Emergency Storm Tree Service in Fort Myers, FL

Emergency storm tree service covers the calls that cannot wait: a laurel oak through the lanai roof, a palm across the driveway, a pine leaning on the house, or limbs hanging over a bedroom. Southwest Florida gets these from more than hurricanes. Fort Myers averages 89 days a year with thunder, the most in the nation, and summer squalls bring sudden gusts on top of soaked ground. Then there are the big storms; after Hurricane Ian in 2022, trees and palms were down across much of Lee County at once.

First, stay safe

If a tree is touching a power line, assume the line is live. Stay away and call the utility: FPL or LCEC, depending on your area. LCEC asks customers to call 911 right away if anyone has contact with a power line. Do not try to cut a tree that is resting on your roof; branches under tension can spring back or shift the load suddenly. If the house is damaged, get everyone out of the affected rooms.

How storm work is prioritized

When many calls come in after a storm, we sort them by danger: trees on occupied homes and blocking the only way out come first, then trees on vehicles, fences and pool cages, then trees down in open yards. A tree resting on a roof is usually taken off in small pieces, lifted and lowered so the load comes off gradually. When a large trunk sits across a damaged roof, a crane is sometimes the safest way to lift it clear without adding more damage.

Insurance and paperwork

Take photos of the tree, the damage and where it came from before anything is moved, if it is safe to do so. Many homeowners policies cover removing a tree that fell on an insured structure, often up to a set limit, and many do not cover trees that fell in an open yard. Our written quote lists the removal, the debris and any temporary work separately, which helps with a claim. Check your own policy and call your insurer early.

After the storm, beware of scams

After major storms, out-of-area crews often go door to door. Get a written quote before anyone starts, do not pay the full price up front, and ask for proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance sent directly by the insurer. Lee County typically runs storm debris collection after big events; follow the county's or city's sorting and placement instructions so vegetative debris is picked up.