Fallen Tree Response

What This Service Involves

A single fallen tree can close an arterial, sever access to a neighborhood, or damage public infrastructure within seconds. Our qualified crews respond around the clock to cut, remove, and haul downed trees while managing traffic and overhead hazards. We assess for entangled utility lines and coordinate with the responsible utility before any energized situation is disturbed. Roads and paths are cleared, swept, and returned to service with full incident documentation.

Benefits

Restores blocked routes quickly with certified sawyer crews; Manages traffic control and overhead hazards during removal; Coordinates with utilities before disturbing entangled lines; Provides incident records for reimbursement and liability files

Our Process

1) Receive dispatch and confirm location, hazards, and utility involvement; 2) Set traffic control and establish a safe work perimeter; 3) Cut, remove, and haul the downed tree and debris; 4) Sweep the corridor and file an incident report with photos

What Affects the Cost

Size and species of the downed tree and root involvement; Presence of entangled utility lines requiring coordination; Traffic control needs on the affected route; Debris hauling and disposal distance; After-hours and weekend response premiums

Best Time of Year

Downed-tree calls surge during fall and winter windstorms from October through March when saturated soils loosen root systems.