- The hazard
- Trunk failed mid-stem in high wind, leaving a jagged standing spar and a hung-up top — the most dangerous stage of a storm failure, because the load is unpredictable.
- What was at risk
- Driveway, parked vehicles, and the side of the house within striking distance of the standing spar.
- Access constraints
- Yard access from the driveway; debris field already covering the work area.
- How we did it
- Cleared the debris field first so the crew had escape routes, then took the hung-up top under control before touching the standing spar. Spar taken down in short, controlled sections.
- Result
- Standing hazard removed, driveway and lawn cleared, brush chipped, and photos documented for the property owner's insurance file.
What this means if you have the same problem
After a windstorm, the tree that already broke is usually not the biggest danger — the piece still hanging or standing is. Photograph everything before cleanup starts; insurers ask for it.
Related pages
- Storm Damage Tree Removal — the service this job falls under
- Tree Removal in Spokane Valley — more work in this area
- Is my tree dangerous? — send photos and get a straight answer
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