Before we climb, we plan. This annotated photo shows a leaning hazard pine over a screened pool enclosure — exactly the kind of warning sign homeowners should address before hurricane season. The red X marks the removal target; the red line maps the controlled fall corridor.
5 Signs You Need a Tree Service Before Hurricane Season
Hurricane season starts June 1, and the trees on your property are either your best protection or your biggest liability. Knowing when to call a tree service before the storms hit can save you thousands in damage and keep your family safe.
Sign 1: Dead Branches Hanging in the Canopy
Dead branches are the first things to come down in a storm. Even moderate winds can send a dead limb through a roof or windshield. If you see bare, brittle branches in your trees, get them removed now.
What to do: Schedule a professional tree trimming to remove all deadwood before June.
Sign 2: Trees Leaning Toward Structures
A tree that leans toward your house, garage, or fence is a ticking time bomb during hurricane season. If the lean has increased recently or you see exposed roots on one side, the tree may be unstable.
What to do: Have a certified arborist assess the tree. It may need cabling, bracing, or removal.
Sign 3: Overgrown Canopy That Blocks the Sky
A thick, dense canopy catches wind like a sail. When 80+ mph gusts hit an unpruned tree, the entire trunk can snap or uproot. Thinning the canopy lets wind pass through and reduces the load on the trunk and roots.
What to do: Get a crown thinning from a professional tree service. This is not the same as topping, which damages the tree.
Sign 4: Mushrooms or Fungus at the Base
Mushrooms growing at the base of a tree or on the trunk are signs of internal decay. A tree that looks healthy on the outside can be hollow inside, making it extremely dangerous in high winds.
What to do: Get an arborist inspection immediately. Decay cannot be reversed, and the tree may need to come down.
Sign 5: Branches Touching Your Roof or Power Lines
Branches that rest on your roof or drape over power lines will cause damage when the wind picks up. Falling limbs can tear off shingles, pull down gutters, or knock out power to your entire block.
What to do: Trim branches back at least 10 feet from your roofline. For power lines, call your utility company or a licensed tree service.
Do Not Wait Until June
Every tree company in Central Florida is booked solid once the first tropical storm forms. The time to act is now, while crews are available and prices are normal.
DeAngelos Land Services provides tree trimming, tree removal, and emergency tree services across Lake Mary, Orlando, Sanford, Longwood, Winter Springs, Seminole County, and Orange County.
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