Rockbridge County · Virginia
Tree removal in East Lexington, VA
East Lexington, in Rockbridge County: 74 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Rockbridge County
- 74
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Rockbridge County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 74 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 74 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Rockbridge County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rockbridge County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 119 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 34 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in East Lexington
| Households | 720 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1980 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| BARC Electric Coop Inc | |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for East Lexington
- Clearing a lota small place, about 720 households
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
- What changes the price?
- Cables and braces
Rules in Virginia
Virginia: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance.