When a tree falls in your garden it can be shocking and stressful. Storms in this part of Surrey can bring down even healthy trees, and when it happens the first instinct is often to try to move the storm damaged tree yourself. It is important to take a moment and make sure you handle the situation safely and sensibly.
Stay well back and keep others away
A fallen tree can still be under tension. Branches may be resting on fences, sheds or other trees and can shift without warning. Even if it looks stable, it may not be. Keep children and pets away. Do not touch or move anything until a professional has assessed it.
Avoid cutting or sawing it yourself
Cutting a storm damaged tree is very different from routine pruning. Hidden pressure points can cause sudden movement. Chainsaws in these situations require advanced training. A simple cut can cause the trunk to roll, split or spring back. Leave all cutting to trained arborists.
When it becomes an emergency
If the tree has fallen on a house, across a road, blocked the only access to your property or is resting on live power lines, treat it as an emergency. Move to a safe area and call for help immediately. If power lines are involved, contact the electricity provider before anything else. Do not go near the tree until you are told it is safe.
What we need to provide a fast quote
A few clear pieces of information allow the team to respond quickly. Your location, what the tree has fallen on, whether access is restricted and any photographs you can take from a safe distance. Photos are especially useful because they help us understand the angle of the fall, the size of the tree and whether specialist equipment is needed. Native Forest has worked on many similar jobs and can usually judge the safest approach from a small set of images.
How a professional handles it
Storm damaged removals can be complex. The tree may need to be sectioned from top to bottom using ropes or cranes. Sometimes the safest method involves lifting the tree off structures rather than cutting it where it lies. Native Forest specialises in hazardous and inaccessible removals, which means the team is trained for awkward angles, tight spaces, unstable ground and trees that are resting under unpredictable pressure. Every job is assessed with safety as the priority.
Fully insured and properly equipped
You should always check that the company you call is insured and qualified for this type of work. Native Forest carries full insurance and uses advanced equipment designed for safe lifting, rigging and sectional dismantling. This protects your property and ensures the work is completed without unnecessary risk.
If you need help now
If a tree has fallen in your garden and you are unsure what to do, the safest option is to ask for advice before touching anything. Send photos from a safe distance and we can guide you on the next steps or attend quickly if the situation requires it.
