Transylvania County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Brevard, NC
Brevard, in Transylvania County: 19 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 Transylvania County
- 19
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Transylvania County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 19 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 19 |
Full record for Transylvania County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Transylvania County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 110 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 25 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Brevard
| Households | 3,670 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
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 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Haywood Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Brevard
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1971, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Transylvania County
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
- Removal day
Rules in North Carolina
North Carolina: 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: North Carolina Department of Insurance.