Emergency Asheville Area Tree Service
Severe weather, sudden failures, and unexpected damage can turn a beautiful, healthy tree into an immediate hazard. Family Tree Care provides emergency tree services in Henderson and Buncombe counties, offering fast, professional response when safety is a concern.
Why Homeowners Trust Family Tree Care
ISA-Certified Arborists
Fully Licensed & Insured
Rapid Response during urgent situations
Safety-first approach near structures and utilities
Decades of storm damage experience
Locally Owned & Operated
Our Emergency Response Process
Our emergency tree services are tailored to the specific situation at hand. Depending on the hazard, we may perform emergency tree removal for fallen or unstable trees, clear debris to restore safe access, or provide emergency pruning to remove dangerous limbs and stabilize affected trees. When possible, we use selective cutting to reduce immediate risk while preserving healthy trees. Every response prioritizes safety, containment, and damage prevention.
Immediate Assessment
We quickly evaluate the hazard and risks to determine the safest course of action to prevent further damage.
Stabilization & Mitigation
If possible, we secure or reduce the immediate threat through pruning, bracing, or controlled removal.
Emergency Removal or Clearing
Hazardous trees, limbs, or debris are safely removed using property equipment and techniques.
Cleanup & Next Steps
Once the danger is addressed, we clear debris and review any recommended follow-up care.
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Common Questions About Emergency Services
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A tree emergency includes situations like a fallen tree blocking access, a tree leaning dangerously toward a house, broken limbs threatening structures, or trees destabilized after a storm — all of which could pose safety hazards or property damage if not addressed quickly.
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Yes — many local providers offer 24/7 emergency response, especially during storm seasons, so you can get help day or night for fallen or hazardous trees.
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Response times vary by company and workload, but many emergency crews aim to arrive as soon as possible — sometimes within 30–60 minutes of your call when conditions allow.
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Some companies will bill your homeowner’s insurance directly or help document the damage and removal work to support your claim — making the process smoother after costly storm damage.
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If a tree or large limb is actively threatening your home, power lines, driveway, or people, you should not wait — urgent removal by professionals minimizes further damage and safety risks.
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The crew will assess hazards, secure the work zone, remove dangerous limbs or the entire tree, and clean up debris — often sectioning the tree carefully to protect nearby structures.
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Emergency tree service typically focuses on removing hazardous trees and limbs. Full storm debris cleanup (sticks, small branches, yard scattering) may be offered or quoted separately depending on provider and scope.
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First, keep people and pets away from the area, especially if branches are tangled with power lines — and never try to remove large tree hazards yourself. If power lines are involved, call your utility provider first.