Durrant Contracting Services INC

01/24/2026

PSA: If you run a generator, please make sure you turn off your main breaker to your home. A generator can backfeed power lines and potentially kill a lineman.

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

You may have seen posts or videos about “exploding trees” popping up on social media due to the impending extreme cold. Do you need to worry? Should you take cover?

While the sound can be startling, trees aren’t actually exploding. What’s really happening is called a frost crack.

Here’s what to know:
- Frost cracks form in winter during extreme cold

-They’re vertical cracks in the trunk, and when they happen, they can sound like a gunshot. No actual explosions happen.

-Some species are more prone than others.

-The exact cause isn’t fully understood, but it’s linked to uneven shrinking and swelling of wood and water as temperatures plunge

-We can’t predict which trees will develop frost cracks

-Cracks often close during summer and reopen in future winters

-There’s no cure, though some trees may eventually grow over the crack, forming a “frost rib.”

-The crack can allow decay fungi to enter, which may affect long-term tree health or structural stability

Bottom line>>>
Frost cracks are dramatic but not uncommon in cold climates. Keep an eye on affected trees, especially large or mature ones near homes or walkways.

If you have any trees that become concerning to you, we can come out and inspect the tree and give you an estimate to safely remove the tree if it becomes a hazard due to damage to the tree!

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12/26/2025

Pending ice storm and freezing rain tomorrow, let me know if you need any salt, whether it’s to spread your self or if you need it spread ! I sell salt!
Durrant Contracting Services INC

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas

11/26/2025

This weather is no joke today.
Cold temps, heavy winds, and blowing snow can bring down branches fast, and entire trees.

If you notice a fallen tree, a cracked limb hanging dangerously, or any storm damage, we can come out right away.

✔️ Emergency tree removal
✔️ Storm cleanup
✔️ Clearing yards, driveways & walkways
✔️ Fast response times
✔️ Local family-owned + affordable

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Stay warm and stay safe out there.

06/23/2025

We are here to help anyone in need!

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First Alert Weather Update: Heavy rain, hail, and strong wind gusts will continue to track east at around 40 mph.

06/23/2025

A *SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING* is in effect for parts of Waushara County until Jun 23 6:00PM CDT. Possible impacts include large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Get to a safe place now if you're in the warned area. Visit waow.com/weather or the StormTrack 9 app for more information.

06/23/2025

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First Alert Weather Update: Showers and storms will continue to track to the northeast. These storms could become severe. Heavy rain, hail, and wind gusts around 60 mph are possible.

06/23/2025

A *SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING* is in effect for parts of Portage, Wood County until Jun 23 2:30PM CDT. Possible impacts include large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. Get to a safe place now if you're in the warned area. Visit waow.com/weather or the StormTrack 9 app for more information.