Chainsaws & Pole Saws

When a storm drops a limb on a roof, cutting and clearing that limb has to happen before any inspection or repair can begin. SmithBuilt Roofing and Exteriors keeps chainsaws and pole saws on site for exactly that reason — fallen limbs cut back and lifted off the roof safely, the first step on any tree-impact call.

Why This Comes First

A limb resting on shingles, tile, or a flat membrane hides the damage underneath it. Until the wood is cut down to manageable sections and removed, no one can see the punctures, cracked decking, or torn flashing it caused.

How the Tools Get Used

Pole saws — reach limbs still tangled in branches above the roofline without anyone climbing into them.
Chainsaws — break down heavier sections once they are within safe reach, so pieces can be lowered rather than dropped.

What Follows the Cut

Once the limb is off the roof, the next steps are visual and moisture checks, then whatever tarping, decking, or structural repair the impact actually calls for.