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Emergency tree service in Lafayette, LA

A tree on your roof, a limb across the driveway, or a split trunk leaning toward the house can't wait. Call us and we'll get there as fast as we can to make it safe.

  • Fast response after storms
  • Trees on homes, cars, and fences
  • Debris cleared and hauled away

Tree down or storm damage? Call now for emergency service

Large oak limb fallen across a house after a storm
  • Locally owned in Lafayette
  • Free, upfront estimates
  • Full cleanup included
  • Storm & emergency response

What to do right now

If a tree has come down on your property, take these steps before we arrive:

Safety first

  • Get everyone out of rooms where a tree has hit the roof, and keep kids and pets away.
  • Stay away from downed or sagging power lines. Treat every line as live and call your utility company (LUS, SLEMCO, Cleco, or Entergy, depending on your area).
  • Don't try to cut it yourself. Trees under tension can spring or roll when cut.
  • Take photos of the damage for your insurance company before cleanup starts.
  • Call us at (337) 568-2739 so we can get you on the schedule.
Storm-damaged oak limb resting on a house roof

Emergencies we handle

Trees on houses

We carefully remove trees and limbs from roofs, carports, and additions without adding to the damage.

Trees on cars and driveways

We clear fallen trees off vehicles, driveways, and streets so you can get in and out.

Hanging and split limbs

Broken limbs stuck in the canopy, called hangers, can fall at any time. We bring them down safely.

Uprooted and leaning trees

A tree that suddenly leans after a storm has damaged roots and needs to be dealt with quickly.

Trees on fences

We remove trees from fences and clear the line so your fence can be repaired.

Storm cleanup

Branches, logs, and debris are chipped and hauled away, leaving your yard clean.

Apex crew member cutting a fallen oak limb away from a house

Licensed crews for dangerous jobs

Storm-damaged trees are some of the most dangerous work in our industry. The wood is under tension, limbs are cracked in ways you can't always see, and there's usually a house or power line underneath.

Apex holds a Louisiana Arborist license (#2856) and a Louisiana Utility Arborist license (#1992). We plan each emergency removal before cutting, use our bucket truck and rigging to control every piece, and keep your family and property safe.

Get ready before storm season

Hurricane season runs from June through November. The best way to avoid an emergency is to deal with weak trees before the wind does.

  • Remove dead trees and hanging limbs near your home
  • Reduce long, heavy limbs on live oaks and other large trees
  • Clear branches away from your roof and power lines
  • Add cabling and bracing to valuable trees with weak spots
Every branch gets chipped and hauled away.

What our customers say

The most-reviewed and highest-rated tree company in Acadiana. Real reviews from our customers on Google.

  • ★★★★★
    “They removed several very tall pine trees from my property, and I was extremely pleased with their service. The crew was professional, efficient, and did a great job from start to finish.”
    Laura Ann Campbell
  • ★★★★★
    “We have huge live oaks on our property and we needed the dead limbs and branches removed… After the work was completed, they cleared all the debris and cleaned.”
    Kurt Schmersahl
  • ★★★★★
    “Highly recommended and very professional. They were prompt for the actual survey and gave a fair estimate. Crew showed up and did the job ahead of planned date and did an amazing job.”
    Aaron Wiggins

Request emergency service

Tell us what's going on and we'll get back to you fast. For a tree on your home, call us now.

  • No-obligation, upfront pricing
  • On-site assessment by our crew
  • Often scheduled the same week
Prefer to talk?(337) 568-2739
★★★★★
“They arrived on time, gave me a very fair quote, and did an excellent job pruning the large oak tree in my front yard.”
Judy “Bird” Harris, Google review

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Emergency Tree Service questions

How fast can you get to me?

We respond as quickly as possible, and urgent situations like trees on homes come first. Call (337) 568-2739 and we'll tell you when we can be there. After major storms, demand is high across Acadiana, so calling early helps.

What should I do if a tree is touching a power line?

Stay away from the tree and the line, keep others away, and call your utility company first. Lines can be live even when the power is out. Once the utility makes the line safe, we can remove the tree.

Will my insurance cover emergency tree removal?

Many homeowners policies cover removing a tree that falls on your home or another covered structure, but coverage varies. Take photos of the damage before cleanup starts and check with your insurance company.

Can you remove a tree that fell on my roof without more damage?

Yes. We take the weight off the roof in small sections, using ropes and our bucket truck to lift and lower pieces, so the tree doesn't shift and cause more damage.

Do you also handle storm cleanup?

Yes. Beyond the emergency removal, we clear broken limbs, hanging branches, and debris from your yard, driveway, and roof and haul it all away.

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