Emergency Storm & Fallen Tree Cleanup in Kingwood, TX

Safety first

If a tree has hit your home and anyone is hurt, or you smell gas, call 911 first. If a tree or limb is touching a power line, stay away from it and anything it touches, including fences and wet ground, and report it to your electric utility. Don't try to cut a tree that is under tension, hung up in another tree, or resting on a structure; these situations are dangerous even for experienced people with chainsaws. Take photos from a safe distance for your records and insurance before anything is moved.

Why storms hit Kingwood trees hard

The Lake Houston area sees strong thunderstorms, tropical storms, and the occasional hurricane. Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and storms like Hurricane Beryl in July 2024 brought down trees and power lines across the Houston region. Kingwood's tall pines and mature oaks, often growing close to houses, make fallen limbs and uprooted trees a common problem after high winds. Saturated soil after heavy rain can also let a healthy-looking tree tip over at the roots.

What storm cleanup involves

• Hazard assessment. Identifying trees or limbs that are cracked, hung up, or leaning dangerously, and deciding what has to come down first.
• Removing trees from structures. Carefully lifting and cutting a tree off a roof, fence, or vehicle without causing more damage. Large trees on houses may require a crane.
• Hangers and split limbs. Broken limbs hanging in the canopy ("widowmakers") are removed before they fall on their own.
• Uprooted trees and root plates. Cutting up the trunk and dealing with the root ball, which may need grinding or backfilling.
• Debris cleanup. Cutting, chipping, and hauling away limbs and brush, or stacking it at the curb if you plan to use a public debris pickup.

Damaged trees that are still standing might be saved with pruning, or might need removal. See tree trimming and tree removal for more on each.

What affects the cost of storm work

Storm jobs vary more than almost any other tree work. Factors include the size of the tree, whether it's on a structure, whether a crane or bucket truck is needed, how tangled or tensioned the wood is, access to the site, how much debris there is, and how quickly you need the work done. After a widespread storm, crews are in heavy demand, and schedules can stretch out. Emergency work to secure a structure is often handled first, with full cleanup later.

Insurance and avoiding storm scams

Homeowner's insurance policies often treat a tree that falls on a covered structure differently from a tree that falls in the open yard, and many have limits on debris removal. Coverage varies, so call your insurer and keep your photos and receipts. After big storms, be cautious with door-to-door crews who demand large cash payments upfront or pressure you to sign on the spot. Ask for a written estimate and proof of liability insurance before work starts.

Getting help

Use the form below and choose "Storm damage cleanup." In the description, say whether the tree is on the house or blocking access, and write URGENT if it is. This form isn't monitored around the clock, so for anything life-threatening, call 911.

This is a local estimate-request site, not a tree company. Submitting the form does not create a contract. You decide whether to move forward after you hear back from the tree pro.