🚨 Is This an Emergency Right Now?
If a tree has fallen on your home, is blocking access to your property, is touching power lines, or poses an immediate danger to anyone — CALL US IMMEDIATELY at (773) 249-0662. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year across all of Wisconsin.
24/7 Emergency Tree Removal Across Wisconsin
Wisconsin's severe weather — from summer thunderstorms and tornadoes to brutal winter ice storms and heavy snow — creates sudden, dangerous tree situations that can't wait until Monday morning. Preme Tree Service maintains 24/7 emergency crews ready to deploy anywhere in Wisconsin at a moment's notice.
Our emergency team arrives with professional equipment — including aerial lifts, cranes, and industrial chippers — to safely remove trees from structures, clear blocked roads and driveways, and eliminate life-threatening hazards as quickly and safely as possible.
Emergency Tree Situations We Handle
Tree Fell on Your Home
The most urgent situation. We respond immediately to remove trees from roofs, walls, and structures — preventing further damage.
Tree Blocking Driveway or Road
Fallen trees blocking access require immediate clearing. We restore access quickly and safely.
Tree on Power Lines
Tree contact with power lines is extremely dangerous. We coordinate with utilities and perform safe removal.
Dangerous Hanging Branches
"Widow makers" — partially broken branches hanging overhead — can fall without warning. Immediate removal is critical.
Storm-Uprooted Trees
Wisconsin windstorms can uproot large trees suddenly. Uprooted trees are unstable and require expert handling.
Ice & Snow-Loaded Trees
Wisconsin ice storms load branches to breaking point. We safely relieve ice-laden trees before they collapse.
What to Do When a Tree Emergency Happens — Step by Step
Ensure Everyone Is Safe First
Get all people and pets away from the fallen or damaged tree immediately. Do NOT attempt to move the tree yourself — unstable trees can shift suddenly and cause serious injury.
Call 911 If There Are Injuries or Gas Leaks
If anyone is injured, or if you smell gas (tree may have ruptured a gas line), call 911 immediately and evacuate the building. Safety comes before property.
Stay Away from Power Lines
If the tree is touching or near power lines, stay at least 30 feet away. Do not attempt any work near energized lines. Call your utility company AND our emergency line.
Document the Damage
Once it's safe to do so, photograph all damage thoroughly from multiple angles. This documentation is critical for your insurance claim.
Call Preme Tree Service — (773) 249-0662
Call our 24/7 emergency line immediately. We'll dispatch the nearest crew, provide an ETA, and guide you through the next steps while help is on the way.
Contact Your Insurance Company
After calling us, contact your homeowners insurance company to report the claim. We provide full photo documentation and itemized invoices to support your claim.
Wisconsin Storm Season — When Emergency Risk Is Highest
Wisconsin experiences tree-damaging weather events year-round, but certain seasons bring heightened emergency risk:
☀️ Summer Thunderstorm Season (June–August)
Severe thunderstorms with winds exceeding 60–80 mph regularly sweep across Wisconsin in summer, snapping large branches and uprooting trees. The Madison and Milwaukee corridors are particularly prone to severe derecho events that can create widespread simultaneous emergencies.
🍂 Fall Wind Events (September–November)
Leaves still on trees act as sails in strong autumn winds, increasing the load and topple risk for partially weakened or shallow-rooted trees. Early snowfall on leafed-out trees causes catastrophic branch failures.
❄️ Winter Ice Storms (December–March)
Wisconsin ice storms are among the most destructive weather events for trees. A single ice storm can add hundreds of pounds of weight to major branches, causing sudden catastrophic failures. Northern Wisconsin and the Lake Michigan shoreline are most vulnerable to heavy ice accumulation.
🌸 Spring Storms (April–May)
Late-season snowstorms hitting trees that have already leafed out, combined with spring tornado and severe storm season, create elevated emergency risk from April through May.
⚠️ After Every Major Wisconsin Storm
Even if no tree has visibly fallen, walk your property after every significant storm to check for split trunks, cracked limbs, newly leaning trees, and root heaving at the base. A damaged tree that looks "okay" may fail at any time. Call us for a free assessment: (773) 249-0662
Emergency Tree Removal & Insurance
Under most Wisconsin homeowners insurance policies, emergency tree removal IS covered when a tree falls on a covered structure. Here's what you need to know:
- ✅ Tree falls on home, garage, or covered fence → typically covered
- ✅ Neighbor's tree falls on your structure → your insurance handles it
- ✅ Tree blocks access to your home → may be covered (check your policy)
- ❌ Tree falls in yard but doesn't hit a structure → usually NOT covered
- ❌ Removal of a hazardous tree before it falls → usually NOT covered
📋 We Handle Your Insurance Documentation
Our emergency team photographs all damage on arrival, before any work begins. We provide itemized invoices with line-by-line breakdowns that insurance adjusters accept without question. We've successfully supported hundreds of Wisconsin homeowners insurance claims — we'll walk you through the entire process.