Storm and tree damage in Youngstown

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Youngstown sits in a snowy part of Ohio. NWS Cleveland's normals for the Youngstown station list 67.8 inches of snowfall a year, with 19.6 inches in January alone. Heavy, wet snow and a long winter are hard on limbs, so broken or hanging branches are a common reason to call a tree crew. The city also sets a rule for owners: under codified ordinance 155.05, dead, decaying or broken branches must not overhang the sidewalk or street, and you must keep at least 8 feet of clearance above sidewalks and 14 feet above streets. The same ordinance says you must not attempt to clear branches or vegetation near power lines. When you hire, ask whether the crew will work around lines or leave that to the utility, and ask for the scope in writing: what comes down, where the debris goes, and whether stump work is included. Ask for proof of insurance before anyone climbs, and compare quotes on the same scope of work.

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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 Youngstown

Do I have to trim branches over my sidewalk in Youngstown?

Yes. Under codified ordinance 155.05, owners must keep trees trimmed so dead, decaying or broken branches do not overhang the sidewalk or street. The ordinance also requires at least 8 feet of clearance above sidewalks and 14 feet above streets, so ask any crew to trim to those heights. City of Youngstown Codified Ordinances (source, opens in a new tab)

Can I clear branches that are near power lines myself?

Youngstown's ordinance 155.05 says owners must not attempt to clear branches or vegetation near power lines. If a limb is touching or close to a line, do not climb or cut it. Ask the crew how they handle line work, and whether the utility must be involved first. City of Youngstown Codified Ordinances (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a tree work quote include?

A written quote should name the address, list each tree and the work for it (removal, trimming or clean-up), and say whether debris haul-away and stump grinding are included. It should show the start window, proof of insurance and how changes are handled. Compare quotes only when the scope matches.

Why do storms and snow cause so much tree damage in Youngstown?

Youngstown's normals show 67.8 inches of snowfall a year, with 19.6 inches in January. Heavy snow loads can break weak or dead limbs. After a storm, have a crew look at hanging or split branches before they fall on a sidewalk, street or roof. National Weather Service Cleveland (source, opens in a new tab)