When a spring storm rolled through the Rochester area, a mature hardwood on a Holcroft Rd property in Greece (northwest Rochester) suffered a major failure — the upper trunk snapped and was left hanging directly over the home’s power lines and roofline. Here’s how our ISA-Certified crew removed it safely, sectioned it cleanly, and cleared the yard in a single visit.
Before: the upper trunk had snapped in the storm, leaving a heavy hanging section above the home’s power service and roofline.
Service: Storm-damage hazardous tree removal • Location: Holcroft Rd, Greece, NY (Rochester / Monroe County) • Hazard: Snapped upper trunk over power lines & roofline • Equipment: Rigging gear, commercial chainsaws, dump trailer
The Challenge: A Hazard Over the Power Lines
After the storm, a mature hardwood in this homeowner’s front yard suffered a major failure — the upper trunk had snapped and was left hanging. What made the job urgent wasn’t just the size of the tree, but its position: the broken section sat directly above the home’s overhead power lines and close to the roofline. Left alone, the next gust could have dropped it onto the service drop or the house.
The homeowner needed a local crew that could remove the damaged tree safely around the wires — without dropping weight onto the structure or tearing up the wet early-spring lawn.
⚠️ A snapped or hanging limb over power lines is an emergency.
Never attempt to remove a storm-damaged tree near electrical lines yourself. Call a licensed, insured crew. Call (585) 479-3388 for fast emergency response in the Rochester area.
During: the trunk brought down under control and bucked into manageable sections — no damage to the home, driveway, or landscaping.
The Solution: Controlled Removal Around the Wires
Because the damaged section was over power lines, our crew worked top-down with rigging rather than felling the tree in one piece. Each step was planned to keep weight off the service drop and the roof.
- 1 Hazard assessment. Our ISA-Certified arborist evaluated the snapped section, the lean, and the clearance to the power lines before any cutting began.
- 2 Rigged sectioning. Using ropes and rigging, the crew lowered limbs and trunk sections under control — keeping load away from the wires and structure.
- 3 Trunk bucking. The main trunk was bucked into clean, uniform rounds for safe handling and easy loadout.
- 4 Cleanup & loadout. Logs and rounds were loaded into our trailer, brush was chipped, and the sawdust and debris were raked off the lawn.
After: the trunk reduced to clean rounds and loaded out — the front yard returned open, safe, and clear.
The Result
By responding quickly to this Holcroft Rd home in Greece, we eliminated the hazard before the next weather system could bring the damaged section down on its own. The power lines stayed clear, the home and driveway were untouched, and the homeowner was left with a safe, open front yard — a clean finish on what started as an urgent storm emergency.
Local result: A real storm hazard in the Greece / northwest Rochester area, cleared safely in one visit — no damage, no mess left behind.
Where We Worked: Greece / Northwest Rochester
This storm-damage job was completed in the Holcroft Rd area of Greece, NY — part of the greater Rochester / Monroe County area we serve from our nearby Henrietta base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer emergency storm tree removal in Greece and Rochester, NY?
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency tree service across Greece, Rochester, and all of Monroe County for storm-damaged trees, snapped limbs, and trees threatening homes or power lines. Call (585) 479-3388 any time.
Is it safe to remove a tree near power lines myself?
No. A tree or limb touching or hanging near power lines is extremely dangerous and should only be handled by a licensed, insured, ISA-Certified crew with proper rigging. We assess the clearance and work around the lines safely.
How fast can you respond to a storm emergency in the Rochester area?
We prioritize emergency and hazard calls and typically respond same-day. For an active hazard like a snapped limb over your home, call us immediately at (585) 479-3388.
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