A Tree Fell on My Fence in San Antonio & What Do I Do Now?

It happens more than you would think in San Antonio, especially after a storm rolls through. A big limb or a whole tree comes down and takes out a section of your fence with it. Now you have a mess in your yard, a gap in your fence, and no idea where to start.

Here is what to do.

Step One: Make Sure It Is Safe

Before you touch anything, walk around the area and check for downed power lines. If a line is down or touching the tree, do not go near it. Call CPS Energy at 210-353-4357 and stay back until they clear it.

If there are no power lines involved, the area is safe to assess.

Step Two: Document Everything for Insurance

Take photos of the damage before anything is moved. Get wide shots and close-ups. If the tree came from a neighbor's yard, photograph which direction it fell and where the base of the tree is. This matters for insurance claims and for figuring out who is responsible for the cost.

Step Three: Understand Who Pays

In Texas, if a healthy tree falls due to a storm, your homeowner's insurance typically covers the fence repair on your property, regardless of where the tree came from. If the neighbor's tree was dead or diseased and they knew about it, they may be liable. Either way, call your insurance company and open a claim before any cleanup begins.

Step Four: Get the Tree and Debris Removed

You need someone who can handle both the tree removal and the fence repair in one visit. Calling a tree company for the tree and then a separate fence company adds time and cost. We handle both at Recover Landscape. We come out, remove the tree or limb, clean up the debris, and repair or replace the damaged fence section the same day or the next day in most cases.

Step Five: Get the Fence Repaired Properly

A fence that has been hit by a tree often has more damage than it looks. The posts may have shifted or cracked underground even if the boards look okay. We check the structural integrity of the whole section before we repair it so you are not dealing with a fence that falls over again six months later.

If you had a tree fall on your fence in San Antonio, Helotes, Boerne, Leon Valley, Converse, Schertz, or anywhere in Bexar County, call us at 817-484-8835. We will come out, give you a straight quote, and get it handled.