Emergency & Storm Cleanup
Fast response after storms for downed limbs, split trees, and damage that can't wait.
Storm Damage Right Now? Call Immediately.
We prioritize safety-hazard calls — trees on structures, blocked driveways, downed limbs near power lines.
When a storm rolls through Lake County, tree damage doesn't wait for a convenient time. A split limb hanging over a driveway, a tree leaning on a roofline, or a trunk blocking your only way out all need fast, safe attention. We prioritize the calls that involve immediate safety risk or blocked access, and get crews out as quickly as conditions allow.
Signs You Need Emergency Tree Service
A tree or large limb is resting on your roof, garage, or another structure
A trunk or major limb has split but hasn't fully fallen (a "hanger")
Downed limbs or a fallen tree are blocking your driveway or only exit route
Our Process
Our Emergency Response Process
Call Us
Call (847) 219-3246 and describe what you're seeing so we can prioritize appropriately.
Safety Assessment
We assess what's under tension and the safest order of operations before cutting anything.
Upfront Pricing
An honest price before starting — storm conditions don't change our billing standards.
Safe Removal
Compromised limbs and trunks removed using proper rigging, not guesswork.
Debris Clearing
We clear downed material so your property is safe and accessible again.
Insurance Documentation
Photos and an itemized invoice provided to support your claim, if needed.
Local Conditions
Storm Patterns Around Lake County
Lake County sits close enough to Lake Michigan that spring and summer storms often bring sudden straight-line winds and occasional microbursts, which do a lot of damage very quickly — especially to shallow-rooted silver maples and cottonwoods. Winter brings a different risk: ice storms that coat branches and dramatically increase weight load. We keep extra capacity ready during and after major storm events.
Recent Storm Cleanup & Emergency Work
Emergency & Storm Cleanup FAQs
We prioritize calls involving trees on structures, blocked driveways, or safety hazards, and typically get to those same day or next day depending on storm volume across the area. For less urgent storm cleanup, we'll schedule within a few days.
First, make sure everyone is safely away from the area — a tree resting on a roof or structure can shift. Contact your homeowner's insurance to start a claim, and call us to assess and safely remove the tree. Do not attempt to cut a tree that's under tension or resting on a structure yourself.
Many homeowner policies cover tree removal when a tree falls on a covered structure, though coverage varies by policy and insurer. We can provide documentation and photos of the damage and removal to support your claim, but recommend confirming coverage details directly with your insurance company.
Emergency and storm cleanup costs vary widely based on tree size, whether it's resting on a structure, and how much rigging and complexity the situation requires. We give you an honest, upfront price before starting, even during emergency calls — storms don't change our pricing standards.
Yes, we regularly work alongside insurance adjusters on storm damage claims, providing photos, itemized invoices, and any documentation needed to support your claim.