Lightning hit my tree — is it going to die, and is it safe to be under? in Mooresville

A strip of bark blown off, usually spiraling down one side from the top toward the ground, sometimes with bark and wood thrown 50 feet or more across the yard and scorching at the edges of the exposed wood. Also look for a split trunk, blown-out soil or lifted turf at the base where the current exited through the roots, cracked limbs hanging in the canopy, and — several days later — leaves wilting and browning on one side while the rest of the tree looks untouched. Some strikes leave almost nothing visible: a thin line and a smell.

Within days

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Current passed through the tree, superheated the moisture in its path, and blew tissue apart under steam pressure. The outcome depends on where the current traveled. Along the outside under the bark, and the tree loses a stripe of cambium and often survives. Through the middle of the trunk, and the wood is fractured internally and the tree is finished whether or not it leafs out next spring. From the ground on the day of the strike you cannot tell which happened. So a struck tree is two things at once: an immediate physical hazard from loose bark and cracked limbs, and a medium-term unknown.

What this usually costs in Mooresville

This is normally a storm damage cleanup job, which around here runs $400 to $4,000 depending on size and access. Treat that as a range, not a quote — nobody can price it without seeing it.

What to have ready when they call

A photo with the house in frame, so they can judge the scale
Roughly how far it is from the house, the fence or the drive
Whether a truck can get into the yard
Whether there are power lines anywhere near it

Crews near Mooresville

Sorted by distance

Where this comes from. 25 real tree services Google lists as operating here. Ratings, review counts, hours and photos are Google’s, not ours. The quote on each card is that company’s review closest to its own average — not its best one.

Photo author: Bob Schacht

Humble Hunt's Services, LLC

9188 W County Line Rd, Camby, IN 46113

5.041

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+1

“Great experience using Humble Hunt Services for tree removal. It was a very large tree and very close to two houses. Every call, every question…”
David · 3 months ago · Google

Andy's Tree & Landscape

7532 Brattle Dr, Camby, IN 46113

4.9100

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“Andy and his crew member did not disappoint. They did an exceptional job cutting down my tree and also provided additional services on another. They…”
Susan McAllister · 3 months ago · Google

D & S Tree Service, LLC of Mooresville & Greencastle

7701 S County Rd 375 E, Mooresville, IN 46158

5.025

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+1

“We used D&S twice now, and we love them. Owner comes out himself to do estimates, he's always on time, Friendly and informative. Then, before he…”
Jennifer Spencer · 2 years ago · Google

Photo author: Elizabeth Hoalt

OLIVOS TREE SERVICES PLUS LANDSCAPING LLC

278 N East St, Plainfield, IN 46168

5.030

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+1

“I had an excellent experience with Olivos Tree Services Plus Landscaping LLC! They cleared several trees in my backyard that were close to power…”
Alyssa Wiegand · 5 months ago · Google

Hair Cuts For Trees LLC

4141 W Southport Rd Lot 10, Indianapolis, IN 46217

5.049

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“I highly recommend Hair Cuts For Trees! Sebastian and his crew were promptly on-site the next day after I called him. His pricing was very…”
P Ellis · 4 years ago · Google

Sharper Image Tree Service

4883 Gibbs Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168

5.0298

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“If you’re looking for a reliable and efficient tree service, Sharper Image Tree Service truly stands out. From the moment I reached out, their team…”
Sammy Smith · 4 months ago · Google

McDaniel’s Tree Service

5741 Gallagher Dr, Greenwood, IN 46142

4.640

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+1

“McDaniels Tree Service did an excellent job on a recent work order for tree removal. Their crew arrived on time, worked efficiently, and handled the…”
Carl Schwander · 5 months ago · Google

Photo author: Dena Marks

Jimmy's Tree Service

597 Shady Brook Hts, Greenwood, IN 46142

4.115

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“I had a tree blow over and hired Jimmy’s crew to cut it up and haul it away. I was expecting to have to do clean up after the job, but I came home to…”
Tim Doyle · 3 months ago · Google

Photo author: Pedro condado

Condados tree service

5150 Mecca St, Indianapolis, IN 46241

5.021

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“Condados Tree Service was able to come out and give me a free quote and put me in their calendar immediately to get an extremely large tree removed…”
Ashe Amos · a year ago · Google

Photo author: Vickie Mourer

Green Arbor

1407 W Epler Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46217

4.544

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+1

“I’ve used them twice now at two different properties. I’ve been in the green industry for 30 years. These people know what they’re doing, they do it…”
Steve Wicker · 3 years ago · Google

Airbourne Tree Service Inc.

8909 Chitwood Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46227

4.932

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“If you need a fast, reliable, and AFFORDABLE tree services, I highly recommend speaking with Paul at Airbourne Tree Services. Paul came and gave me a…”
Desiree Kirk · a year ago · Google

Lulos Tree Service, Llc

820 S Roena St, Indianapolis, IN 46241

5.015

Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Stump Grinding
+2

“Once again, Benito and his crew went above and beyond! We have used them twice for both tree removals and trimming/shaping. They are so professional…”
Jenny Rollins · 2 years ago · Google

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