Emergency Crews On Call Day & Night
in Nashville
24/7 Emergency Tree Removal in Nashville, TN
Nashville Professional Tree Service takes emergency calls at any hour in Nashville, weekends and holidays included. A hackberry on the bedroom roof at 3 a.m. or a poplar across the only road out gets a crew that makes the scene safe first and tidies up afterward.
Emergencies tend to follow weather. In late January 2026, more than 230,000 NES customers lost power, mostly from trees and limbs on lines, and spring thunderstorms bring wind of their own. The March 3, 2020 tornado hit East Nashville, Germantown, Donelson and Hermitage. Waterlogged limestone soil lets tall trees topple.
Night crews reach Belle Meade, Green Hills, Bellevue, Donelson and Berry Hill, and run out to Brentwood, Franklin and Hendersonville & more.
Why Choose Us
- Fully insured crews for hazardous removals and complex jobs
- An ISA Certified Arborist looks at every tree before we quote it
- Free, transparent estimates before any work begins
- Full-service: removal, pruning, stump grinding, and storm cleanup
- Local knowledge of Nashville's limestone soils, storm patterns, and tree species
- Modern, well-maintained equipment for safe, efficient jobs
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Emergency Tree Response Services
Trees Down on Roofs, Houses & Cars
We take weight off the structure in a planned order, starting with the limbs pressing hardest, so decking, gutters and rafters do not settle further as we cut.
Once it is off, bare roof is tarped and each stage photographed for your insurer. A tree on a roof typically runs $1,800 to $4,000 or more, with crane access at the upper end.
After-Hours Calls, Nights & Weekends
Crews carry work lights, so a tree down Saturday night does not wait until Monday. Calls are ranked by danger: injuries or an open roof in rain first, then blocked exits, then trees lying in the yard.
In the dark we are slower and more deliberate about rigging, and some jobs get made safe tonight and finished at daylight.
Power Lines, 911 & Safe Distances
Someone hurt, fire or a wire across a car means 911. A tree leaning on lines with no emergency goes to NES at 615-234-0000. Stay well back, often 30 feet or more, from anything that could be live.
We start cutting once the utility confirms the lines are dead or moved.
Trees Across Roads & Driveways
We open a lane through the trunk so cars, ambulances and neighbors can get past, then return to finish. A tree from the public right-of-way belongs to Metro, so call them first and we will help report it.
A private tree across your own drive is yours to clear, which describes most of our storm calls.
Making a Dangerous Tree Stable Until Morning
Some removals have to wait for daylight, a crane or the end of a storm line. Until then we tape off the area, take down the loose wood overhead and secure the rest so nothing drifts overnight.
Before we leave, you get the plan for the permanent fix.
Windthrow After Heavy Rain
After days of rain, shallow limestone soil lets tulip poplars and silver maples tip with the root plate upright. Plates spring back when the trunk is cut, so we brace and section these trees in order, never straight through the base.
How Our Night & Storm Crews Work
Emergency jobs move quickly but never skip steps. This is the order from your first call to the last load of wood.
1. Call & Dispatch
Tell us what fell, what it hit and whether anyone is hurt. If lines are involved, report them to 911 or NES first; we schedule around their crew.
2. Scene Check
The lead climber walks the site, looks for live wires and gas meters, and picks the method: rigging, bucket truck or crane.
3. Secure the Scene
Weight comes off the structure, exits get cleared and anything loose is secured. Open roof gets a tarp that same visit.
4. Cut, Chip & Haul
The rest is cut, chipped and hauled. If weather forces a stop, we leave the site secure and return.
5. Photos & Invoice
Dated photos arrive with an itemized invoice that splits removal from tarping. Claim paperwork is covered by our insurance documentation service.
Emergency Tree Removal Questions in Nashville
Do you really answer at 3 a.m.?
Yes, every hour of the year. During the storm itself nobody should be climbing, so we start once winds ease to a workable level and take the most dangerous calls first.
How much does after-hours removal cost in Nashville?
Plan on a premium over daytime rates for overtime, lighting and risk. Typical single-tree removals run about $400 to $1,800, and crane or roof jobs $1,800 to $4,000 or more. You hear the price before we cut.
Do I need a permit to take down a hazard tree?
A tree already on the ground is cleanup. For a private single-family lot, Metro generally does not require a permit, but construction sites and public right-of-way trees are different, and we check the rules before we start.
Who handles a tree that fell across the road?
Metro owns trees in the public right-of-way, so call them. If limbs touch or sit near wires, NES is the contact; the lot owner handles private trees.
Will my insurance cover emergency removal?
When a tree damages a covered structure, removal from it is usually covered less your deductible. A tree that drops in open yard often is not. Check your policy and save every photo and receipt.
What should I do before the crew arrives?
Clear out of rooms under the tree, keep away from any wire, and photograph from a safe spot. Never cut a trunk or limb that is bent under tension; that is where many injuries happen.