When a Tree Has to Go…

At 3:17 a.m, a Douglas-fir in Lynn Valley sighed, tilted, and pressed its shoulder against a roofline. The rain did the rest. By sunrise, the homeowner had a question no one wants to Google half-awake: “fallen tree on house” I showed up, and was out of their hair in 2 hours.

I’m Jeff Kinney. Thirty years in the canopy means I’ve seen the whole deck: yard maples that grew into powerline bullies, wind-snapped tops dangling like swords, roots heaving up patios, and giants that simply aged out. Removal isn’t a victory dance; it’s a quiet promise to protect the home, the neighbors, and the crew.

What Homeowners Really Want to Know

• Is removal truly necessary?
  We start with a tree risk assessment (TRAQ-style thinking). If pruning, cabling, or a crown reduction can buy safe years, we’ll say so. When decay is advanced, lean is accelerating, or targets are permanent (bedrooms, driveways, play areas), danger tree removal becomes the honest answer.

• How does “urgent tree removal after windstorm North Shore” actually work?
  Picture a chess game at height. We build anchors in sound wood, rigging lines to control each cut. Limbs come off in small, predictable pieces. The trunk goes by sections—roped, swung, and lowered, never dropped. If access is tight, we’ll bring a mini-crane or speedline. The goal: zero surprises for your house and your neighbors.

• Do I need a permit?
  Many North Shore situations do. We help you navigate the local bylaws (especially West Vancouver and District of North Vancouver). If the tree is storm-damaged or hazardous, the process can be different—ask us before you assume anything. Paperwork shouldn’t be scarier than the tree.

• What about the stump and the mess?
  We finish the job. Brush chipped, wood removed (or stacked the way you want it), and stump grinding leveled for re-planting or fresh lawn. The last thing you see is a clean site, not a war story.

  
  

Signs It’s Time to Talk Removal

• The tree is leaning more each season—especially over a house, deck, or parked cars.

• Mushrooms or soft wood at the base (decay).

• Dead top, long cracks, or a “barber chair” split waiting to happen.

• Roots heaving soil, lifting walkways, or pushing at your foundation.

• After a storm, you can see daylight through a fracture.

What Makes Ironclad a Good Choice?

Certified West Coast Tree Faller on site. A crew that trains for bad weather on good days. Gear that’s checked, logged, and respected. We’re fast—because hesitation is expensive—but we’re patient with physics and neighbors. And yes, we’ll tell you when removal isn’t the answer. Trust beats invoices.

Ready When You Are

If you’re staring at a worry tree, call Ironclad. Whether it’s same-day emergency help, scheduled tree removal, or danger tree removal, we’ll make the plan, handle the permits, and leave your property cleaner than we found it. Free assessments. Straight talk. No drama—just relief.


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