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Storm Damage Tree Removal · Statewide

Storm Damage Tree Removal in New Hampshire

Storm Damage Tree Removal in New Hampshire: after a storm, the job is to sort trees into three groups: down and needing removal, damaged but savable with pruning, and standing but newly dangerous. Locally, ice storms: The December 2008 storm caused widespread breakage and outages.
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Tree problems in New Hampshire that call for storm damage cleanup

  1. 1

    Ice storms

    The December 2008 storm caused widespread breakage and outages.

  2. 2

    Nor'easters and wet snow

    Heavy snow and wind break pines and tip trees on rocky soil.

  3. 3

    Emerald ash borer

    First found in Concord in 2013; spreading statewide.

What storm damage tree removal covers

After a storm, the job is to sort trees into three groups: down and needing removal, damaged but savable with pruning, and standing but newly dangerous.

How storm damage tree removal works, step by step · part of tree removal

Describe the tree and what it's near, and you'll reach an independent provider serving New Hampshire.

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Safety first in New Hampshire

Stay well away from any downed wire and anything touching it. Call 911 for injuries or lines down, then the utility.

What you can safely do

  • Stay inside during the storm and away from windows on the side facing large trees.
  • Afterward, look for hangers before walking under any tree.
  • Check whether your city is running a curbside debris program before paying to haul brush.
  • Keep all receipts. Tree work may count toward insurance or disaster-assistance claims.

Leave these to professionals

  • Don't run a chainsaw on wood that's bent, pinned or twisted. It can spring violently when cut.
  • Don't approach any tree near downed lines. Lines can be live even when the power is out.
  • Don't hire a company that wants full payment before starting.

Trees in New Hampshire that most often need storm damage cleanup

Sugar and red maple
Ice damage; aging roadside maples
White pine
Most common large yard tree; limb and trunk failures
Eastern hemlock
Hemlock woolly adelgid in the south

Timing in New Hampshire

Winter
Ice storms and nor'easters
Summer
Thunderstorms and occasional tropical remnants
Late fall–winter
Planned removals on frozen ground

Tree rules and permits in New Hampshire

  • New Hampshire has no statewide permit for removing trees on private residential lots, but the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act limits tree cutting near protected shorelines.
  • Scenic roads designated by towns can require a hearing before cutting trees in the road right-of-way.

Sources (checked 2026-10-04)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of storm damage cleanup in New Hampshire

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for storm damage cleanup.

Storm Damage Tree Removal in New Hampshire: common questions

Do I need a permit for storm Damage Tree Removal in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has no statewide permit for removing trees on private residential lots, but the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act limits tree cutting near protected shorelines. Scenic roads designated by towns can require a hearing before cutting trees in the road right-of-way.

Which trees in New Hampshire most often need storm damage cleanup?

Sugar and red maple: ice damage; aging roadside maples White pine: most common large yard tree; limb and trunk failures Eastern hemlock: hemlock woolly adelgid in the south

When is the best time for storm damage cleanup in New Hampshire?

Winter: Ice storms and nor'easters Summer: Thunderstorms and occasional tropical remnants

Ice storms: what does it mean for storm damage cleanup in New Hampshire?

The December 2008 storm caused widespread breakage and outages.

Nor'easters and wet snow: what does it mean for storm damage cleanup in New Hampshire?

Heavy snow and wind break pines and tip trees on rocky soil.

Emerald ash borer: what does it mean for storm damage cleanup in New Hampshire?

First found in Concord in 2013; spreading statewide.

Other tree services in New Hampshire

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