Over a week ago, thousands of homes and businesses across Southeast Texas were impacted by a devastating storm system that appeared with little warning. It caused widespread power outages across large sections of the region, as well as damaged homes, businesses forced to close, and losses estimated to cost the area over $5 billion dollars.

One of the biggest reasons why this fast-moving storm caused such massive damage is that thousands of overgrown trees in the area broke branches or toppled over on to homes, vehicles, businesses, and utility lines. To prevent future losses and better protect your home, business, vehicles, and loved ones, it’s essential to ensure any large trees on your property get regular tree pruning and maintenance.

In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss the potential risks that come with overgrown trees and delayed tree maintenance, the benefits of regular tree care, and how Aegis Insurance & Financial Services can also help you protect your property with quality Business and Personal insurance solutions.

The Hidden Dangers of Neglected Trees

Overlooking or delaying regular tree care can create a dangerous situation over time, leading to potential risks and dangers such as:

Property Damage: The biggest risk of having neglected trees on your property is falling branches. Whether they lose branches because of strong winds, tree rot, or old age, they can cause extensive damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and other structures on your property. In more severe cases, entire trees may be uprooted, causing even more severe damage and losses.

Personal Injuries: Falling branches pose a serious risk to anyone nearby, whether it’s business customers, your employees, people near your property, or family members at home. People may suffer minor cuts and bruises, serious injuries that require medical attention, or even a fatality.

High Repair Costs: The cost of repairing damage caused by falling branches can be sky high. Whether you have to replace a roof, repair a vehicle, or fix broken windows and walls, these expenses can quickly add up.

Proactive tree maintenance ensures the trees on your business or home property can better withstand the impact of a severe storm or high winds, with minimal damage or losses.

The Benefits of Proactive Tree Maintenance

By investing in regular tree maintenance, you can enjoy several important benefits throughout the year, including:

Preventing Property Damage: Regular tree pruning and maintenance helps remove dead, broken, or heavy branches before they become a problem. This proactive approach reduces the risk of branches falling during storms and keeps your trees healthier, beautiful, and stable.

Ensuring Safety: When your trees are well-maintained, you create a safer environment for everyone. This is especially important for businesses where the safety of customers and employees is a top priority.

Cost Savings: Investing in regular tree maintenance is much cheaper than dealing with the expense and damages of a fallen tree. This preventative measure can extend the life of your trees, encourage healthy growth, and cool your property while reducing the risk of expensive damages.

The benefits of regular tree maintenance make it a worthwhile investment in the safety and longevity of your business or personal property.

Protecting Your Property with the Right Insurance

While proactive tree maintenance is crucial, it's equally important to have the right insurance coverage in place. Aegis Insurance & Financial Services offers comprehensive Homeowners Insurance, Commercial Property Insurance, and General Liability coverage to ensure you're protected against unexpected events.

Don't wait until disaster strikes – contact Aegis Insurance & Financial Services at 713-850-7622 to discuss insurance needs, policy questions, or potential risk factors to consider. Our team is here to help you stay protected and give you peace of mind, no matter what nature throws your way.