Storm & Windthrow Cleanup in Duncan

What windthrow is, and why the Cowichan Valley sees it

Windthrow is a tree uprooted or snapped by wind rather than cut down, and it's the most common storm damage we respond to. We often see shallow-rooted conifers fall on saturated soil during southeasterly winter storms, especially if earlier winds already loosened their roots or altered their lean.

Assessing what's still standing

A downed tree often isn't the only problem — neighbouring trees can be root-loosened or left with broken tops that aren't safe to leave. We check the surrounding stand for hung-up limbs and compromised trees before starting cleanup.

Working near power lines and roofs

When a windthrown tree lands across your roof, fence or driveway, we section it down in a controlled order rather than pulling it free, protecting the structure underneath. We call BC Hydro before cutting near any downed or overhead line.

The response process

1. 1

   Site assessment

2. 2

   Written quote — a flat-rate price for the cleanup, confirmed before any work begins.

3. 3

   Controlled removal — we section the tree down in sequence, working the weight off your roof, fence or vehicle without shifting it further.

4. 4

   Site cleanup — we clear and haul limbs and debris, and leave or remove the wood as you prefer.

Local conditions

On Duncan's eastern side along the Cowichan River floodplain, seasonal high water softens the soil around roots before winter windstorms hit, so we check standing timber carefully.

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