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Storm and tree damage in Salt Lake City

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Salt Lake City's tree trouble has a clear date attached to it. On 8 September 2020, high east canyon winds in Salt Lake County, Ogden and Farmington helped cause outages for about 170,000 Utah customers. Five days later, many of the remaining outages were on the East Bench, where a majority of the mature trees fell. That history shapes how you hire here. City Urban Forestry does not work on trees on private property and does not recommend any company, so a tree on your lot is yours to arrange. Its queue for public trees can stretch past four months in summer, which is one reason people look to private crews. Before you hire, ask for proof of insurance and a written scope that says who hauls away wood and debris. Check your homeowners policy first too: removal of a fallen tree is listed as not covered when the tree has not landed on and damaged the home.

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  2. BranchWorks

    Owner-operated from Orem, the business handles tree trimming, removal and stump grinding. Hours extend from early morning until late evening, and free estimates cover Lehi, Provo, Lindon and Vineyard.

    Also serves Provo

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    Rated 5.0 out of 5 101 Google reviews · Nov 2026

    (801) 462-6798Website BranchWorks (opens in a new tab)
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  10. Amen Trees

    Operating since 2011, the company removes trees and handles emergency tree work after storm damage. Its service area takes in Herriman, Bluffdale, Midvale and West Valley City.

    Also serves Provo

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    Rated 4.9 out of 5 624 Google reviews · Nov 2026

    (801) 970-2143Website Amen Trees (opens in a new tab)

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What to know in Salt Lake City

  • Five days after the September 2020 windstorm, about 5,500 Rocky Mountain Power customers were still without power. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that many of the remaining outages were in Salt Lake City's East Bench, where a majority of the mature trees fell and caused considerable damage.

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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 Salt Lake City

Will Salt Lake City remove a fallen tree on my private property?

No. Salt Lake City Urban Forestry does not perform service for trees on private property, and it does not recommend any specific arborist or tree care company. For private-property trees it points people to a list of arborists on the Utah Community Forest Council website, which is a place to start your search. Salt Lake City Corporation, Urban Forestry (source, opens in a new tab)

How long might I wait for the city to deal with a public tree?

Urban Forestry says it has thousands of trees to prune or remove every year and sets its priorities by safety. In summer, the work queue can stretch to more than four months after a request. If a tree is dangerous, ask about the safety priority when you report it. Salt Lake City Corporation, Urban Forestry (source, opens in a new tab)

Will my homeowners insurance pay to remove a fallen tree?

The Utah Insurance Department lists removal of fallen trees as not covered under most standard policies if the trees do not land on and damage the home. It also advises making repairs needed to prevent further damage, but holding off on permanent repairs until your insurer has inspected. Ask your insurer before work starts. Utah Insurance Department (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a written quote for tree work include?

Ask for the exact trees and work covered, whether stump grinding and hauling away of wood and debris are included, the start date, and proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation cover. Get the same details from each company so you can compare quotes line by line, and keep the signed copy.

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