Home About Services Areas Our Work Reviews Specials Contact 07455 716463Get Free Quote - Home/ - Services/ - Emergency Tree Work Emergency & Storm Work # Emergency TreeSurgeon Cover AcrossStafford & Staffordshire. Fallen tree on your house, drive or road? We're on call when emergencies hit with the kit and crew to make it safe — fast. Call 07455 716463Get a Free Quote ✓ Typical response under 2 hours · Insurance-claim ready 15+ Years Experience 500+ Jobs Completed £1m Insured NPTC Qualified Emergency Line ## What is Emergency Tree Work? When a tree comes down — across your roof, your drive or the road — you need someone who answers the phone, turns up fast and knows what to do. RJ Hutchinson Tree Services runs a genuine emergency line for Stafford and the surrounding Staffordshire area. Typical response time from your call to a crew on site is under two hours during storms, faster outside event peaks. We arrive with chainsaws, climbing kit, chipper and a tipper truck — everything needed to make the situation safe and remove the timber in one visit. All emergency jobs are documented with photos, scope of works and timestamps suitable for insurance claims. We work directly with insurers and loss adjusters where required. ### Who It's For - Homeowners with a tree on the house, car or drive - Anyone whose tree has blocked a road or footpath - Insurance assessors needing same-day make-safe work - Councils and businesses needing storm response support ### When It's Needed - Tree has fallen onto a structure - Major limb has split and is hanging dangerously - Tree is leaning suddenly after wind or saturated ground - Tree is blocking a road, drive or access route - Lightning strike or vehicle impact damage ## What Happens If You Leave It A partially fallen tree is more dangerous than a fully fallen one. Splits, hangers and root-plate failures can collapse without warning, taking out anyone underneath. Don't try to assess it yourself — keep clear and call us. Insurance claims for storm damage almost always require a qualified contractor's report and make-safe documentation. DIY removal can void the cover. We provide everything insurers need. ## Our 5-Step Process 01 ### Free Site Inspection We visit, listen and assess access, hazards and surrounding structures before quoting a single penny. 02 ### Written Diagnosis & Quote You get a clear scope of works, fixed price and method statement — usually within 24 hours of the visit. 03 ### Scheduled Visit We agree a date that suits you, confirm the day before and arrive on time with the right kit and crew. 04 ### Safe Execution Risk assessments and permits handled. Roping, rigging and cutting carried out to NPTC and BS 3998 standards. 05 ### Clearance & Sign-Off All arisings removed (or chipped/logged for you), site swept clean, photos sent and invoice issued. ## Why Choose RJ Hutchinson ### Fastest Response in Staffs Typical sub-2-hour response. — not voicemail. ### Insurance-Ready Reports Photos, scope, timestamps — everything your insurer needs. ### All-Weather Capable Equipment and crew prepared for storm conditions. ### Fixed-Cost Where Possible Most domestic emergencies quoted on arrival before work starts. ### Make-Safe in One Visit Hazard removed, area cleared, scene returned safe. ### Local Council Liaison We coordinate with highways and councils for road closures. ## Emergency Tree Work: The Full Detail ### Common Emergency Scenarios Most call-outs fall into three groups: trees fully down across structures (typically requiring section-by-section lifting using rigging); root-plate failures where a tree has windblown but is still partially attached (very unstable, requires careful approach); and storm-broken hangers (large limbs split but suspended in the canopy). Each requires a different approach. The same crew handles all three because we work in trees daily — not 'on call' for an emergency we rarely deal with. ### Working With Your Insurance Most home insurance policies cover storm damage to property, including the cost of removing the offending tree and any further trees made dangerous by the same event. We supply the documentation insurers need — photographic evidence, written scope, costed quotation — and can liaise directly with loss adjusters where helpful. Every job is covered by £1m Public Liability Insurance and carried out under method statements and risk assessments tailored to your site. ## Emergency Tree Work — Frequently Asked Questions How fast can you get to me?+Typically under 2 hours during storm peaks; under 1 hour outside event spikes. Do you really available for emergencies?+Yes — call the direct mobile and we'll respond as soon as we can. Storm nights we run a duty crew. How much does emergency work cost?+Premiums apply for out-of-hours; most domestic emergencies are £300–£1,500 fixed-quote on arrival. Will my insurance cover it?+Most policies cover storm damage; we supply the documentation. Always check your specific policy. Can you make it safe overnight and return tomorrow?+Yes — make-safe stage is often quickest, with full removal scheduled for daylight. Do you work with the council on road closures?+Yes — we coordinate with highways for any road clearance work. Are you insured?+Fully — £1m Public Liability for emergency work as standard. ## Related Services Emergency & Storm Work ### Storm Damage Clearance Emergency & Storm Work ### Windblown Tree Removal Emergency & Storm Work ### Dangerous Tree Removal Tree Surgery & Climbing ### Tree Felling Tree Surgeon StaffordAll Tree ServicesService AreasFree Quote ## Ready For a Free Quote on Emergency Tree Work? Free site visit, fixed-price written quote, no pressure. Call directly or send a few details — most quotes back within 24 hours. Call 07455 716463Request a Quote Family-run, fully insured tree surgeons serving Stafford and the wider Staffordshire region. 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