request the permit and when the City inspection is expected. Get the scope of work in writing.

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What to know in Columbus

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 Columbus

Can I hire someone to remove the tree in front of my house?

If it is a street tree, removal requires hiring an arborist, who then requests a permit from the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department's Forestry section. A City arborist inspects the tree or site first. Ask any company you are considering whether they will handle that permit request before work is scheduled. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (source, opens in a new tab)

Who do I call about a damaged tree on city property?

Columbus Forestry is responsible for trees in parks, on city properties and in street right-of-way. Requests go to the City 311 Service Center at 614-645-3111. They are prioritised by impact on public health and safety and by City resources, so a response may not be immediate. Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a tree work quote include?

A written quote should name the address, describe each tree and the work for it, say whether stump grinding and debris haul-away are included, and state the start window and payment terms. Ask for proof of insurance. Compare quotes on the same scope of work, not on the total alone.

How do I compare quotes after a storm?

Ask each company to price the same work: which limbs or trees, whether the roof is covered or only the tree, and whether clean-up is included. Be cautious of anyone who asks for full payment up front or pressures you to decide the same day. Get the details in writing.

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