Trees, Irrigation and Monsoon Wind at a Sterling Grove Home

The National Weather Service counts June 15 through September 30 as monsoon season. Sterling Grove was a working farm before homes went up, and its groves and tree lined streets are part of what people like about it. Those same trees give a summer storm more to work with.

Fallen limbs

Strong gusts bring down branches, and they land on the roof, in the pool and across the driveway. After a storm we note what fell and where, so you can decide whether your landscaper should come out early.

Split drip lines

Drip lines run around the base of each tree, and a falling limb can split one. The water then goes where it should not, often against the house wall or across a walkway, while the tree it was meant for goes dry. We look at the emitters, the controller and any damp patch that has no business being there.

Branches over the roofline

A limb resting on the roof or rubbing the eaves can wear through in a single season of wind. We look along the roofline from the ground for anything touching it, and inside we check the ceilings nearest those spots.

Leaves in the pool

Wind strips leaves and drops them into the water, where they collect in the basket and slow the flow. We read the water level, listen to the pump, and tell your pool service if the basket needs more than a routine cleaning.

The next day check

Adding a storm check to your plan sends someone out soon after the wind dies down, so the next scheduled visit does not have to be the first look. Photos come to you if anything needs a closer look. The services page lists everything else a visit covers.