Emergency tree service in Wimberley, TX
Trees on houses, split trunks, limbs hanging over a bedroom, driveways blocked after a storm. Emergency work is fitted in as soon as the crew can get there. The phone is answered 24 hours. Crews work 7am to 7pm, and emergency assessments are usually at first light.
ISA Certified Arborist, Santos BonillaFree estimates$1M liability insuredLocally owned and operatedRated 5.0 across 96 Google reviewsWhen it will not wait until Monday
If a tree is on a structure, leaning against one, or hanging over somewhere people walk, that is an emergency and it should be treated as one. Call rather than fill in the form.
- A tree down on a house, garage, barn or fence
- A trunk split or a main leader torn out
- Limbs hanging in the canopy after high wind
- A tree uprooted and leaning on another tree or a structure
- A driveway or access road blocked
- A tree down near a power line, once the utility has de-energized the line and released the site. If a tree is touching a live line, call the utility first, not us
Made safe first, tidied second
The first job is removing the immediate danger. Full cleanup follows once nothing is going to move unexpectedly.
Our process
No call center and no chasing. Santos walks the property himself, and the written price covers the work described in it.
Call and describe it
Or text a photo. It helps us work out roughly what is involved, though anything that looks dangerous we will come and look at rather than judge from an image.
We assess the hazard
What is holding the weight, what is under tension, and what happens if it moves.
We make it safe
Controlled removal of the dangerous sections first, rigged rather than dropped.
We clear the site
Debris removed, access reopened, and the ground raked off.
What emergency tree work costs
Emergency work is priced on the same basis as any other removal: size, access and what is underneath. What changes is the sequencing, because a tree under tension against a roof takes longer and more care than the same tree standing in a field.
We will tell you on the phone what we can do and roughly when. If your insurer is involved we can document the work as we go, though we do not handle claims for you.
What to do before we get there
Before a crew arrives, keep people away from the damaged tree, hanging limbs, and any downed utility lines. A few other things are worth knowing.
Treat every downed line as live. If a tree is touching a power line, call the utility first, not us. We work safely around lines but nobody should touch an energized one, and we cannot start until it is cleared or de-energized.
Stay out from under it. A tree resting on a roof or another tree is holding an enormous amount of stored energy. It can move without warning, especially as the wind picks back up, and it does not move slowly.
Photograph it before anything is touched, if it is safe to do so, from several angles and including any damage to the structure. Those are far easier to take now than to reconstruct later.
Do not start cutting. Storm-damaged wood is under tension in ways that are genuinely hard to read, and a limb under compression will close on a saw or spring back hard. This is the single most common way people get hurt after a storm.
What we do first
The first pass is stabilisation, not tidying. We work out what is holding the weight, what is in tension and what happens when each piece moves, then take the dangerous sections down in a controlled order. Only once nothing is going to shift unexpectedly do we start clearing and cleaning up. If the property is not safe to occupy we will tell you plainly rather than work around you.
After a big storm
When a front comes through the whole county calls at once, and anyone promising you a one hour response to every caller is not being straight with you. We triage: structures and blocked access first, then hazards over walkways, then everything else. Call rather than use the form, describe what is actually happening, and we will tell you honestly where you sit.
What emergency tree work involves
Emergency tree services address storm damage quickly, and the first job is always removing the immediate danger rather than tidying. Storm damage cleanup restores safety to a property after severe weather, and full cleanup follows once nothing is going to move unexpectedly.
Professional-grade equipment matters more in emergency work than anywhere else. Storm-damaged wood is under tension in ways that are hard to read from the ground, and proper equipment is essential for removing trees in challenging locations. This is the main reason not to start cutting it yourself.
Why Hill Country storms take trees down
Local terrain here is rocky limestone and steep slopes. Thin soil over rock means shallow, wide root plates rather than deep anchoring roots, so saturated ground plus high wind lifts trees that looked perfectly sound. That combination, heavy rain then wind, is what fills our schedule every spring.
Preventing the emergency
Regular inspections and appropriate maintenance can help identify and reduce tree-related risks before storms. Many tree emergencies can be prevented by finding the hazard before the weather arrives. See tree health and maintenance for what an inspection covers.
Insurance, and what to check
General liability insurance is what stands behind damage to your property if something goes wrong during the work. We carry $1,000,000 general liability insurance ($2,000,000 aggregate) through American Builders Insurance Company, and we will send the certificate before we start. It is worth asking anyone you call what theirs actually covers rather than assuming.
If a tree is on a power line, call the utility first. We work safely around lines but we do not touch an energized line.
Further reading
Worth reading before the next storm rather than during it.
- Checking trees after heavy rain and wind – Leaning, lifting roots, soil cracking and hanging limbs.
- Preparing trees for winter – Why ice brings down trees that already had a weakness.
- Dealing with a hazardous tree early – Controlled removal at a time you choose beats an emergency call.
After the emergency
Once the immediate danger is gone, what is left is usually a standard tree removal or a trimming job on whatever survived. Storm debris across a property can be chipped or hauled off. If the same tree has been worrying you for a while, a condition check on the rest of them is worth doing before the next storm.
What Hill Country property owners say
Rated 5.0 across 96 Google reviews. Homeowners and acreage owners on the crew, the cleanup, and the price holding to the quote.
Read Our Google ReviewsEmergency response area
Wimberley first, then across Hays County and into Comal and Blanco.
Emergency tree service questions
Straight answers, including what the work actually costs.
How fast can you get here?
It depends on conditions and what we already have running, especially after a big storm when everyone calls at once. Call and we will tell you honestly what we can do and when, rather than promise an hour we cannot hit.
Do you work at night or at weekends?
The profile says open 7am to 7pm and we mean it for genuine emergencies. Some work is safer done in daylight, and we will say so if that is the case.
A tree is on the power line. What do I do?
Call the utility first, not us. We work safely around lines but we do not touch an energized line. Once it is de-energized or cleared we can take the tree.
Who is responsible if my neighbor tree falls on my house?
Responsibility can depend on the circumstances. Contact your insurer or an attorney for guidance. We can document the condition of the tree and the work performed.
Will my insurance cover it?
Coverage depends on your policy and the circumstances of the loss. We can photograph and document our work, but coverage questions should be directed to your insurer. We can photograph and document the work as we go so you have what you need, but we do not file or negotiate claims.
What to ask before you hire any tree service
Most of the difference between a good outcome and an expensive one is settled before anyone climbs. These are worth checking whoever you hire, including us.
Ask who is assessing the tree. Certified arborists can assess tree health and conditions, and on a borderline tree that judgment is the whole job. If the credential matters to you, ask directly whether the person quoting holds an ISA certification and ask for the number. Plenty of companies imply it without holding it, so it is a fair question to put to anyone. Santos is an ISA Certified Arborist and his number is TX-390690A.
Get it in writing. A tree job needs a clear, written estimate detailing all services included: which trees, whether the stump is included, whether wood is hauled or left, whether brush is chipped on site, and the job site clean-up standard.
Check reviews and references. Reviews and references are important for choosing a reliable tree service, and satisfied customers in a place this size are easy to check. Ask for addresses of recent jobs nearby.
Ask about oak wilt protocol. Texas Hill Country tree services follow oak wilt prevention protocols, or they should. That means sealing oak cuts promptly, cleaning saws between properties, and disposing of oak debris properly. Material from an oak suspected of oak wilt is handled separately, because fungal mats form on infected red oak wood.
Tree care services that often come with the job
Very few properties need only one thing done, and handling them on one visit costs less than bringing a crew back.
Removals. Tree removal is necessary for diseased or storm-damaged trees and is essential for property safety and management, and trees in the wrong location may require removal for safety. Professional tree removal uses equipment for safe extraction where the drop zone is tight. Tree removal processes typically involve on-site assessments and cleanup rather than a price over the phone, and specific precautions are necessary for dealing with oak wilt during tree removal.
Oak work specifically. Wimberley faces severe pressure from oak wilt, a fungal disease that kills oak trees, so how an oak is cut matters more here than the date on the calendar. Every oak cut is painted on the spot, tools are disinfected before we work on an oak, and oak brush is chipped rather than left on site. Oak wilt treatment itself requires licensed professionals, which is separate work we do not take on.
Health and ongoing care. Proper tree care improves safety and long-term health, and catching a problem early is almost always cheaper than the removal it turns into. Oak wilt treatment requires licensed professionals for effective management, so the useful first step is an honest diagnosis rather than a product.
Trimming and pruning. Tree trimming improves safety and long-term health of trees, and tree pruning helps remove hazardous limbs and improve structure rather than just tidying the outline. Professional tree trimming can improve property appearance and views, and appropriate pruning can reduce some structural risks. Regular inspection and appropriate maintenance can help identify and reduce tree-related risks. Tree trimming services are available for both residential and commercial properties.
Chipping and mulching. Chipping reduces tree debris into manageable mulch on site and converts branches into usable mulch in minutes, and chipping services help clear land for new projects without a convoy of trucks. Chipped material can be reused as mulch for landscaping, mulching improves soil health and moisture retention, which on thin soil over limestone matters more than fertiliser does, and mulch can suppress weed growth in landscaped areas. Two to four inches over the root zone, kept three to six inches clear of the trunk.
Emergency Tree Service TX
Wimberley Tree Service is a locally owned tree service company, owner operated, and the same small team does the work on every job. We are based in Wimberley TX and cover Hays County and the surrounding areas, including Dripping Springs, Driftwood, San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Blanco, Bee Cave and Austin, with nearby areas across Comal and Blanco counties served on the same terms.
We work for homeowners, ranch and acreage owners, builders, clients and property managers, on both residential and commercial properties. Whether it is one dead tree in a back yard, dead limbs and branches over a driveway, or a whole fence line that has disappeared into cedar, the process is the same: we come out, look at it, and give you a written price that fits the unique needs of the property.
Every estimate is a free estimate, and we will tell you when we can get out to look. Scheduling the work itself is a separate thing: we run about a month booked out, and we will give you a real date rather than a hopeful one. Emergencies are the exception and are fitted in as soon as the crew can get there. We are $1M liability insured, we take great care to leave the job site clean, and we will tell you when a tree does not need the work you asked about.
A four person crew, and years of Hill Country tree work. The business has run under this name since April 2025. Orlyn and Matt climb, Aurelio works the ground, and Santos comes out on the jobs that need him. That is who turns up: the same small crew every time, not a subcontractor you have never met. Our minimum charge for a job is $500.
You get options, not one number. Every estimate is itemised and normally comes with three to five ways to approach the job, priced separately, so you can see what each part costs and choose the scope yourself. Most people find one of the middle options is the job they actually wanted. We work in English and Spanish.
Tree down right now?
Call and we will tell you straight away what we can do and when. Emergency work is fitted in as soon as the crew can get there.