Emergency & Storm Damage Tree Removal in Skokie

What Counts as an Emergency

Not every damaged tree needs a same-day response, but some situations do. A tree resting on a roof, garage, car, or fence; a trunk that's visibly split or cracked; a tree leaning further than it was an hour ago; or any tree or branch in contact with a power line all call for an urgent call rather than a scheduled appointment.

What Happens When You Call

We'll ask what's down or damaged, whether it's touching a structure or power line, and whether anyone's access to the property is blocked. That information determines how the job is staged — a tree on a roof is handled differently than one blocking a driveway, since one involves risk to the structure and the other is mainly about access.

Storm Patterns in This Area

Summer thunderstorms and occasional derecho-style straight-line winds are the most common cause of sudden tree failure in the Chicago suburbs, and trees already weakened by emerald ash borer or root rot from poor drainage tend to go down first. If a tree survived a storm but looks different afterward — a new lean, exposed roots, cracked bark near the base — it's worth having it inspected even if nothing has fallen yet.

Staying Safe Until Help Arrives

Keep people and pets away from the tree and anything it's touching, don't attempt to cut or move large limbs yourself, and never approach a tree or branch that's in contact with a power line. If a tree is blocking a shared driveway or sidewalk, let neighbors know so no one walks or drives near it.