Storm damage · Harrogate
Storm-damaged or fallen tree in Harrogate?
If a tree has come down or a branch is hanging after high winds, call 01423 460020 and we'll pass it straight to a local tree surgeon. For less urgent jobs, use the form.
- Fallen trees, split trunks and hanging limbs
- Made safe first, then cleared
- Take photos before anything is moved, for your insurer
- Covers Harrogate, Knaresborough and nearby villages
Stay safe
What to do straight away
Keep clear
Keep people and pets away from the tree and anything it is leaning on. Do not try to cut a fallen or hanging tree yourself; branches under tension can spring back with great force.
Power lines and roads
If a tree is touching power lines, stay well away and call 105, the free power cut and electricity emergency number. If a tree is blocking a road, report it to North Yorkshire Council. In an emergency where life is at risk, call 999.
Prices
What emergency work costs
Emergency call-outs typically start from about £400 in the UK, more for large trees or out-of-hours work. Ask for the price before work starts. If the tree has damaged your house or car, check your home insurance, as it may cover some of the cost.
Before work starts
Protected trees and nesting birds
Tree Preservation Orders and conservation areas
Work on a tree with a Tree Preservation Order needs consent from North Yorkshire Council. In a conservation area you must usually give the council six weeks' notice before cutting or removing a tree. Ask the tree surgeon to check this when they quote.
Bird nesting season
Active nests are protected by law. Most nesting happens between March and August, so major cutting is often best planned for autumn and winter.
Questions
Common questions
Who will do the work?
Nidd Tree Surgery puts you in touch with an independent tree surgeon who works in Harrogate and Knaresborough. They visit, quote and carry out the work, and you pay them directly. As with any trader, ask to see their insurance and qualifications before work starts.
Will my insurance pay?
Home insurance often covers damage caused by a fallen tree, and sometimes the cost of removing it if it hit your property. Take photos before anything is moved and check your policy.
Whose responsibility is a tree that fell from next door?
Usually the owner of the tree, but it depends on the situation. Speak to your neighbour and both insurers.
Can someone come out today?
Call 01423 460020 and say it is urgent. We will pass it on straight away; how quickly someone can attend depends on demand after a storm.