[Everyone] Branch removal services?

Wed Jan 17 14:59:04 UTC 2024

In the 20+ years I have been an owner here, we have always paid for tree
pruning. I remember paying for this only once -- when i had satellite dish.
I think HOA should pay for this for all our homes, subject to how costly.
And I know Sara has gotten quotes in the past for this? Sara?

On Wed, Jan 17, 2024, 9:38 AM Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone <
everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:

> Good morning, neighbors!
>
> Lauren- my policy is up for renewal at end of February. I’m sure that’s
> the reason for timing.
>
> My understanding of the Boutte assessment is that they didn’t identify any
> branches around my home as dangerous. Unfortunately, my insurance company
> does not agree, and I don’t have much of a choice.
>
> Sara, I appreciate you bringing up that the HOA has previously paid for
> tree pruning, and I would still welcome that if our officers agree that
> this is still acceptable. I’m not sure what impact our community insurance
> might have; as someone with experience in the insurance industry, I would
> caution against involving them as they may use the opportunity to request
> additional expensive measures.
>
> All this said, my timeline is a bit short. I recognize my urgent situation
> is my own, and it’s not fair to rush our community into a financial
> decision about whether or not our HOA should pay for tree pruning going
> forward. If our officers do not feel comfortable making a determination on
> this by tomorrow (1/18), I will plan to proceed independently and will
> follow up with Sara separately for names of previous companies used for
> this service.
>
> Thanks all— hope you’re able to stay warm!
>
> Sent from my iPhone.
>
> On Jan 16, 2024, at 6:06 PM, Vincent Wimbush via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>
> 
> An important matter has been raised and some good questions raised in
> return.
>
> I remind all that we recently had Boutte come up and look at the property.
> Not all seemed interested at that time in doing much beyond taking out a
> threatening dead tree.
>
> My question for consideration--what if anything does the HOA
> insurance cover (or advise)  in re: such matters.
>
> Vincent
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 16, 2024 at 5:47 PM Lauren Rich via Everyone <
> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
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>> Did this come up on renewal, Maryann? Or out of the blue?
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 5:04 PM Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone <
>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>
>>> For those curious— they have satellite images. My insurance broker says
>>> this is becoming more common— good thing for all to be aware.
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone.
>>>
>>> On Jan 16, 2024, at 3:51 PM, Mark Bussey via Everyone <
>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> Hi Sara,
>>>     I’m headed back to Atlanta for a bit in a month or so, but I saw
>>> this discussion about trees and overhanging limbs.  Odd that Maryann’s
>>> insurance company actually found out about her potential issue.  Anyway, if
>>> you get a chance would you let me know if you see any branches near or over
>>> my place that need pruning so that I can get included.  If the Association
>>> doesn’t cover the work, I’ll want to make the arrangements to pay for it
>>> myself.  I’m also asking Brandyn to take a look, but she doesn’t have your
>>> expertise about trees and landscaping.  Thanks.
>>> Mark
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 07:46:44 AM PST, Sara Crews via Everyone
>>> <everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Over the years the HOA has paid for tree services, which included
>>> tree/stump removal and pruning of limbs.  If this is still the position
>>> that the HOA deems appropriate, I don't mind calling several tree service
>>> companies that we've used in the past.  I've noticed limbs hanging over the
>>> roofline at #412; there may be other homeowners who might require some limb
>>> pruning.  HOA officers please advise.
>>>
>>> Maryann, did your home insurance company provide you with a deadline for
>>> the limbs to be removed?
>>>
>>> Sara
>>>
>>> > On 01/16/2024 10:29 AM EST Maryann Dabkowski via Everyone <
>>> everyone at chelseaplacedecatur.com> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Hi all!
>>> >
>>> > I have been informed by my homeowners’s insurance that they plan to
>>> cancel my coverage unless I remove several tree branches that hang over my
>>> property. Looking for recommendations for reputable companies that do this.
>>> Have any of you used anyone you would recommend? Have we used anyone as an
>>> HOA? I know we used Boutte for an eval, but I don’t recall that they
>>> removed anything.
>>> >
>>> > Thank you-
>>> > Maryann
>>> >
>>> > Sent from my iPhone.
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