Storm-damaged tree limb being cleared by Tree Feller in Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TNEmergency Tree Removal

Emergency Tree Removal in Knoxville, TN

Tree on the roof, the car, or across the driveway? Call now and we'll talk you through the next step.

  • Call first, talk it through
  • Storm damage cleared
  • Photos for your insurance
Storm damage? Call now

Tree down right now?

Don't wait on a form. Call us, tell us what happened, and we'll talk through what to do and when we can get there.

Sound familiar?

When it's an emergency.

01

Tree on a structure

Any weight on your roof, garage or deck.

02

Blocked exit

A tree across the only driveway out.

03

Hanging limbs

Broken branches caught overhead.

04

Root plate lifting

A tree tipping with soil pulling up.

And if you just want it gone, we can do that too.

Seeing one of these? Call (865) 591-2600

What this service covers

After the storm, call us first.

East Tennessee spring and summer storms roll in fast. Straight-line winds and soaked clay soil can drop a healthy-looking oak across a roof in seconds. When it happens, you need someone who picks up the phone and knows what to do next.

Emergency work is about getting the weight off whatever it landed on — the house, a car, the driveway, a fence — without making the damage worse. Trees resting on structures are loaded and unpredictable, so they're removed piece by piece from the top down.

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We also photograph the tree and the damage before and during removal so you have clear records for your insurance adjuster.

  • Trees on roofs
  • Trees on cars
  • Blocked driveways
  • Hanging broken limbs
  • Uprooted trees
  • Insurance photos
Tree worker standing on a fallen trunk resting on a house roof

How emergency calls go.

  1. 01

    You call

    Tell us what fell, what it hit, and if anyone is in danger.

  2. 02

    We document

    Photos of the tree and damage for your insurance records.

  3. 03

    Weight comes off

    The tree is removed from the top down to take load off the structure.

  4. 04

    Site cleared

    Debris cleared so you can get in, get out, and start repairs.

Storm-damaged tree limb being cleared by Tree Feller in Knoxville, TN
Storm-damaged limb cleanup
Uprooted tree with exposed root plate lying near a Knoxville home after a storm
Uprooted in soaked clay
Large tree trunk snapped and fallen across a grassy yard
Snapped tree across a yard

Free estimate

Get a clear plan and price.

A tree just came down? Call now — the phone is the fastest way to reach us.

(865) 591-2600
  • Free estimate
  • Price before work starts
  • Knoxville local crew

What to do before we arrive.

A few steps keep your family safe and make the insurance claim easier.

Get everyone clear

Stay out of rooms under the tree and away from the trunk and root plate. Fallen trees can still shift.

Stay away from wires

Assume any downed line is live. Call your utility or 911 right away if lines are involved.

Take photos

Photograph the tree, the damage and the whole scene from a safe distance before anything moves.

Call your insurer

Let them know a tree has hit the home or car. Ask what they need from the removal company.

Don't cut it yourself

Trees under load can spring back violently when cut. Leave the saw work to a crew with rigging.

Call Tree Feller

Tell us what fell, what it hit, and whether anyone can get in or out. We'll take it from there.

Emergency Tree Removal questions, answered.

Do you handle emergency tree removal after storms?
Yes. Storm damage is some of the most important work we do. Call us and describe what fell and what it hit.
Should I call my insurance company first or you?
If the tree is threatening your home or safety, call us to get the situation under control. Let your insurer know as soon as you can, and take photos before anything is moved.
Will you provide photos for my insurance claim?
Yes. We photograph the tree and the damage before and during removal so you have records to share with your adjuster.
Can a tree be removed while it's resting on my roof?
Yes, carefully. The tree is taken apart from the top down so weight comes off the roof gradually instead of shifting or dropping.
What if a power line is involved?
Stay away and call your utility or 911 first. We can remove the tree once the utility has made the lines safe.
Do you cover storm damage outside Knoxville?
We serve Knoxville and communities within about 20 miles, including Farragut, Powell, Halls, Maryville, Alcoa and Oak Ridge.

Related services.

Storm response across Knoxville and the surrounding 20 miles.

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