Emergency Tree Removal in Atlanta and Marietta, GA
If you have a tree down or a hazardous limb hanging over your property, call us.
What Is Emergency Tree Removal?
Emergency tree removal is the urgent removal of a tree or large limb that poses an immediate risk to people or property. This includes trees that have already fallen, trees that are leaning toward a structure after a storm, large dead limbs hanging over a roof or driveway, and any situation where waiting is not a safe option.
It is different from a standard removal job. The tree is already compromised, the situation is unpredictable, and it has to be handled carefully and quickly.
Signs You Have a Tree Emergency
Tree Has Fallen on Your Property
Do not attempt to move it yourself. A fallen tree under tension can shift without warning when cut.
Sudden or New Lean
A sudden lean almost always means the root system has failed or the base has cracked. The tree can come down at any time.
Hanging Limbs That Have Not Fallen Yet
These are called widow makers for a reason. A hanging limb that has broken from its attachment point is unpredictable. It can drop in calm weather.
Deep Cracks in the Trunk
Cracks that run vertically through the trunk indicate serious structural failure, particularly after a storm or period of heavy rain.
Fungal Growth at the Base
Fungal growth at the base is a sign of internal decay. The tree may look intact from the outside while the core has been rotting for years.
Lifted Roots or Cracked Ground Around the Base
When the ground around a tree starts cracking or lifting, the roots are losing their hold. The tree is no longer anchored the way it should be.
What to Do Before We Arrive
- Stay away from the tree and keep everyone else away from it
- Do not go back inside a structure the tree is touching
- Do not attempt to cut anything yourself
- If the tree is near a power line, call your utility company first and stay clear
- Move vehicles and anything else out of the potential fall zone if you can do so without going near the tree
Storm Damage Tree Removal in Atlanta and Marietta
Atlanta and the surrounding Metro area see their share of severe weather. Strong storms can bring down healthy trees, split trunks, and leave large limbs hanging in the canopy. The damage is not always obvious right after the storm passes.
After any significant weather event, walk your property and inspect your trees from a distance before going near them. Here is what to look for:
- Limbs that are visibly broken but still caught in the canopy
- Any new lean that was not there before the storm
- Soil movement or root upheaval at the base of the tree
A tree that is still standing after a storm is not necessarily undamaged. Internal cracks, shifted roots, and weakened branch attachments may not show up until the next storm finishes the job. If anything looks off, call for an assessment.
How We Handle Emergency Tree Removal
We assess the situation before any cuts are made. A compromised tree behaves differently from a healthy one, and the approach has to account for how the tree is loaded, which direction it is likely to move, and what is in the fall zone.
From there:
- We use rigging and guide lines to control the removal section by section
- For larger or more complex jobs, we bring in bucket lifts and other equipment
- The ground crew and climber work together on every cut
- When the job is done, the debris is cleared and the property is left clean
We do not rush it. A tree removal done wrong in an emergency is worse than the emergency itself.
What Atlanta Customers Are Saying
Reviews from real customers
“ Great company. Brittany came out and gave me a good estimate on taking down several trees. The guys showed up on time and got the trees down quickly and safely. No damage or Issues like that, I highly recommend One, Two, Tree.”
“ Professional, very quick response, every job I've ever needed done immediately and correctly the first time. Great rates and friendly service.”
“ The crew trimmed several trees on my property. They performed the work in a timely and professional manner, did a thorough clean-up too!”
“ They came out to cut down some trees that were too close to the roof of our house. The entire crew was extremely professional. ”
Emergency Tree Service in Atlanta and Marietta, GA
We serve Atlanta, Marietta, and the surrounding Metro area. If you are dealing with a tree emergency or a tree that needs to be looked at before it becomes one, call the office. A real person will pick up.