After hurricanes, tropical storms and squall lines
Emergency Storm Tree Service in New Orleans, LA
Trees on roofs, cars and fences taken off carefully, hanging limbs brought down, and exits cleared first.
- Free estimates, in person, for homes in New Orleans and nearby towns
- Itemized written price before any cutting
- Logs left or hauled, your call, agreed up front
After the Wind Stops
Emergency storm tree service in New Orleans tends to come in waves: a few calls after a summer squall line, and then a flood of them after a hurricane or tropical storm. Saturated clay soil lets shallow-rooted trees tip over whole, brittle water oaks and pecans drop large limbs, and hollow trunks snap. Even the rare cold events count; the January 2025 snowstorm put 8 to 10 inches of snow on the city, and branches here are not built to carry that.
First, stay safe
- Assume every wire touching a tree is live. Keep people and pets away and call Entergy at 800-ENTERGY.
- Do not stand under hanging, cracked limbs, sometimes called widowmakers, or walk under a tree that has partly lifted out of the ground.
- If a tree has come through the roof, get out of that part of the house and shut off gas if you smell it.
- Take photos of the tree and the damage from several angles before anything is moved, for your insurance claim.
How we handle storm work
After a storm, calls are sorted by danger, not by when they came in. Trees on occupied houses, trees blocking the only way out, and trees threatening to fall further come first. A tree resting on a roof is under tension and compression in ways that are hard to see, and the wrong cut can roll it or drop it further into the house. So the first step is taking weight off in a controlled way, often by cutting and lowering the top and limbs before the trunk is touched. Sometimes the safest way to lift a heavy trunk off a house is with a crane.
We give you a written price for storm work too, before cutting, even when the scope is just getting the tree off the roof today and dealing with the rest later. Prices for storm work run higher than routine work; HomeGuide notes that same-day or next-day removal often costs two to three times the standard rate, and Angi notes demand rises after storms. Removing a tree that is already flat on the ground is usually much less work than one hung up on a house.
City trees and debris after a storm
If a City tree from the neutral ground or the sidewalk strip falls onto your property, report it through 311; after hours, for a City tree emergency the City says to call 911. After big storms the City often organizes curbside debris pickup, and it asks residents to keep household trash bagged and separate from debris. Vegetative and woody debris can also be taken, for a fee, to the Gentilly Landfill or River Birch. Beware of door-to-door crews who show up after a storm asking for payment up front.
What Storm Work Covers
Storm jobs are often done in stages: make it safe now, finish the cleanup next.
Trees on houses and structures
Weight taken off in stages and the tree removed in pieces, sometimes with a crane.
Hanging and split limbs
Broken limbs caught in the crown brought down before they fall on their own.
Uprooted and leaning trees
Trees that tipped in saturated soil assessed for whether they can stay or must come down.
Driveway and access clearing
Trunks and limbs cut and moved so cars, people and emergency vehicles can get in and out.
Post-storm cleanup
Brush chipped, logs handled and the yard cleared once the urgent work is done.
Storm and Emergency Tree Costs at a Glance
| Job | Published range |
|---|---|
| Same-day or next-day removal (HomeGuide, national) | often 2 to 3 times the standard rate |
| Emergency tree removal (Angi, national) | up to about $5,000 |
| Fallen tree already on the ground (Angi, national) | about $75 to $500 |
| Crane service (Angi, national) | about $250 to $600 per day |
| Large tree, New Orleans average for routine removal (LawnStarter) | about $1,900 |
| Hard-to-reach or unsafe site (Angi, national) | 25% to 50% more |
Ranges from HomeGuide (2026), Angi (2026) and LawnStarter's New Orleans price page (2026). Angi gives two figures for already-fallen trees, $75 to $150 and $300 to $500, depending on size. Many homeowner policies help with trees that fall on a covered structure; check yours. Your written estimate is the price.
How Storm Calls Are Handled
1. Call and describe it
Address, what fell, what it hit, whether anyone is trapped and whether wires are involved.
2. Triage
Calls are ranked by danger: occupied houses and blocked exits first.
3. Set up safely
Weight lifted off structures and hanging limbs brought down, with a written price for this stage.
4. Finish the job
Remaining trunk, stump and cleanup quoted and done once the urgent part is handled.
Why Choose Us for Emergency Storm Tree Service
Danger sets the order
We work storm calls by risk to people and homes, and tell you where you stand.
Written price even in a hurry
You see the price for each stage before we cut.
Photos first
We remind you to document damage for insurance before anything is moved.
Emergency Storm Tree Service Questions
A tree fell on my house. What do I do first?
Get everyone out of the affected rooms, stay away from any wires and call Entergy if lines are involved. Photograph the damage, call your insurance company, and then call us at (504) 384-7694 so we can take the weight off the house safely.
Does homeowners insurance pay for tree removal after a storm?
Many policies help pay to remove a tree that fell on a covered structure such as the house or a fence, usually up to a set limit, while a tree that fell in the yard without hitting anything is often not covered. Policies differ, so check yours and keep photos and the written quote.
A City tree from the neutral ground fell into my yard. Who handles it?
Report it through 311 or (504) 658-3200; Parks and Parkways maintains City trees. For an after-hours City tree emergency, the City says to call 911. If it hit your house, call your insurer as well.
Can you come out right away?
Call (504) 384-7694 any time and leave the details. After a major storm, we work in order of danger, so a tree on an occupied house will come before a tree across a back lawn, and we will be straight with you about timing.
How do I avoid storm-chaser scams?
Get a written price that lists the work, do not pay the whole amount up front, and be wary of crews who knock on doors after a storm. LSU AgCenter specifically warns homeowners about door-knocking crews after storms.
Emergency Storm Tree Service Service Areas
- Tree Service in New Orleans, LA
- Tree Service in Uptown, LA
- Tree Service in Lakeview, LA
- Tree Service in Gentilly, LA
- Tree Service in Algiers, LA
- Tree Service in New Orleans East, LA
- Tree Service in Metairie, LA
- Tree Service in Kenner, LA
- Tree Service in Harahan, LA
- Tree Service in River Ridge, LA
- Tree Service in Jefferson, LA
- Tree Service in Gretna, LA
- Tree Service in Terrytown, LA
- Tree Service in Harvey, LA
- Tree Service in Marrero, LA
- Tree Service in Westwego, LA
- Tree Service in Chalmette, LA
- Tree Service in Arabi, LA
- Tree Service in Meraux, LA
- Tree Service in Belle Chasse, LA
- Tree Service in Destrehan, LA
- Tree Service in Luling, LA
- Tree Service in Mandeville, LA
- Tree Service in Slidell, LA
Get an Emergency Storm Tree Service Estimate
Tree down or hanging over the house? Call (504) 384-7694 and leave the details.