The Metro East area sees its share of strong summer storms, and the ones that do the most damage often find trees that were already compromised before the wind picked up. A split branch, a trunk with internal decay, or a tree leaning toward the house doesn't always give obvious warning signs until the weather tests it.
Before the next system rolls through, it's worth walking your property and looking at a few things: any large branches hanging over the roofline or power lines, trees with visible cracks or splits in the trunk or major limbs, and anything that has already shifted or changed angle after recent rain. Saturated soil loosens root systems, and a tree that looked stable in the spring may not be sitting as firmly now.
If you spot something that concerns you, a free estimate from Riverbend will tell you what it is and what your options are. Some things can be addressed with a trim or a cable. Others need to come down before they come down on their own. Either way, it's better to know.
Riverbend is available 24/7 for storm emergencies in Moro, Bethalto, Edwardsville, Wood River, Alton, and the surrounding area. Have you done a walkthrough of your property lately to check on your trees?
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