Chesterfield County · Virginia
Tree removal in Chester, VA
Chester: 8 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Chester
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Chesterfield County
- 147
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Chester, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 18, 2025 · May 30, 2025 · Aug 2, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Chesterfield County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 151 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 147 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Chesterfield County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Chesterfield County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 85 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 15 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Chester
| Households | 9,200 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1990 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Chester
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Chester
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Chesterfield County
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Choosing a crew
- Cables and braces
- Pruning instead of removal
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.
Map of Chester
Close by
- Bellwood
- Meadowbrook
- Enon
- Bensley
- Ettrick 4 with trees
- Matoaca 6 with trees
- Rockwood
- Manchester
- Brandermill
- Bon Air 14 with trees
- Woodlake
- Midlothian 10 with trees