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Storm and tree damage in Madison

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Madison's storm work comes with a few local rules and memories. In August 2018, a series of storm systems brought major flash flooding across Dane County and flooded the Yahara chain of lakes, and the city sees an average of 51.8 inches of snow a year, so heavy snow and saturated ground are both part of the picture for trees and roofs. Madison also has a tree rule that surprises people: by city ordinance, a permit is required to work on any oak tree between April 1 and October 15. Before you hire for tree removal, trimming or storm clean-up, ask whether the work involves an oak and who will handle the permit. If a line is down, Madison Gas and Electric says to stay at least 30 feet away, including from lines in puddles or flooded areas, and to report it at 608-252-7000. Leave that to the utility. Ask for a written quote that lists the clean-up and haul-away, and for proof of insurance. For roof repairs after a storm, ask for the scope of work in writing.

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  20. LundinTree

    Storm response is the focus, with cleanups after storm damage alongside removal, pruning, hazard assessment and stump grinding. Family-owned and founded in 2014, it serves Madison, Sun Prairie and Waunakee.

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What to know in Madison

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 Madison

Do I need a permit to remove or trim an oak tree in Madison?

Madison's city ordinance requires a permit to work on any oak tree between April 1 and October 15. Before you accept a quote, ask the company whether the tree is an oak, whether a permit applies on your dates, and who will apply for it. Get that answer in writing. City of Madison Urban Forestry (source, opens in a new tab)

What should I do if a power line is down after a storm?

Madison Gas and Electric says to stay at least 30 feet away from a downed line, including lines lying in puddles or flooded areas, and to report it at 608-252-7000. Do not let a tree crew or anyone else work near it until the utility has dealt with it. Madison Gas and Electric (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a tree work quote include?

Ask for a written quote that names the address, the trees involved and the work on each one: removal, trimming or stump work. It should say whether clean-up and haul-away are included, and the start date. Ask for proof of insurance before work begins.

How do I compare quotes for storm damage work?

Get at least two written quotes covering the same scope, so you compare like with like. Check what each includes for clean-up, who handles permits, and whether roof repairs are listed separately. A quote that is vague about scope is harder to compare, so ask the company to spell it out.

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