Storm Damage & Emergency Tree Service in Franklin, TN
Middle Tennessee's spring and fall storms can bring tornadoes, hail and damaging wind. When a tree or large limb comes down on a house, car or driveway, safety comes first.
Request tree serviceStay safe
Keep everyone out of rooms where a tree has come through the roof. Treat any wire tangled in the tree as live and stay well away. Report downed lines to your electric utility or 911.
Limit the damage
If it is safe, move vehicles and valuables away and photograph everything for your insurer before anything is moved.
What the crew does
They assess the tree and the structure, then remove the tree in controlled pieces so it doesn't cause more damage. Cranes are sometimes needed for trees lying on roofs. Once the tree is off, a roofer can tarp the roof.
Saturated soil
After heavy rain, waterlogged soil can let whole trees tip over, roots and all. In the May 2010 floods, some parts of the region saw more than 19 inches of rain in two days. Trees on wet ground near the house are worth watching after big storms.
Insurance
Policies often cover removing a tree that hit a covered structure. Coverage varies, so check yours and keep receipts and photos.
Beware of storm chasers
After big storms, crews from out of the area go door to door. Ask for insurance proof and a written estimate before anyone starts work.
Frequently asked questions
- The tree fell but didn't hit anything. Is it urgent?
- Not as urgent, unless it blocks a driveway or is leaning on other trees. Send a request and say so.
- Should I cut it myself?
- Not if it's large, on a structure or near lines. Fallen trees are under tension and can roll or spring back when cut.
Other tree services
Need storm & emergency tree service in Franklin?
Send a request and a tree care professional will get in touch. Requests answered 7 days a week.
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