Tree Problems That May Need Quick Attention
- A tree or major limb has fallen
- A broken limb is suspended above an occupied or traveled area
- Storm damage has made a tree noticeably unstable
- A fallen tree is blocking a driveway or access point
- Fresh damage is affecting a roof, fence, vehicle area, or other structure
Keep Safety First
Do not stand beneath hanging limbs or attempt to move a large tree that may shift unexpectedly. If a tree or limb is touching or close to electrical lines, keep clear and contact the appropriate utility or emergency authority rather than approaching it.
What To Tell US When You Call
Describe whether the tree is standing, leaning, broken, or fully down; what it is touching or blocking; and whether there are visible utility lines nearby. Photos can also be useful when a service provider requests them, but do not enter an unsafe area to take a picture.
Storm Damage Does Not Always Mean Removal
Some damaged trees can be addressed through branch removal or pruning. Others may have trunk, root, or structural damage that makes removal the practical next step. See our guides to storm-damaged trees and fallen-tree removal.
What Makes A Tree Problem Urgent
Urgency is driven by what the damaged tree can affect. A broken limb suspended over a driveway or roof is different from a limb already on the ground in an open part of the yard. Fresh leaning, a partially uprooted root plate, a split trunk, or a large hanging branch can justify keeping people and vehicles away until the condition is assessed.
When you call, describe the current position of the tree, what is below it, whether access is blocked, and whether the damage happened recently. That helps separate immediate make-safe work from cleanup that can be scheduled normally.
Power Lines And Storm Damage
If a tree or branch is touching, resting on, or close to an electrical line, do not approach it. Texas A&M Forest Service storm guidance emphasizes staying away from downed utility lines and dangerous hanging branches. Contact the appropriate utility or emergency authority first.
You can review the Texas A&M Forest Service storm-damage guidance for additional tree-safety information.
After The Immediate Hazard Is Addressed
Storm work often has a second stage. Once broken material is down and access is restored, the remaining tree may need selective pruning, a structural review, or removal if the damage is extensive. Avoid assuming that every storm-damaged tree is lost; some can remain when the trunk, roots, and major structure are still sound.
If a tree is retained, cleanup should focus on broken branches and sound pruning cuts rather than aggressive canopy stripping. If the tree cannot reasonably be retained, the next step may be tree removal and, if desired, stump grinding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Offer Same-Day Emergency Tree Service?
Availability varies by workload, weather, location, and the nature of the job. Call for current availability rather than relying on a guaranteed response time.
What Should I Do If A Tree Is On A Power Line?
Stay clear and contact the appropriate electric utility or emergency authority. Do not touch the tree, branch, fence, or other object that may be energized.
Can A Storm-Damaged Tree Be Saved?
Sometimes. The amount of structural damage, condition before the storm, trunk and root integrity, and remaining major limbs all matter.
Can You Remove A Tree Blocking A Driveway?
Call with the location and what is blocked. Access restoration is a common reason people seek urgent fallen-tree service.
Should I Cut A Hanging Limb Myself?
Large hanging limbs and overhead chainsaw work can be dangerous. Keep people out from below the limb and call for professional help if the work is beyond safe ground-level pruning.
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Call About An Urgent Tree Problem
Describe the damage and location, and ask about current availability.