Storm Damage & Emergency Fallen Tree Removal
Toronto, Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Northumberland County & York Region
Sarginson’s Emergency & Fallen Tree Removal Service
Sarginson’s Tree Services provides a 24h emergency call out service for any and all storm damaged tree and fallen tree removal in Toronto, Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Northumberland County, and York Region. We specialize in tree removal, particularly in hazardous positions or fallen trees. If a storm has damaged your trees and you think they might be an imminent hazard, call Chris at Sarginson’s.
Who is Responsible for Storm Damaged & Emergency Fallen Tree Removal in Toronto and the GTA?
Many homeowners are not clear about who is responsible for fallen tree removal after a storm. City authorities are responsible for storm damage when it comes to trees on City property, but they do not have any responsibility for removing fallen or storm damaged trees on private property. On private property, the homeowner is responsible for having a storm damaged or fallen tree removed. One thing to be aware of is that fallen tree removal in Toronto does not need a permit if the tree presents an imminent hazard. However, you should notify Urban Forestry on 311 if you are removing a storm damaged tree. They advise homeowners to keep a photographic record of the damage in case their decision to remove the tree is challenged. The City will, however, make a curbside collection of fallen branches and other brush debris from private property after a storm, as part of waste collection. They need to be tied into bundles. Size and weight restrictions apply. You can find out more details here.
What should I do if I have a storm damaged tree but it has not fallen?
If one of your trees has been damaged in a storm and you are not sure whether it is safe, you should ask an arborist to assess it. If the tree is dangerous and it needs to be removed then it is the homeowner’s responsibility to do this. As with fallen tree removal in Toronto or other areas in the GTA, a dangerous tree that has been damaged by a storm does not need a permit IF the tree presents an imminent hazard. However, if you remove a storm damaged tree you will need a professional arborist’s assessment that the tree is an immediate risk to safety so you can prove this.
Who pays for fallen tree removal after a storm?
If a tree has fallen after a storm the homeowner has the responsibility to remove it at their expense. But what if a neighbor’s tree damages your property, who pays then? It might be a surprise to some, but if, after a storm, a neighbor’s tree falls on your property or damages your boundary fence, it is actually your insurance company that will pay out rather than theirs. For this reason, it is extremely important for you to check your homeowner’s insurance – that you have the right level of cover for storm damage and any exclusions.
How can I protect my trees against storm damage?
Storms and extreme weather conditions are an unfortunate fact of life but is there anything you can do to protect your trees from storm damage? In short, yes. If your trees are healthy they are better able to withstand storms. Trees need proper maintenance to keep them healthy. If you have a lot of trees, or large trees in your yard it is a good idea to have them inspected by a professional arborist on an annual basis. They can check your trees’ their structural integrity and for signs of disease or weakness. Maintain a regular tree care routine, get your trees pruned annually and regularly remove any dead or damaged branches.
Residential Tree Services
All aspects of residential tree care, pruning, tree removal & emergency call out service
Commercial Tree Services
Arborist consultancy, tree maintenance contracts, golf course services, vehicle & operative hire, lot clearance
Storm Damage & Emergency Fallen Tree removal: Toronto, Durham Region & the GTA
Sarginson’s Tree Services operate a 24h, 7 day a week emergency storm damage service. If you have fallen trees or branches that need removing urgently or if you are concerned that a tree near your propery isn’t safe, please get in touch whatever the time of day. If you would like the health of your trees assessed or if you would like us to make a risk assessment of one of your trees, send us a message with a few details via our contact form. Our emergency storm damage tree removal service in Toronto, Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes, York Region & Northumberland County.
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Your Questions Answered
Some of our customers’ most frequent inquiries about tree removal
Who removes fallen trees after a storm?
If a tree has fallen on private property and it is not a City tree, the homeowner is responsible for fallen tree removal
Will the City remove fallen trees after a storm?
The City will only remove fallen trees after a storm if they are on City property
Does insurance cover tree removal after storm damage?
Homeowners insurance should cover tree removal after a storm, however, check your policy wording carefully to make sure you have the right level of cover. Homeowners insurance will not cover removal of trees due to lack of maintenance or that have died.
Who pays for tree removal after a storm?
If a tree has fallen on your property, it is your responsibility to pay for the removal of the portion of the fallen tree on your land. It doesn’t matter whether it was growing on your property. This is why it is so important to have the correct level of homeowner’s insurance against storm damage.
How do I know whether a tree is dangerous after storm damage?
Call a professional arborist to assess the safety of a tree after storm damage.
Google Reviews
Highly recommend Chris and his team from Sarginson’s Tree Removal Services from Courtice. Chris removed a large sugar maple tree from backyard in Oshawa that was very close to house and garage and extending over to neighbours. It took 8 hrs to remove the tree and cleanup. Chris is very skilled and knowledgeable. His quotes and options provided were very reasonable and all communication was excellent. He and team worked diligently, safely and were professional and polite. A bucket truck was used to reach part of tree but for most part Chris had to climb the tree to cut down each limb carefully and they used ropes to guide. They cut up wood (as requested) and even stacked for me. (I saved some $ by not having logs removed)They removed all smaller branches and debris and used a chipper. They swept and blew away shavings as part of cleanup.I was very satisfied with the job and Chris. Would recommend for tree removal. (I didn’t get tree stump grinded as an extra cost, but may do later)Wendy
They did an amazing job pruning my enormous Spruce tree. Also a great job on cleaning up all the branches.
Great experience with this company. They did an excellent job removing a huge tree on my property that was over the house and at risk of falling. I was pleased with their time efficiency and customer service. Overall great experience!
Chris and his team are super efficient and informative. He came out gave me a quote and then measured the trees to make sure that they were able to be removed. All trees passed and within no time he was back to complete the work with his team. We will be using his services again in the spring.
What a dream it was working with Chris. He is so professional - prompt - and best of all his price was so fair! He went above and beyond at my house from start to finish and the job is perfect. Thank you to this amazing team for getting the job done quickly and with 0 hiccups. Have recommended them to family who have already got quotes and are having the work done this week! 10/10 would recommend.
We hired Chris and his team to take down our massive 55 year old willow tree and 2 other trees. They also pruned two others. They were here early and stayed late until everything was finished. They cleaned up the yard after and took all the wood with them! Very hard workers. They offered to leave some of the wood that is good for burning, which we weren't aware of. So now we have firewood as well! 10/10 will use them again and would recommend to anyone! Thanks guys for the amazing job. Here are some photos of during and after!
Chris and his team at Sarginson's Tree Service did an absolutely phenomenal job removing a large tree off my property. The tree was very close to the house, causing concern. However, they were able to remove the tree and all branches / debris without provoking any damage to the building or lawn. They were quick, professional and completely tidied everything up when they were done.This crew went over and above my expectations. If you want a quality service, please hire Sarginson's Tree Service ! ! !Many thanks ! ! !I will be recommending your company to everyone I know ! ! !
Recently Chris and his team remove a huge maple from our front yard (needed to go). It was about 80 feet tall and was within 8 feet of our house. I watched in amazement as they took the tree down and was totally impressed with both their bravery and professionalism. The clean up after was fantastic and he even cut a few large slices for me to use in the future for a woodworking project.I would highly recommend them for tree care services
Wayne Kings
15:54 11 Oct 24
A big thank you to Sarginson's Tree Services for doing a fantastic job heavily pruning our 50 year old sunburst locust tree. They had the equipment and manpower to handle the task and did a very thorough cleanup once the pruning was finished. As an added bonus they blew the leaves out of the gutters while up there in their bucket truck!
Wes Penford
11:47 18 Jan 23
I have used Sarginson's Tree services throughout the years. The team would be above and beyond service.
Not only was the work done well and neatly the team also communicated really well for a site visit and when they was doing the work. Great communication is hard to find these days and this makes things so much easier. I've also recommended Sarginsons to friends and family and they have all had great experiences. Keep up the good work!
Not only was the work done well and neatly the team also communicated really well for a site visit and when they was doing the work. Great communication is hard to find these days and this makes things so much easier. I've also recommended Sarginsons to friends and family and they have all had great experiences. Keep up the good work!
Wendy Payne-Flavien
01:57 07 Apr 22
Great team effort. I was so impressed and fascinated at the hard work the team put in today. Very friendly, great cleanup.
Would highly recommend calling these guys for a tree cutting service.
Wonderful job guys.
Would highly recommend calling these guys for a tree cutting service.
Wonderful job guys.
Susan Hanmer
23:24 27 Jun 21
Great team. Highly recommend. Great service, friendly and excellent clean up. Would definitely call again.
Abby Vogus
13:07 13 Jun 21
Chris and his team did a fantastic job on our two giant honey locusts that really needed some major trimming of dead branches and taking down a cedar pushing against a neighbours garage. We had booked through another company and the original subcontractor had been a no show. Sarginson’s came out with just two days noticed. They were told it would be a half days work but quickly realized it would be a full day job. Regardless, they finished the whole job and even took the time to give us advice on other trees in the yard as this is our first summer in our house. They team was super efficient and friendly and did a great job with clean up. We will be contacting them directly for our future needs!
Laurie Pun
20:03 25 Apr 21
Chris and his team recently helped us trim 5 trees. Great service and the job was really quick. After trimming, the clean up was done really well and no debris was left behind. Recommend Sarginson's to anyone who is looking for landscape services. Will be using their services in the future! 😊
Lorraine Smith
19:43 17 Apr 21
We had some major pruning done today by Chris and his crew.
They did a terrific job and were so efficient. They took care with the cleanup and everything looks amazing
We would highly recommend them to friends and neighbors.
Thank you so much.
They did a terrific job and were so efficient. They took care with the cleanup and everything looks amazing
We would highly recommend them to friends and neighbors.
Thank you so much.
Lindsy McNeill
10:48 15 Apr 21
Fantastic guys, took our huge blue spruce down in just over an hour. No damage to the house or hydro lines as the tree was smack dab in the middle. Will definitely recommend to anyone asking for tree service.
James Gibby
22:54 28 Nov 20
My wife and I watched Chris dance around 5 large poplars that survived the windstorm last week but were threatening our garage. An absolute wizard with a chainsaw. His approach was a pleasure to watch. His equipment was top of the line and total safety was the priority. Two of the trees were fairly precarious in proximity to the garage but he definitely has vast experience in limbing and rigging so no damage was incurred.
HIGHLY recommend Chris . Great service all around👍👍👍
HIGHLY recommend Chris . Great service all around👍👍👍
Aaron Farrow
01:30 18 May 20
Great Job removing multiple big tree's from my property. Professional, Efficient and did a great cleanup! Highly Recommend!
Chris Diedrich
23:50 08 Aug 18
Not only did Chris call back but him and his crew showed up and did an excellent job on a huge limb that fell on our garage, very professional!
Sheree Hendricks
02:50 24 May 18
We are very pleased with the safe removal of our dying maple tree. The Sarginson crew did a great job in the removing the tree and the cleanup of all the debris. We will use their services again.
Bill Neill
22:47 12 May 18
Very pleased with the work that was done. Chris did a very professional job for us. We are able to enjoy our view of the lake again. The “widow makers” are gone, all cleaned up and tidy again.
