Emergency Tree Removal in Salem, Oregon
Tree on the roof? Trunk across the driveway? Call and say it is an emergency. Storm work goes to the front of the line.
When a tree comes down on a house, a car or a driveway, the job changes. It stops being landscaping and starts being damage control.
Call (503) 773-5301. Tell us it’s an emergency and where the tree is.
Before you call anyone, check for power lines
- If a line is down, or a tree is touching one, stay back at least 30 feet and call 911 and your electric utility. Assume any downed line is live.
- Don’t climb on or cut a tree resting against a structure. The weight is loaded, and it moves in ways that hurt people.
- Get everyone out of rooms under the damage.
- Take photos once it’s safe. Your insurer will want them.
What counts as an emergency
- A tree or large limb on a roof, deck, fence or vehicle
- A trunk blocking a driveway or street
- A limb hanging over a walkway or play area, still attached
- A tree that has shifted, cracked or started to lift its root plate after a storm
- Any tree leaning against a structure
What we do when we arrive
- Make it safe first. Stabilize or remove whatever is likely to move next.
- Get weight off the structure, cutting in small sections so nothing drops.
- Clear access so you can use the driveway and doors.
- Full removal and cleanup, either the same visit or scheduled once the emergency is handled.
Storms in the Willamette Valley
Our damage comes in three flavors. Ice in December through February, which loads limbs until they split. Wind during fall and winter systems, which takes out whole trees, especially firs with shallow roots. Saturated ground, where weeks of rain loosen the soil until a leaning tree lets go in a modest gust.
Trees that were already weak, hollow, or heavy on one side are the ones that fail. That’s why thinning and deadwood removal in the fall is worth the money. More about tree trimming
What emergency work costs
Emergency removals run 25 to 50 percent more than the same job scheduled during normal hours. Most emergency calls around Salem land between $900 and $2,500. A large tree across a roof, or one that needs a crane, goes higher. It’s after-hours labor, and the work is harder: cutting a tree off a roof in the rain takes rigging, patience and extra hands.
You will get a price before any cutting starts. Call (503) 773-5301 and we will quote your situation, not a generic one.
Insurance often covers removal when a tree hits a structure, and often doesn’t when it simply falls in the yard. Check your policy and call your agent before you assume either way. We can provide itemized invoices and photos for your claim.
Where we respond
Salem, Keizer, Silverton, Woodburn, Stayton, Aumsville, Turner, Dallas, Independence, Monmouth and the surrounding area.
Common questions
How fast can you get here? Call and we will tell you where you stand in line. A tree resting on a house or blocking the only way out moves ahead of a tree lying in the yard.
Can you come at night? Tell us what is happening when you call. Whether a crew goes out in the dark depends on what the tree is resting on and whether it can be worked safely without daylight.
Do I need a permit for an emergency removal? Safety comes first. Call the city as soon as you can, and keep photos showing the condition of the tree.
Will you tarp my roof? We get the tree off and clear the debris. Roof repair is a roofer’s job, and we can recommend one.
Call (503) 773-5301 now if a tree is on a structure or blocking access.
Tell us what the tree is doing
Call or text and describe it, or send a photo. You will get a straight answer and a free written quote before anyone touches the tree.