Emergency Tree Service in Buffalo, NY
When a tree comes down in a storm, you don't need a sales pitch. You need someone to pick up the phone and show up. We handle emergency tree work across Buffalo and Erie County, from a single limb through the windshield to a full-size maple resting on your roof.
A Tree Just Came Down. Here's What To Do.
Before anything else, this is what we tell every caller:
- Stay away from any tree or limb touching a power line. Assume the line is live and call National Grid or your utility provider right away.
- If a tree has gone through your roof, get everyone out of that part of the house.
- Don't try to cut a tree that is under tension or resting on a structure. Trapped wood can spring back violently when cut.
- Take photos of the damage from a safe distance. They help with your insurance claim.
Then call us at (716) 599-8723 and tell us where the tree is, what it is resting on, and whether wires are involved.
Buffalo Weather Is Hard on Trees
Lake-effect snow, ice storms, and strong gusts off Lake Erie all take their toll. We plan for storm season so we can respond when it matters.
Why Trees Fail in Western New York
Lake-effect snow piles heavy, wet weight onto branches, and ice storms coat every limb. Early-season snowstorms can hit before trees have dropped their leaves, which is the worst combination for broken limbs, as Buffalo learned during the October 2006 storm.
Summer thunderstorms then uproot trees already weakened by decay or Emerald Ash Borer.
Emergency Situations We Handle
- Trees or large limbs on a house, garage, shed, or fence.
- Trees on vehicles or blocking driveways and access roads.
- Split trunks, uprooted trees, and trees leaning after a storm.
- Broken hanging limbs stuck in the canopy that could drop at any time.
- Trees tangled in service lines, coordinated with the utility.
- Post-storm clean-up of branches and downed wood.
Working With Your Insurance
Homeowner's insurance often helps cover removal when a tree damages a covered structure like your house or garage. Every policy is different, so check with your insurer.
We document the job with before-and-after photos and a clear itemized invoice so the claims process goes as smoothly as possible.
Watch Out for Storm Chasers
After big storms, out-of-town crews often go door to door asking for cash upfront. Whoever you hire, always ask for proof of insurance and a written quote. We are a Buffalo crew based on Davidson Ave, and even in an emergency you will know the cost before we start the main work.
Why Call Urban Green
in an Emergency
When severe weather rolls through Western New York, we prioritize calls where people or homes are at risk first, then work through blocked driveways and clean-up. As a Buffalo-based crew, we are close to most of the city and surrounding towns.
Local Buffalo crew
Based at 212 Davidson Ave, not a storm chaser from out of state who will be gone next week.
Careful rigging off roofs
We lift and lower trees off structures in sections so the removal doesn't add to the damage.
Insured and certificated
General liability and workers compensation. We send the certificates over before we book you in, so you know exactly who is on your property.
Straight, fair pricing
Even in an emergency, you know the price before the main work starts. No cash-upfront demands.
How Our Emergency
Response Works
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Step - 01
You call us
We get the key details: where the tree is, what it is resting on, and whether anyone is hurt or wires are involved.
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Step - 02
We assess on site
Our crew checks tension, weight, and what is holding the tree before any cut is made.
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Step - 03
Controlled removal
Wood is lifted or lowered in sections so we don't cause more damage to your home.
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Step - 04
Make it safe
We clear the hazard, open up access, and help coordinate temporary roof protection.
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Step - 05
Clean-up
Branches chipped, debris hauled away, and the site left clean.
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Step - 06
Insurance paperwork
Photos and a detailed invoice to support your homeowner's insurance claim.
Serving Buffalo
& Erie County
We provide emergency tree service from our base at 212 Davidson Ave in Buffalo, NY 14215, throughout the city and nearby communities including:
- Buffalo
- Kenmore
- Tonawanda
- Amherst
- Cheektowaga
- Williamsville
- West Seneca
- Depew
- Lackawanna
Other Tree Services We Offer
Emergency Tree Service Questions
Q: How quickly can you respond to a tree emergency?
Call (716) 599-8723 as soon as a tree threatens your home or safety. During major storms we prioritize calls involving risk to people and structures. Response time depends on storm volume and location, but as a Buffalo-based crew we are close to most of the city.
Q: A tree fell on my house. What should I do first?
Get everyone to a safe area, stay clear of any power lines, take photos, and call us and your insurance company. Don't try to cut or move the tree yourself.
Q: Will insurance pay for fallen tree removal?
Often, yes, when the tree has damaged a covered structure. Coverage varies by policy, so check with your insurer. We provide documentation to support your claim.
Q: Can you remove a tree touching a power line?
The utility must make the line safe first. Once the area is cleared, we remove the tree and debris.
Q: Do you clean up after storm work?
Yes. Brush and chips are hauled away, the lawn is raked, and hard surfaces are blown clear before we leave.
Talk to a Local Tree Expert
Tree down? Call Urban Green Tree Service now at (716) 599-8723 for fast, careful emergency tree removal for Buffalo homes and businesses.