Emergency & Storm Damage Tree Removal in Yakima, WA

When a windstorm drops a tree on your house, car, fence or driveway, you need help fast. Yakima Tree Services provides emergency tree removal and storm damage cleanup for homes and businesses across Yakima and the Yakima Valley. We safely remove fallen and dangerous trees, clear blocked driveways and help you start putting your property back together.

What to Do If a Tree Falls on Your Property

Get everyone to safety. Leave the area, and if a tree has hit your home, move out of the affected rooms until it’s safe.
Stay away from power lines. Assume any downed or touching line is live. Keep at least 30 feet away and contact Pacific Power or call 911 right away.
Don’t try to cut it yourself. Fallen trees are under tension and can shift, roll or spring back without warning when cut.
Document the damage. Take photos and video of the tree and any damage from a safe distance for your insurance claim.
Call your insurance company to start a claim, then contact us to schedule removal.

Emergency Tree Services We Provide

Trees on houses and roofs: careful, sectional removal to prevent further damage to your home.
Trees on vehicles, fences and outbuildings: controlled lifting and cutting to free trapped property.
Blocked driveways and roads: clearing fallen trees and large limbs so you can get in and out.
Hanging and broken limbs: removing “widow-makers” caught in the canopy before they fall.
Split, leaning and uprooted trees: taking down storm-weakened trees before they fail completely.
Storm debris cleanup: chipping branches and hauling away wood and debris.
Follow-up stump grinding: once the emergency is handled, we can grind the stump and restore your yard.

Storm Damage in the Yakima Valley

Yakima’s weather is hard on trees. Strong spring and fall windstorms sweep through the valley, winter snow and ice add heavy weight to branches, and summer thunderstorms bring sudden gusts. Trees already weakened by drought, decay or poor structure are the most likely to fail.

Large cottonwoods, silver maples and Siberian elms, common in many older Yakima neighborhoods, are especially prone to dropping limbs or splitting during high winds. Regular tree trimming and a tree health assessment before storm season are the best ways to reduce the risk.

Our Emergency Tree Removal Process

Contact us: tell us what happened and send photos if you can do so safely.
Fast assessment: we evaluate the tree, the damage and any hazards such as power lines or unstable sections.
Make it safe: we remove the immediate danger first, carefully lifting and cutting the tree off structures in controlled sections.
Clear and clean up: branches are chipped and debris hauled away. Trunk wood can be left as firewood if you prefer.
Documentation: we can provide photos and a written invoice to support your insurance claim.

Does Insurance Cover Fallen Tree Removal?

In many cases, homeowners insurance helps pay for tree removal when a tree falls on a covered structure, such as your house, garage or fence, during a storm. Coverage for trees that fall in the yard without hitting anything is often more limited. Every policy is different, so check with your insurance provider about your specific coverage.

To make your claim easier, photograph the damage before anything is moved, keep receipts and save the written invoice for the tree work.

Why Choose Yakima Tree Services for Emergency Tree Work

Safety first: proper rigging, equipment and planning for unstable, high-tension storm-damaged trees.
Protecting your property: controlled, sectional removal to avoid causing more damage.
Clear pricing: we explain the work and the cost before we start.
Complete cleanup: we clear the debris and leave your property safe and tidy.
Local to the Yakima Valley: we know the area’s trees, storms and neighborhoods.

Emergency Tree Service Near You

We provide emergency tree removal and storm cleanup throughout Yakima, including West Valley, Nob Hill, Terrace Heights and Fruitvale, as well as nearby Union Gap, Selah, Moxee, Toppenish, Sunnyside and Ellensburg. For non-emergency removals, see our tree removal service.

Emergency Tree Service FAQs

What should I do if a tree falls on my house?

Get everyone out of the affected area, stay away from any downed power lines, and call 911 if anyone is hurt or a line is down. Photograph the damage from a safe distance, contact your insurance company, and then contact us to remove the tree safely.

Can I remove a fallen tree myself?

It’s not recommended. Storm-damaged trees are often under heavy tension and can shift, roll or spring back when cut. Trees resting on structures or near power lines should only be removed by professionals with the right equipment.

What if the tree is touching a power line?

Stay at least 30 feet away and treat the line as live. Contact Pacific Power or call 911 immediately. Only qualified utility crews should work on trees in contact with energized lines; we can remove the tree once the line is safe.

Will my insurance pay for emergency tree removal?

Often, yes, when a tree falls on a covered structure like your home, garage or fence. Coverage varies by policy, so check with your insurer. We can provide photos and a written invoice to support your claim.

How can I prevent storm damage to my trees?

Regular pruning to remove dead and weak branches, thinning dense crowns to reduce wind resistance, and having large or leaning trees inspected before storm season all help reduce the risk of trees failing in Yakima’s windstorms.