Eddy's Tree Service
Top-Rated Tree Care in Redding, CA
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PSALMS 16:8 “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
Winter storms in Redding, CA create serious tree hazards due to saturated soil, high winds, and hidden structural damage. This guide explains how to identify storm-related tree risks, what to do before and after severe weather, and when to contact a licensed local tree service for safety.
Trees with long or overextended branches act like sails in strong wind. Dense canopies trap gusts, twisting limbs until they crack or break. These failures often happen during the storm — or hours later when things seem calm again.
Trees like sweetgum, sycamore, mulberry, and large oaks are especially prone to limb failure if they haven’t been properly thinned or reduced.
This is one of the biggest winter risks in Shasta County. When the ground is soaked, roots can shift. You may notice:
Once a tree starts to move in saturated soil, it can come down quickly — especially if another wind event follows.
Even without snow, rain adds weight to branches and needles. Pines and cedars can become top-heavy fast. If we do get wet snow, the weight multiplies and limbs can snap under the strain.
If you have trees over your roof, driveway, or parking area, these storms are when problems show up.
Some trees survive the storm but suffer internal damage. Cracked limbs, split branch unions, or root movement may not be obvious right away. Days or weeks later, a large limb drops or a tree begins to lean.
This is why post-storm inspections matter. Just because a tree didn’t fall during the storm doesn’t mean it’s safe afterward.
If it can hit your house, it’s not “just a tree.”
Storm damage is about safety first — not aesthetics.
You don’t need a complicated plan. You just need to address the most common failure points before storms arrive.
A professional inspection can identify:
This is especially important for commercial properties, rentals, and HOAs where liability is higher.
Preventive pruning helps reduce storm damage by:
Removing deadwood before it becomes airborne or falls
Shortening overextended limbs that act like sails in the wind
Thinning dense canopies so wind can pass through more easily
Improving overall tree balance to reduce failure during storms
Proper winter pruning lowers emergency risks and supports long-term tree health.
Clearance pruning helps prevent storm-related damage by:
Removing branches over roofs and gutters that can break under heavy rain
Clearing limbs from driveways and access points to maintain safe entry
Reducing risk near power lines where contact can create serious hazards
Preventing emergency situations during active storms
Addressing these hazards early helps avoid dangerous conditions when weather worsens.
Leaning trees should be evaluated if you notice:
A new or worsening lean after storms
Soil lifting or cracking at the base
Exposed or shifting roots
Movement during wind or heavy rain
Winter is not the season to “wait and see.” Leaning trees can fail suddenly, especially if another storm follows.
If a tree is touching or near power lines, stay back and call the utility or emergency services. Never assume a line is safe.
Broken limbs caught in the canopy can fall without warning. Treat the area as unsafe until a professional removes the hazard.
Look for soil lifting, exposed roots, or new leaning. These are signs of instability that shouldn’t be ignored.
Take photos before cleanup if structures were damaged. This helps with insurance and documentation.
| Situation | Emergency (Call Right Away) | Non-Emergency (Schedule Service) |
|---|---|---|
Tree on a home, garage, or structure |
✅ |
❌ |
Tree blocking a driveway, road, or access point |
✅ |
❌ |
Tree or limb touching power lines |
✅ (Call utility if active line) |
❌ |
Large hanging or cracked limb over people or property |
✅ |
❌ |
Tree actively uprooting or leaning rapidly after rain |
✅ |
❌ |
Multiple limbs down after a storm |
❌ |
✅ |
Tree leaning slightly but stable |
❌ |
✅ |
Dead or decaying tree with no immediate target |
❌ |
✅ |
Preventive trimming before winter storms |
❌ |
✅ |
Defensible space or wildfire mitigation work |
❌ |
✅ |
Stump grinding or debris cleanup |
❌ |
✅ |
If a tree could cause injury or property damage today, it’s an emergency.
If it’s a concern you’ve noticed over time, it’s usually non-emergency — but still worth scheduling.
When storms hit, we keep things simple and straightforward.
Here’s what you can expect:
We’re locally owned, licensed, and insured, and we follow industry safety standards because storm work is not the time for shortcuts.
While wildfire isn’t the main focus during winter, it matters. Downed limbs and fallen trees dry out later and become fuel. Cleaning up storm debris now helps reduce fire risk when summer returns.
If you already plan on defensible space work in spring, winter cleanup is a smart head start.
If you’re in Redding, Shasta Lake, Anderson, Cottonwood, Palo Cedro, or nearby and you’re unsure about a tree after a storm, reach out. We’d rather help early than show up after damage is done.
Fast. Safe. Fair. Local.
That’s how we handle winter storm tree safety — because this is our community too.
If you’re dealing with storm-related tree concerns or want to prepare ahead of the next weather system, these resources can help:
Emergency Tree Removal
For trees that have fallen, are actively failing, or pose an immediate safety risk to your home, driveway, or power lines.
Winter Tree Care in Redding: How to Protect Your Trees and Property During Storm Season
A detailed guide covering seasonal pruning, storm preparation, and long-term tree health strategies for Redding homeowners.
Winter Tree Care in Redding, CA
A homeowner-focused guide to protecting residential trees during winter storms, including pruning timing, hazard prevention, and seasonal maintenance.
If a tree is leaning more than it used to, has cracked or hanging limbs, lifted soil at the base, or could reach your home, driveway, or power lines, it should be inspected by a licensed professional. Many storm-damaged trees fail days after the storm, not during it.
Small branches on the ground may be manageable. Anything under tension, leaning, tangled, or near utilities is dangerous and should be handled by a licensed, insured tree service. Most storm-related injuries happen during DIY chainsaw work
Yes. Eddy’s Tree Service provides emergency tree removal and storm response in Redding and surrounding areas. We prioritize safety hazards like trees on homes, driveways, and access points.
Yes. Saturated soil and wind can damage roots or crack limbs internally. Trees may look fine at first and fail later. Post-storm inspections help catch hidden risks early.
In many cases, yes. Winter is often ideal for structural pruning, deadwood removal, and hazard reduction because trees are dormant and problem areas are easier to see.
Insurance often covers storm damage if a tree hits a covered structure. Routine maintenance and documentation can help support a claim. We provide clear invoices and job details when insurance is involved.
Stay back and call your utility company or emergency services immediately. Never assume a line is safe, even if it looks inactive.
Yes. We handle tree removal, limb cleanup, chipping, and debris hauling so your property is safe and accessible again.
Call Eddy’s Tree Service — Redding, CA (CSLB #1099377) for storm inspections, emergency removals, trimming, stump grinding, and cleanup. We’ll tell you honestly what’s urgent and what can wait.
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