Where a 2019 tornado dropped trees on houses

Tree Removal in Perry Township, OH

Taking down damaged and risky trees in Perry Heights, Richville, Reedurban and the neighborhoods between Canton and Massillon.

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We confirm where the wood goes before work begins

The Day Trees Fell on Perry Homes

Tree Removal in Perry Township was front-page work on March 14, 2019. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado that stayed on the ground for about four miles through the township, with winds estimated up to 80 mph and a path about 50 yards wide. Its survey found uprooted trees and broken limbs, and noted that the most significant structural damage came from at least two trees falling on houses. That is the pattern in most storms: wind alone is rarely what wrecks a house. The tree is.

A tree on the roof

If a tree is on your house, get everyone out of the rooms beneath it. Check for wires before you go near it. Then call your insurer and call us at (330) 433-8160. Removing a tree from a roof is careful work: the weight is usually supported in ways that are not obvious, and cutting the wrong piece first can drop more of it into the house. Pieces are typically rigged and lifted off, sometimes with a crane when the tree is large and the roof cannot take any more load. We will take photos for your claim and give you a written estimate.

A township that grew from farms

Perry was named in 1813 for Oliver Hazard Perry, and it is now an urban township of 28,389 people in about 24 square miles. Its own history describes farmland being converted to housing developments, along with commercial, medical and municipal sites. That means a lot of the big trees here were either left standing from old farm fence rows or planted when subdivisions went in. Fence-row trees in particular were never pruned for structure and often have co-dominant trunks that split.

Neighborhoods we cover

Most of the western half of the township is the City of Massillon. The rest includes Perry Heights and Reedurban in the northeast, Richville in the south, and the streets in between. Sippo Creek runs through the area, and trees on the wet ground beside it are more prone to uprooting after heavy rain.

Insurance photos and records

If a storm damages your property, photograph everything before cleanup starts: the tree, where it landed, and any damage to the roof, siding, fence or car. We will note the work in the written estimate and invoice so your adjuster can see what was done.

Before the next storm

The cheapest storm removal is the one done ahead of time. If you have a tree with a crack, a big dead limb over the house, or a lean that is getting worse, have it looked at. We will tell you honestly whether it needs to come down. Get a free estimate

Perry Township Facts

2019 tornado. The NWS Cleveland survey of March 14, 2019 found an EF-0 tornado in Perry Township with winds up to 80 mph on a path about 4 miles long and 50 yards wide; at least two trees fell on houses.
Urban township. Perry Township had 28,389 residents in 2020 across 24.3 square miles, and includes most of Massillon plus the Perry Heights, Reedurban and Richville census-designated places.
Farmland turned subdivision. The township's history records farmland converted to housing developments and commercial, industrial and medical sites, which left many old fence-row trees standing among newer homes.
Named in 1813. Stark County commissioners named the township on December 7, 1813, after Oliver Hazard Perry; early settlers relied on Sippo Creek.

Our Services in Perry Township, OH

Perry Township Questions

Will homeowners insurance pay to remove a tree that fell on my house?

Policies vary, but many cover removing a tree that has damaged a covered structure, often with a limit. A tree that fell in the yard without hitting anything is often not covered. Call your agent, and we can give you a written estimate and photos for the claim.

Can you remove a tree from my roof the same day?

We cannot promise a time, but storm calls are handled in order of danger. If the tree is threatening to come further into the house, tell us that when you call.

What is a co-dominant trunk and why does it matter?

It is when a tree has two main trunks of similar size growing from one point. The joint is often weak, especially if bark is trapped between the stems, and it can split in wind. Cabling sometimes helps; removal is often the safer choice near a house.

Do you work in Richville and Perry Heights?

Yes. We cover all of Perry Township, including Richville, Perry Heights and Reedurban.

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