Disaster response

Hurricane Isaias

Storm-damaged trees can leave a yard difficult to use long after the weather clears. These photos document H&L's Hurricane Isaias response, including tree work beside homes, broken trunks along fence lines and cleanup in waterfront yards.

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Damaged pine extending across a waterfront yard during H&L's Hurricane Isaias response

Tree work after the storm

The damage extends beyond what's on the ground.

The photographs show long sections of broken pine extending over lawns and fences, branches caught among surrounding trees, and residential work close to roofs and landscaping. Those details matter when looking at a storm cleanup job: a trunk's position, the space around it and access for equipment all affect the work involved.

Our response photos include bucket-truck access beside homes, crew members working at ground level, and cut wood and branches in the work area. Browse the sets below for a closer look at the conditions and work shown.

Response photos

Tree work close to homes

A roofline, hedge and driveway leave different access options than an open lot. These photos show bucket-truck positioning beside a house and ground work among cut logs and branches. Select any photo to view it at a larger size.

Bucket truck reaching into a tree beside a house — Bucket access beside a home, with the roofline and shrubs close to the work area.

Raised bucket and work truck beside a house and hedge — The truck is positioned beside a hedge for overhead tree work.

Bucket truck extended toward branches above a residential property — Another view of the space available between the house, hedge and tree canopy.

H&L crew member working among cut logs and branches beside a home — Ground work among cut trunk sections and branches in a residential yard.

Waterfront properties

Broken trunks across yards and fences

In this set, a damaged pine stretches across the lawn near patio steps, a metal fence and surrounding trees. Several views show how far the upper branches reach beyond the broken trunk. The wider photographs also show the waterfront edge and the space around the work area.

Broken pine trunk leaning across a black fence near the waterfront — A broken trunk lies across the fence line beneath surrounding branches.

Angled broken trunk extending over a fence toward a waterfront yard — A closer view of the broken tree and the fence beneath it.

Long damaged pine trunk extending diagonally across a waterfront lawn — The full reach of the damaged pine across the lawn.

Damaged pine extending above a lawn beside patio steps and railings — Patio steps, railings and nearby trees surround the work area.

Broken pine beside a fence with branches scattered across the grass — The broken trunk and branches are visible along the edge of the yard.

Crew members beside a damaged pine with palms and water behind them — Crew members on the ground beside the damaged pine.

Wide view of a damaged pine spanning a lawn between trees and palms — A wide view shows the lawn, nearby palms and waterfront edge.

Damaged pine canopy stretching across a waterfront yard — The upper branches extend across the yard above the ground work area.

At ground level

Working through the tree debris

Cutting a damaged tree leaves wood of very different sizes to handle. These photographs show trunk sections, smaller limbs and brush around the crew's work area. They also show the fences and neighboring trees that remain close to the work.

Raised pine branches above a yard with a house and palms nearby — A view of the upper branches and the nearby home.

Angled pine trunk above cut branches on a waterfront lawn — Cut limbs lie on the grass beneath the angled trunk.

H&L crew member standing near cut trunk sections beside the water — A crew member stands beside trunk sections and branches at ground level.

Tree canopy above a fence with cut wood below — The remaining canopy and fence line frame the ground work area.

Broken trunk leaning beside a fence and waterfront trees — The broken trunk remains visible beside the fence and surrounding trees.

H&L crew member beside cut logs and branches in a waterfront yard — Cut logs and branches at the waterfront work area.

Storm cleanup in Northwest Florida

Tell us what happened at your property.

H&L Services is a family-run tree service based in Apalachicola. Our storm damage work includes hanging and downed limbs, leaning or split trees, and tree debris cleanup. We serve Franklin County and surrounding Northwest Florida communities; check our service area for coverage.

Call (850) 323-1269 for current availability and a free on-site quote. Regular hours are Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 6 PM. Sunday is open for emergencies only.

Useful details for your first call

The property address and the best way to reach you.
Whether the tree is down, leaning, split or holding broken branches.
Whether a roof, driveway, fence or other structure is affected.
Any access restrictions, such as a narrow gate or blocked drive.
Photos you can take from a safe location.

Keep clear of damaged trees and downed power lines. Report fallen wires to the electric utility, and follow local officials' instructions after a storm. The National Weather Service's after-hurricane guidance explains hazards that can remain once the weather clears.

Send your job details

Planning the work

Storm cleanup questions

Can H&L help with a tree that's still standing?

Our storm damage service covers hanging limbs, split trunks and trees with a new lean, as well as fallen wood. Send photos from a safe location or call to arrange an on-site look. The work needed depends on the tree's condition and what's around it.

Does storm cleanup include hauling tree debris?

Our storm damage service includes cutting, gathering and hauling tree debris from the work area. At the quote, point out the branches, logs and any other material you want addressed so the scope is clear.

What determines the scope of a storm cleanup job?

The amount of wood, whether material is still overhead, nearby structures and access for equipment all matter. A few photos can help us understand the situation, and we provide a free on-site quote before you decide.

How do I check availability after a storm?

Call (850) 323-1269 with your address and a description of the damage. We'll confirm current availability and whether your property is in our service area.

H&L Services of NW Florida

Need help with a storm-damaged tree?

Call with the property address or send your job details. We'll take a look and give you a free quote.

Call (850) 323-1269