Homeowner Liability
Homeowner Liability when Hiring Contractors or other Help
Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin:
“Anyone you hire to help around your house, such as the neighbor boy who mows your lawn, a babysitter, a contractor, or other outside services, opens you up to potential legal headaches. If anyone is injured while performing work on your property, you may be financially liable for the person’s injuries and disabilities.”
3 Risks of Hiring Contractors Without General Liability and Workers Comp
"Many contractors say it is not a big deal, and they would never sue you, but if a life changing event occurs, they are looking for someone to make them whole.”
Hiring a Contractor Without Insurance – What are the risks? Informative blog from Landes Blosch law firm.
Preparing for Fire and Driveway Access
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Preparing Your Property for Fire:
At-Risk Homes
- Rural areas
- Near forests or heavy vegetation
- Sandy soil
- See more
Driveway Access Video - Click to View
Make Sure You're Ready
Do you have the minimum driveway clearance?
- 12' Width
- 13.5' Height
See the full Flyer below from the Wisconsin DNR.
Tree Related Resources
Tree Learning Center
Tree Learning Center
Tree Learning Center
Trees provide shade, reduce stormwater runoff and erosion, increase property value, and more. Learn more at WI DNR
Tree Identification
Tree Learning Center
Tree Learning Center
Unsure what's growing on your property? Check out UW Stevens Point Tree Identification Tools.
Forest Health
Tree Learning Center
Forest Health
Anyone can help promote healthy Wisconsin forests, learn more about Forest Health.
Storm Damage
WI Urban Tree Key
Forest Health
Storm damage isn't just fallen trees; learn about pests, root disease, wilt, and decay.
Tree Care
WI Urban Tree Key
WI Urban Tree Key
Keep your trees growing strong and healthy with some simple steps to ensure their future. Read more at MN Dept of Natural Resources
WI Urban Tree Key
WI Urban Tree Key
WI Urban Tree Key
Ash Tree Identification
Spruce Budworm Management
Ash Tree Identification
Emerald Ash Borer
Spruce Budworm Management
Ash Tree Identification
Spruce Budworm Management
Spruce Budworm Management
Spruce Budworm Management