When You Need Emergency Tree Service
South Louisiana storms don't wait for convenient timing. Whether it's a hurricane, a severe thunderstorm, or a sudden wind event, falling trees and damaged limbs can threaten your home, your family, and your property in an instant.
Total Tree Services provides fast, reliable emergency tree service in Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana area. When a tree comes down or a dangerous limb is hanging over your roof, you need a team that responds quickly, works safely, and gets the job done right.
Don't wait to call. A hazardous tree situation can go from bad to worse in a matter of hours.
Our Emergency Tree Service Process
Emergency Response
When you call us with an emergency, we prioritize your situation and dispatch our crew as quickly as possible. We understand that time matters when a tree is threatening your home or blocking access to your property — we respond with urgency.
Hazard Assessment
Before any cutting begins, our team evaluates the full situation — tree condition, fall zone, proximity to structures, and any utility lines involved. Safety is our first priority on every emergency job..
Safe Tree Removal
Our experienced crew uses professional-grade equipment to safely remove fallen trees, hanging limbs, and storm-damaged branches. We work efficiently without cutting corners on safety — for your property and our team.
Complete Cleanup
Once the hazard is cleared, we clean up all debris from the job site. We haul away branches, logs, and wood chips so your property is left safe, clear, and ready for whatever repairs or restoration come next.
Signs You Have a Hazardous Tree Situation
A Tree Has Fallen on or Near Your Home.
A fallen tree on your roof, fence, car, or structure requires immediate attention. The longer it sits, the more damage it can cause — especially in wet Louisiana weather. Call us right away for fast removal.
Large Limbs Are Hanging Over Your Property
Storm-damaged limbs that are partially broken but still attached are one of the most dangerous tree situations there is. A hanging limb can fall without warning — don't wait to get it removed.
A Tree Is Leaning Toward Your Home.
A tree that has shifted or is leaning toward a structure after a storm is a serious risk. Even if it hasn't fallen yet, the root system may be compromised and failure could happen at any time.
Storm Debris Is Blocking Access
Fallen trees and large branches blocking driveways, roads, or entry points to your home are a safety and security concern. We clear access quickly so you can get in and out of your property safely.
Common Questions
Yes — Total Tree Services provides emergency response tree service in Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana area. When a tree falls or a dangerous limb is threatening your property, call us as soon as possible so we can respond quickly.
Any situation where a tree or limb poses an immediate threat to people, structures, vehicles, or property access qualifies as an emergency. This includes fallen trees on homes, hanging storm-damaged limbs, uprooted trees leaning toward structures, and debris blocking driveways or roads.
In many cases, homeowner's insurance covers emergency tree removal when a tree has fallen on a covered structure like your home or fence. Coverage varies by policy, so we recommend contacting your insurance provider promptly after an incident. We can provide documentation to support your claim.
We prioritize emergency situations and dispatch our crew as quickly as possible. Response times may vary depending on demand — particularly after major storms. Call us as soon as the situation develops so we can get to you as fast as possible.