Lightning Struck A Tree On My Property in Greenwood? We dispatch a local crew fast.
If a lightning struck tree in Greenwood, one call gets a local North Seattle tree crew on the way. Greenwood sits near the Greenwood commercial strip, and its lots typically feature tall Douglas firs common in backyards and along alleys — the kind of context our dispatched crews already know.
First steps — lightning incident
Stay clear for at least an hour after the strike — struck trees can drop major limbs without warning as internal pressure equalizes. Do not touch the tree.
What Greenwood calls typically look like
Greenwood sits in North Seattle and is characterized by tall Douglas firs common in backyards and along alleys. During Puget Sound windstorms — especially November through February — saturated soils and hard south winds combine to bring down big trees. Calls like “lightning struck my tree” spike in these windows.
Insurance angle
Lightning-struck trees that damaged a covered structure are typically a claim. Removal of a struck-but-standing tree is usually out-of-pocket.
Ask any contractor for proof of current license and general liability insurance before work begins on your Greenwood property, and confirm coverage details with your homeowners insurance carrier. This is standard consumer guidance for any tree job.
FAQ
- Can a lightning-struck tree survive?
- Sometimes — a narrow bark strip may heal. A blown trunk or roots forced out of the soil is almost always removal.
- How soon should it be inspected?
- Within a few days. Internal wood damage isn't visible from the ground, and struck trees fail progressively.