Service
Emergency Tree Service across the NC High Country
Active hazards — leaning trunks, fallen trees on structures, blocked access — handled by a local crew within hours.
The work
Emergency tree service is what we route fastest. If a tree is on your roof, leaning against a power line, blocking your only access, or about to fall onto something expensive, the form is the right move — but a phone call is faster. Tap the call button at the top of any page; the operator assigned to your county picks up.
Our emergency crews carry the rigging, chainsaws, and cribbing needed to stabilize and remove hazards safely. For trees against active utility lines, the crew coordinates with the power company before any cutting — we don't drop limbs onto live conductors. For structures, they assess whether the tree is keeping the roof load distributed and plan the removal accordingly.
Emergency work is more expensive than scheduled removal because the crew is rerouting their day and bringing equipment they otherwise wouldn't need. The pricing is still fair — we just want you to know up-front.
When this service is the right call
- Tree fallen on a house, garage, or vehicle
- Tree leaning toward a structure after a storm
- Tree contacting or near power lines
- Driveway or road blocked by a downed tree (medical access, evacuation needs)
- Imminent fall — visible root plate movement, cracking trunk, hung limbs in the canopy
Typical pricing
$1,000–$5,000 for most single-tree emergencies. Crane-assisted removals on structures run higher. Quoted on-site before any cutting starts.
Quotes are confirmed on-site before any work begins. We do not push jobs that don't need doing.
Common questions
- What counts as an actual emergency?
- Anything that's actively damaging or about to damage a structure, vehicle, or utility — or that's blocking emergency access. A leaning tree that's been leaning the same way for ten years is not an emergency. A trunk that visibly moved during last night's storm is.
- Should I call or fill out the form?
- For active emergencies, tap the call button at the top of the page — that's the fastest route. If you can't talk, the form works too; the crew will see it within minutes during business hours and route accordingly.
- What if the tree is on a power line?
- Stay clear. Call 911 if there's any chance of electrocution. Then call the power company (Blue Ridge Energy, New River Light & Power, or Duke Energy depending on county) to de-energize the line. Then call us — our crew can't touch the tree until the utility says it's safe.
Find a crew across the region
Request a emergency tree service quote
Two minutes. We'll route this to the right local crew today.