Tree services
Emergency tree service is urgent removal of a tree or large limb that has fallen on, or is about to fall on, a house, vehicle, driveway or wires. Newcomb's takes these calls on Cape Cod at any hour, any day.
An emergency call is about making a dangerous situation stable. That can mean lifting a trunk off a roof, cutting a car free, opening a blocked driveway so you can get out, or bringing down a split tree before it finishes falling. The first goal is to remove the weight and the hazard. Full cleanup of every branch can follow in daylight if the call comes at night. When a hole has been opened in a roof, clearing the tree lets your roofer or contractor cover it quickly.
Fallen trees are loaded with tension. A trunk resting on a roof or pinned against another tree can spring, roll or drop when cut in the wrong place. The crew reads where the pressure is before touching a saw, then takes weight off gradually, in small pieces. Anything involving wires is treated as live. If primary power lines are down or tangled in the tree, the utility must clear or de-energize them before tree work starts. No shortcut is worth an injury, so safety sets the pace.
Geography explains a lot of emergency calls here. Shallow roots in sand let go when rain-soaked ground meets a hard gust off the water. Pitch pines snap partway up the trunk. Oaks in full summer leaf catch wind like a sail during a tropical storm. Houses on small lots sit well within reach of the neighbor's trees as well as their own. Narrow lanes and long shared driveways mean a single fallen tree can cut several homes off from the road until it is moved.
Call (339) 213-3959 and describe what happened: what the tree hit, whether wires are involved, and whether anyone is hurt or trapped. Stay out of the damaged part of the house and well away from the tree. If you can do it safely, take photos from a distance for your insurer. Once the crew arrives, they assess, explain the plan and the cost, and get to work. Afterward you will have the hazard cleared and can schedule remaining cleanup, stump work or follow-up pruning.
How it works
From first call to clean yard
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Call any time
Phone (339) 213-3959. Say what fell, what it struck and whether wires are down. If anyone is in danger, call 911 first.
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Assess the hazard
On arrival the crew checks the tree, the structure and any wires, then tells you plainly what they will do and what it will cost.
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Remove the danger
Weight is taken off the house, car or driveway in controlled pieces. Unstable hanging limbs and split sections are brought down safely.
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Plan what follows
Remaining debris, stump grinding and any pruning of damaged neighbors are scheduled. You receive documentation you can pass to your insurance company.
Pricing
What affects the price
What the tree hit
A tree lying across a lawn is simple. One resting on a roof, through a porch or on a vehicle needs slow, careful rigging so removal does not add damage.
Size of the tree
A large limb can be handled by a small crew in a short visit. A full-size oak or pine on a structure takes more people, more gear and more hours.
Time and conditions
Night work, high wind, rain or snow make everything slower and call for extra lighting and caution. After-hours calls can cost more than the same job on a weekday morning.
Access during the event
Blocked roads, downed wires on the street and flooded low spots can limit which equipment reaches you, so more of the cutting and moving happens by hand.
Scope of cleanup
Making the site safe is one level of work. Chipping every branch, hauling all the wood and grinding the stump is another. You can do both or split them.
Reviews
What customers say
The crew arrived promptly at 8 am. Tree and large limb on another tree were removed, yard was cleaned as if the removal never happened, and they were gone by 10 am. Great job.
Isaiah is a young professional who’s already proven himself. He was quick to respond, worked hard, and left everything clean. I’d gladly hire him again.
Isaiah and his crew from Newcomb’s Tree Service of Cape Cod were outstanding. After the major storm this winter left me with significant tree damage, they stepped in and handled everything with true professionalism. They arrived right on time, worked efficiently, offered a great price, and left the property spotless.
Questions
24-Hour Emergency Service FAQ
Get everyone out of the affected rooms and stay clear of the tree. If you smell gas, see sparking or someone is hurt, call 911. Do not climb on the roof or try to cut the tree yourself. Take photos from a safe spot, call your insurer, and call a tree service that handles emergencies to remove it.
Call your electric utility and 911 if the wires are down, sparking or on a road. Treat every wire as live and stay far back, including from the tree itself. The utility is responsible for trees on primary lines. Once the lines are cleared or made safe, a tree crew can remove what is left on your property.
Newcomb's answers emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a tree on a house or blocking your only way out, a crew can respond at night to stabilize things. During a major storm, calls are handled by urgency, and work may pause while wind makes climbing or cutting unsafe.
Many policies cover removing a tree that has fallen on a covered structure such as the house, garage or fence, along with the repairs. A tree that falls in the yard without hitting anything is often not covered. Policies vary, so call your agent early. Keep photos and the invoice for the claim.
In most cases you file with your own homeowners insurance for damage to your property, whoever owned the tree. Your insurer may pursue the neighbor if the tree was known to be dead or dangerous and was ignored. Laws and policies differ, so confirm with your agent. Either way, have the hazard removed promptly.
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Call or send a photo of the tree. You get the price before any work starts.