Storm and tree damage in Québec
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
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After the freezing rain of April 2023, which left up to 30 mm of ice and brought trees and branches down on the lines, Hydro-Québec reported that nearly 1,125,000 clients had lost power.
Hydro-Québec says that, by law, only an arborist it has authorized may prune or fell a tree when a person, part of the tree or a tool could come within three metres of electrical wires; it advises hiring an arborist who is a member of the SIAQ.
The Régie du bâtiment du Québec lists tree felling, and snow and ice removal from roofs, among work that is not construction work and needs no building contractor's licence.
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.