Generally the first thing homeowners do after a major storm is head outside and access the damage to surrounding trees and shrubs. By familiarizing yourself with different types of storm damage, you'll be able to determine if you can repair the tree yourself or if an expert tree care specialist needs to be called in.

After a particularly devastating spring storm tree damage is not unusual. Many times the visual damage is so severe it is difficult to determine if the damaged tree can survive without calling in a tree care professional. Fortunately, most trees are extremely resilient and can take a great deal of abuse.

This time of year is notorious for surprise storms that cause not only downed limbs and branches, but sometimes an entire tree. Not sure what to do with storm damaged trees? Why not make Mother Earth happy and turn that wood into something useful and beautiful? Here's a few things you can do with your downed branches and trees:

Some things are better left to trained professionals, including maintaining the trees around your Kansas City home. While there are some tasks the average homeowner can take care of when it comes to tree care, major jobs, such as tending to storm damage and tree removal, should be performed by your Kansas City tree care experts.

The weather is getting cooler and snow and ice are on the way. Unfortunately, no matter how carefully you’ve planned for those winter emergencies, things happen and that when it’s good to know that Cartwright Tree Service and their 24 hour Emergency Response team is only a phone call away.

Our professional arbor technicians can promptly assess any storm damage to your trees and quickly remove the damaged limbs and debris. We specialize in storm damage cleanup, always putting the customer and their needs first. Cartwright Tree Care has personnel both in the office and in the field to deal with insurance companies across the United States.

We are licensed, insured and since our Emergency Response Team has been working together for over 10 years, we have the expertise to handle all disaster situations in a professional and courtesy manner.

Cartwright Tree Service pays close attention to the local weather forecasts and stands ready when inclement weather is expected. We make sure that your home and yard are safe and work to insure you have the most cost efficient treatment options for tree and storm damage removal.

Take a minute right now to program 816-965-6758 in your phone so this winter when you need Cartwright Tree Service, we are there.