Storm Damage Cleanup in Omaha: What to Do If Your Trees Were Damaged
Over the Fourth of July weekend, severe storms with powerful winds swept across the Omaha metro, leaving behind widespread tree damage—especially in southwest Omaha. Broken limbs and large brush piles have kept homeowners busy cleaning up in the days since.
If your property was impacted, it's important to know that not all storm damage is immediately obvious. While the biggest limbs may already be on the ground, hidden cracks and weakened branches can remain high in the canopy, creating safety hazards long after the storm has passed.
Free Storm Damage Assessments
If you're unsure whether your trees are safe, we'll come take a look. We offer free tree assessments for homeowners dealing with storm damage and can recommend whether pruning, treatment, or removal is the best solution.
Our crews proudly serve Omaha, Elkhorn, Millard, Pepperwood, Boys Town, Chalco, Bennington, Waterloo, Valley, Gretna, Papillion, La Vista, Ralston, Bellevue, Council Bluffs, Carter Lake, and surrounding communities.
Storm Damage Isn't Always Obvious
After a major storm, many homeowners remove the fallen branches and assume everything is fine. However, storm-damaged trees often have structural issues that aren't visible from the ground.
Watch for signs such as:
Hanging or partially broken limbs
Split trunks or cracked branch unions
Trees that have started leaning
Large branches hanging over your home or driveway
Dead or damaged limbs high in the canopy
Uprooted or partially lifted root systems
If you notice any of these issues, it's a good idea to have your trees inspected by a professional arborist.
Storm Damage Tree Removal
Not every storm-damaged tree needs to be removed. In many cases, proper structural pruning can preserve the tree while eliminating hazardous branches. However, if a tree has suffered severe structural damage, removal may be the safest option.
American Arborist provides professional storm damage tree removal throughout Omaha and the surrounding communities. Our team can safely remove damaged trees while minimizing additional impact to your property.
Tree Storm Damage Cleanup
Storm cleanup often extends beyond removing a single branch. Our crews provide complete tree storm damage cleanup, including:
Broken limb removal
Hazardous branch removal
Fallen tree removal
Brush pile cleanup
Grapple truck hauling
Tree pruning and canopy restoration
Whether you have one damaged tree or an entire yard full of debris, we can help restore your property.
Tree Damage Repair
Many storm-damaged trees can recover with the right care. Our arborists evaluate each tree individually and recommend the best course of action, which may include:
Structural pruning
Deadwood removal
Weight reduction pruning
Canopy restoration
Cabling or bracing (when appropriate)
Ongoing tree health monitoring
Early tree damage repair can help preserve mature trees and reduce the risk of future failures.
Don't Forget About Brush Piles
Many homeowners spend the first few days after a storm cutting up fallen branches, only to end up with a large pile of brush at the end of the driveway. American Arborist offers brush pile pickup throughout the Omaha metro. If you've already done the cleanup but need help hauling everything away, give us a call for a quote.
Schedule Your Storm Damage Assessment
Storm damage can create hidden hazards that may not become apparent until the next round of high winds. If your trees were damaged during the recent Omaha storms, don't wait until a weakened branch comes down.
Contact American Arborist today to schedule a free storm damage assessment, storm damage tree removal, tree storm damage cleanup, or tree damage repair consultation. We'll help get your property cleaned up, your trees evaluated, and your landscape ready for whatever Nebraska weather brings next.