When severe storms hit Montgomery and Greene Counties, tree emergencies happen without warning. A heavy limb crashes onto a roof, a saturated root system gives way, or strong winds leave a massive tree leaning dangerously over a driveway. In these moments, waiting days for an estimate isn’t an option—you need an immediate, professional response.
Tackett’s Tree Service provides 24/7 emergency tree removal and storm damage response across Dayton, Beavercreek, Centerville, Xenia, and surrounding areas. Our emergency crews are equipped with heavy rigging and cranes to safely stabilize, cut, and remove hazardous trees day or night.
What Counts as a Tree Emergency?
Not every damaged branch requires midnight service, but structural threats demand instant intervention. You should call an emergency arborist immediately if you experience:
- Trees Fallen on Structures: Any tree or major limb resting on a home, garage, shed, or vehicle.
- Severe Structural Leaning: A tree that suddenly leans more than 15 degrees or shows freshly exposed/cracked root soil.
- Hanging or Split Limbs (“Widowmakers”): Large branches snapped off but suspended high in the canopy directly over walkways, driveways, or rooflines.
- Power Line Threats: Trees touching active power lines or pulling utility feeds away from the house. (Always contact your local electric provider first before approaching modern utility hazards).
- Blocked Access: Fallen trunks blocking driveways or primary entry points during medical or emergency situations.
What To Do When a Storm Knocks a Tree Onto Your House
If a storm causes a tree to crash into your home or garage, follow these critical safety steps:
- Evacuate the Immediate Area: Move your family and pets away from the impacted room. If structural beams are cracked, exit the building completely.
- Do Not Attempt DIY Removal: Storm-damaged trees carry high-tension forces. Cutting a branch under stress can cause the trunk to snap violently back or drop further onto the house.
- Document the Damage: Take clear photos and videos of the tree, roof structure, and interior damage from a safe distance for insurance documentation.
- Call Tackett’s Tree Service Immediately: Contact our 24/7 dispatch line at (937) 630-2743.
- Contact Your Homeowners Insurance: Most homeowners insurance policies cover emergency tree removal when a live tree falls on a covered structure.
How Tackett’s Handles Emergency Tree Removals
Our emergency process prioritizes fast stabilization to prevent further structural or water damage to your property:
- Rapid Site Assessment: Our crew inspects weight distribution, utility lines, and structural stability.
- Hazard Stabilization: We secure the tree using crane support or heavy rigging to prevent secondary shifts.
- Precision Removal: Skilled arborists systematically section the tree from the top down, lifting heavy sections away from your home.
- Debris Clearance & Tarping: We clear structural entryways and assist in temporary tarp coverage recommendations to protect open roof sections.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, in most cases. If a live tree falls on a insured structure (house, garage, fence) due to a storm, insurance typically covers the cost of removal and structural repair. If a tree falls in an open yard without hitting a structure, coverage depends on your specific policy terms.
We dispatch crews immediately upon receiving an emergency call. During major storm events, calls are prioritized based on active structural threats, power line hazards, and trapped vehicles.
Yes. Our emergency crews carry mobile floodlighting, heavy crane equipment, and specialized climbing gear designed to perform high-risk removals safely in rain or night conditions.
Need Emergency Tree Service Near You?
We dispatch 24/7 storm crews across Dayton, Beavercreek, Centerville, Huber Heights, Kettering, Xenia, and surrounding Montgomery, Greene, and Warren County communities.
Call Main: (937) 630-2743 | 24/7 Emergency: (937) 293-5953
