Emergency Tree Removal in Jonesboro, AR
Jonesboro Master Tree Service does emergency tree removal in Jonesboro when a storm, an ice night or a wind gust puts a tree where it shouldn't be. Our crews work 24/7 during severe weather. On a storm call we do three things in order: get the weight off the house or car, make the yard safe, and photograph everything before the first cut. The insurance adjuster wasn't standing in your yard at 2 a.m., so the photos matter.
We provide emergency tree service to Jonesboro and surrounding Arkansas towns, including Trumann, Caraway, Lake City, Bay and Harrisburg. We took about 140 storm calls in the last 12 months. Most got a look the same day, worst ones first. Tree leaning but still standing? That's usually tree removal on a short schedule. Businesses, see commercial tree service.
Types of Emergency Tree Service We Handle
These are the emergency tree removal calls that come in after the sirens stop. Each one gets handled a little differently.
Tree on House
A tree on house call starts with getting the weight off without making the hole bigger. We cut it off in pieces from the top, holding each piece with ropes, and use crane removal for the big ones. Then we tarp-ready the spot for your roofer. Don't climb up there yourself. A loaded limb can spring like a trap.
Fallen Tree Removal
Fallen tree removal clears trees off driveways, cars, fences and yards. A tree flat on the ground looks simple, but the trunk is often still bent like a spring under its own limbs. We cut it in the right order so nothing rolls or jumps. Then the wood gets hauled, or left for you if you want it.
Storm Damage Tree Removal
Storm damage tree removal is most of our spring. Straight-line winds from a May thunderstorm can flatten trees as well as a tornado can. Jonesboro has seen both, from the 1968 tornado to the 2020 Jonesboro tornado that crossed town. After a big one, we work a list by danger, not by who called first.
Ice Storm Tree Damage
Ice storm tree damage looks quiet but sounds like gunshots all night. Freezing rain coats every branch, and a big tree can carry hundreds of extra pounds of ice. The January 2009 ice storm left about 300,000 Arkansas homes without power. Last ice season most of our calls were water oaks and pines with snapped tops.
Hanging and Split Limbs
A broken limb hung up in the canopy is the scariest thing in a storm yard, because nothing is holding it except other branches. Split forks with included bark tear open in wind. We get these down with a bucket truck or ropes and never by shaking the tree. Stay out from under them until we're there.
Trees on Fences, Sheds and Carports
Fences, sheds and carports take a lot of the hits. We lift the tree off in pieces so the fence posts and the shed roof don't get crushed further. One of the jobs we like to remember: a dying maple taken down between a house and a neighbor's carport without scratching either one.
Tree Stabilization After a Storm
Not every damaged tree has to go. If a good tree lost one limb, we can prune the wound clean, and sometimes brace a split that's still tight. We'll tell you straight which trees are worth saving. A tree with a cracked trunk or a lifted root plate isn't one of them.
Why Jonesboro Calls Us When a Tree Comes Down
- Emergency tree service crews out 24/7 during severe weather
- Worst calls first, then the rest of the list
- Photos before the first cut for your adjuster
- Bucket truck and crane access for trees on roofs
- Fully insured four-person crew
- Wood hauled or cut and stacked for you
Towns we cover from Jonesboro
Storm damage?
24/7 crews during severe weather
What to Do When a Tree Falls on Your House
- Get everyone out of the rooms under the tree
- Stay far away from any wire on the ground and call the power company
- Take photos from the ground before anything moves
- Call your insurance company to open a claim
- Call us, and tell us if there are wires in the tree
- Keep receipts for tarps, hotel nights and repairs
How Much Does Emergency Tree Removal Cost?
Emergency tree removal often costs 2 to 3 times a normal removal, according to HomeGuide's 2026 guide, because crews work at night, in the rain, with more risk. A normal removal runs about $400 to $1,200. When a tree hits a covered building, insurance often pays $500 to $1,000 per tree toward removal.
| Emergency job | Typical price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Same-day or next-day removal | 2 to 3 times the normal rate | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Normal tree removal | $400 to $1,200 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Large tree, 60 to 80 ft | $850 to $2,000 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Insurance removal coverage, per tree | often $500 to $1,000 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
| Stump grinding afterward | $120 to $400 | HomeGuide, 2026 |
These are published ranges, not our quote. On an emergency tree removal job I still write the price down before we start, unless the tree is actively coming through the roof. Then we stabilize first and price the rest.
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Emergency Tree Removal?
Usually yes, when the tree landed on something covered, like the house, the garage or a fence. Policies often pay $500 to $1,000 per tree for removal, according to HomeGuide. A tree that fell in the open yard and hit nothing usually isn't covered. Your adjuster decides, so start the claim early.
Emergency Tree Removal FAQ
Do you offer 24/7 emergency tree service?
Yes. During severe weather our emergency tree service crews work 24/7. At night we make the scene safe first: weight off the roof, limbs off the wires we're allowed to touch, driveway open. Full cleanup usually waits for daylight, because cutting big wood in the dark is how people get hurt.
Should I call the power company or a tree service first?
If any wire is down or touching the tree, call the power company first and stay back. In town that's City Water and Light; out in the county it's often the co-op. Once they've cut power or cleared the line, we come in and take the tree. We'll help you figure out which utility it is.
How fast can you get to a tree on my house?
After a normal storm most calls get a look the same day, worst ones first. After a big one, like an ice storm across the whole county, the list gets long and we sort it by danger. A tree through the roof with people inside beats a tree across a back fence every time.
Will you take photos for my insurance claim?
Yes, always. We photograph the tree and the damage from several angles before the first cut, then again after. You get the photos and a written description of the work. Adjusters like seeing the tree in place, and you can't go back and take those shots later.
What should I do if a tree is leaning after a storm?
Stay out of its fall zone, which is about as far as the tree is tall, and keep kids and pets away. Look at the base. If the soil is cracked or heaving on one side, the roots are letting go, and that tree should come down soon. Call us and we'll look the same day if we can.
Tree Looking Worse Every Storm? Get a Written Price.
Tell us what the tree is doing and where it stands. We come out, look at it with you and write the price down before we leave.
Or call (870) 393-5731