No, not normally unless that tree is a hazard to the insured structure. Tree trimming, maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs are a normal part of your landscape maintenance and are not covered by your homeowners Insurance policy. Some companies will offer additional coverage for a premium that provides for tree removal even when not a hazard but it is usually added as an endorsement to the policy.
Generally, the homeowner is responsible for hiring a tree removal company to remove trees that fall on their property. Some damage is covered by homeowner's insurance.Generally, the homeowner is responsible for hiring a tree removal company to remove trees that fall on their property. Some damage is covered by homeowner's insurance.Generally, the homeowner is responsible for hiring a tree removal company to remove trees that fall on their property. Some damage is covered by homeowner's insurance.Generally, the homeowner is responsible for hiring a tree removal company to remove trees that fall on their property. Some damage is covered by homeowner's insurance.
Contact your insurance Company and ask them. Most homeowners insurance policies will only cover the cost of tree removal if the tree fell on the house, otherwise if the tree fall did not damage you insured property improvements, then it's just the homeowners own responsibility to remove debris after the occasional storm.
Lightning Struck TreesIf you have an HO3 all risk policy you may have coverage for Removal of damage shrubbery and trees But Generally No. Most home insurance polices are on Form HO1 and HO2 and will not cover the cost of debris removal unless the felled tree has damaged a covered structure on your property.
It may. If the tree fell and hit a house or other structure, there would probably be coverage for repair and for debris removal. However, if the tree fell or a large limb came off in a storm without hitting a structure, the debris removal coverage would not be triggered. Likewise, the damage to the tree itself is not generally covered. In all events, and payment to which the insured may be entitled would be subject to the policy deductible.
Not necessarily. Many policies include a clause specifically addressing tree removal, and very often this policy limits the payment for removal of downed trees to $500 -- and that's $500 TOTAL, not per tree. The only way to know for sure what your policy covers is to check your individual policy, and speaking to your insurance agent is always a good idea. You can sometimes purchase additional insurance for tree removal if you feel you may be at risk due to the number or size of trees that you have and the likelihood of major storms in your area.
Whether home owners' insurance covers tree removal depends on the particular policy you have. Many policies, but not all, will cover removal of a tree that has fallen on a house. However, a tree fallen across a driveway may be a different matter. Read your policy and talk to you insurance agent or representative.
No one is responsible or liable for an act of nature. It's up to the owner of the property is he wants to replace a storm damaged tree. The tree is not a covered structure under a homeowner insurance policy.
You will need to look to your Home Insurance policy for coverage under the additional covered structures.
Why was the tree being removed from the property? Is this something your insurance company wanted done? Did you remove it yourself, or did you have a contractor do it? Answers to those questions could help clarify my answer to you. For now, the only situation I can think of where this would be covered is under the "Falling Objects" peril. If the tree fell into the roof and caused the damage, then that would be covered.
I have a huge tree my back yard that is starting to lean. I am afraid a bad storm may knock it into the house. Where can I get some recommendations for a tree removal company?
No, Homeowners insurance does not provide coverage for Landscaping or lawn maintenance nor for land or tree maintenance.