Emergency Tree Service in Boise

Stay safe first

• Assume any downed line is live. Keep yourself, kids and pets well away, and remember that a tree touching a line can be energized too. Report it to Idaho Power at 208-388-2323 or 1-800-488-6151, and call 911 if it's sparking or blocking a road.
• Don't cut a tree that's under tension or resting on a structure. Trunks and limbs under load can spring back violently. This is work for a professional crew.
• If a tree hit your house, check for structural damage, gas smells or water leaks. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 from a safe distance.
• Keep people out of rooms under a damaged roof section.

What happens when you call

1. We take your address, what fell, and what it's resting on.
2. We pass it to a local tree company that handles emergency work, and they call you back.
3. The company assesses the tree and gives you a quote before starting.

Common tree emergencies in Boise

Boise's windstorms regularly bring down limbs and whole trees and cause power outages across the valley. Typical emergency calls include:

• a tree or large limb on a roof, garage or car
• a trunk split in a storm, leaning toward the house
• a fallen tree blocking the driveway
• a hanging broken limb over a walkway or play area
• a fence crushed by a neighbor's tree

Insurance and documentation

Before cleanup starts, take photos of the tree, the damage and where it fell from. Then contact your insurer. Coverage depends on your policy and on the circumstances, so ask your insurer what they need before non-urgent work begins. Keep the tree company's written quote and invoice.

Did a street tree fall?

If the tree came from the public right-of-way (usually the strip between the sidewalk and the street), it's the City's tree. Boise Community Forestry handles hazardous public trees: (208) 608-7700. If it's blocking a road or poses an immediate danger, call 911.

Frequently asked questions

Is emergency tree service more expensive? Often, yes. Night and weekend work, working around damaged structures, and cranes all add cost. Ask for the price before work begins, except where immediate safety work is needed.

A tree from my neighbor's yard fell on my property. Who pays? It depends on the circumstances and on each owner's insurance. Contact your insurer and talk to your neighbor. This is general information, not legal advice.

Will insurance cover the removal? Many policies cover removal when a tree damages a covered structure, but terms vary. Check with your insurer.

What if the tree is on a power line? Don't touch it, and don't let anyone else touch it. Call Idaho Power or 911. Only utility-qualified crews should work near energized lines.

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