First, keep people clear of the danger area
- A storm has left split, broken or hanging branches
- A tree has developed a new lean or visible root-plate movement
- A large dead limb is over a home, driveway or occupied area
- A damaged tree needs controlled pruning or removal after immediate hazards are managed
What Josh can assess once the site is safe
Josh assesses the accessible tree, the damaged material, safe work zones and the route for equipment and debris. The work may involve pruning broken limbs, controlled dismantling or removal. No 24-hour response is promised, and emergency services or the electricity distributor must manage immediate public or electrical danger first.
When emergency or electricity authorities come first
Do not stand beneath hanging branches, enter the likely fall area or approach a tree touching powerlines. Call Triple Zero if life is in danger, NSW SES on 132 500 for storm emergency assistance, and Ausgrid on 13 13 88 for fallen or damaged powerlines in its network.
What follow-up tree work may include
- On-site assessment once the immediate area can be approached safely
- A work plan based on the visible damage, access and surrounding property
- Controlled pruning or removal within the agreed scope
- Removal of branches, logs and green waste unless another arrangement is agreed
- A thorough clean-up of the agreed work area
Emergency tree work after storms: when to contact Josh
Broken limbs, fresh trunk cracks, soil movement and a sudden lean can justify restricting access and arranging prompt assessment. A photograph taken from a safe position can help explain the concern, but it cannot show every loaded branch, damaged attachment or hidden electrical hazard.
Once emergency and electrical hazards are controlled, Josh can inspect accessible damage and quote pruning, branch removal or controlled tree removal across the Northern Beaches and North Shore. Read the storm-damaged tree safety guide before approaching the area.
