When a tree comes down in Lafayette, waiting is not an option. Roots Up Tree Company is based right here in town, and our crews are on call 24/7 for storm damage, fallen trees, and hazardous limbs across Lafayette. Call (720) 783-7434 and we will respond fast.
If a tree is on your house, blocking your driveway, or hanging over something it could crush, call us first. If anyone is hurt or a power line is involved, call 911 and the utility before you call us, then reach out and we will handle the tree.
When You Need Emergency Tree Service in Lafayette
Some tree problems can wait for a scheduled visit. These cannot:
- A tree or large limb has fallen on your home, garage, fence, or vehicle
- A tree is leaning hard after a storm and looks ready to go
- Branches are tangled in or resting on a power line
- A split trunk or hanging limb is over a walkway, driveway, or play area
- A fallen tree is blocking access to your home or business
- Storm debris is creating a hazard on your property
If you are looking at any of these, call (720) 783-7434. Our team assesses the situation quickly, stabilizes the immediate danger, and removes the hazard safely.
Why Trees Fail in Lafayette
Lafayette’s climate is hard on trees in ways that lead to emergencies most years. The heaviest, wettest snows on the Front Range come in March and April, after trees have leafed out, and that wet snow loading onto full branches is what snaps limbs and splits trunks overnight. Downslope windstorms off the foothills do the rest, gusting hard enough to bring down trees that were already weakened by decay, drought stress, or emerald ash borer.
Ash trees are a particular risk here. With EAB established in Boulder County, an untreated infested ash can become brittle and dangerous, and those are often the trees that come down first in a storm. If you have ash on your property, it is worth an assessment before it becomes an emergency call.
We Are Trained for Dangerous Tree Emergencies
Emergency tree work is dangerous, especially when trees are under tension, tangled in lines, or resting on a structure. A leaning trunk or a hung-up limb holds a lot of stored force, and cutting it wrong makes things worse. Our crews are trained and equipped to handle these situations safely, with an ISA-certified arborist guiding the call on how to take the hazard down without further damage to your property.
We protect your property while we work, clear the debris, and leave the site safe. You are not left with a mess to deal with after the danger is gone.
Help With Your Insurance Claims
Storm tree damage is often covered by homeowners insurance, and the documentation matters. We can provide the estimate, photos, and paperwork you need to support a claim, the same way we have for Lafayette customers dealing with fire mitigation and storm cleanup. Ask us when you call and we will make sure you have what your insurer needs.
Available 24/7 Across Lafayette and Nearby
Storms do not keep business hours, and neither do we. Whether it is the middle of the night or the middle of a holiday, our emergency line is answered and our crews are ready. We respond throughout Lafayette and the surrounding Boulder County communities.
Call (720) 783-7434 now or request service online.
