Colorado weather is unpredictable and unforgiving. From heavy, wet spring snows that snap massive branches to fierce Chinook winds that uproot entire pines, nature can strike at any moment. When a tree falls on your home, blocks your driveway, or threatens your safety, you cannot wait for business hours. You need immediate, professional help.
Roots Up Tree Company provides 24/7 emergency tree service in Boulder, Lafayette, Longmont, and throughout Boulder County. Our crew responds to fallen trees, hanging limbs, and storm-damaged trees using cranes, lighting, and professional rigging to remove hazards safely, even in difficult conditions. We focus on securing the site, preventing further damage, and restoring safe access as quickly as possible.
Call Our Emergency Team: (720) 783-7434
We offer:
✅ Immediate 24/7 Dispatch
✅ Crane-Assisted Removal for Structure Protection
✅ Storm Damage Cleanup & Debris Hauling
✅ Insurance Claim Documentation Assistance
✅ Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Operations
What Qualifies as a Tree Emergency?
Not every broken branch is a crisis — but when a tree is threatening your home, blocking your exit, or looks like it could come down at any moment, that’s when you call. We respond when waiting isn’t a safe option.
Situations that warrant an emergency call:
- Trees on Structures: A tree or large limb has come down on your roof, garage, or deck. Even if the damage looks minor, the weight and stress on the structure underneath usually isn’t.
- Blocked Access: Fallen debris has blocked your driveway — meaning you can’t get out, and emergency vehicles can’t get in.
- Leaning Trees: A tree has partially uprooted and is leaning toward your house, a neighboring property, or the street. A lean after a storm isn’t a wait-and-see situation.
- Split Trunks: A fresh, deep crack in the main trunk means the tree is already failing. It’s not a question of if — it’s when.
- Utility Threats: Branches pressing down on the service drop (the line running from the utility pole to your home) need to come off fast. For downed or damaged main power lines, call your utility company first — that’s their jurisdiction, not ours.
What to Do in a Tree Emergency in Boulder, CO
Boulder’s Chinook winds, heavy spring snows, and afternoon storms can turn a healthy tree into a hazard in minutes. Here’s exactly who to call and when.
If there’s an immediate threat to life or the tree is actively falling:
Call 911 first. Don’t wait.
If a tree or branch is touching a power line:
That’s Xcel Energy’s jurisdiction. Never touch or move a downed power line under any circumstances. Call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-1999 or report it online at xcelenergy.com/out. You can also text “OUT” to 98936 to report an outage. Once the power situation is handled, call us to remove the tree. CBS NewsXcel Energy Newsroom
If a tree has fallen on your home, vehicle, or is blocking your driveway:
Call us directly — we’re available 24/7. While you wait:
- Stay out of any structure the tree has impacted until it’s been assessed
- Don’t try to move the tree yourself
- Take photos for your insurance claim before anything is removed
Our Emergency Response Process
When you call Roots Up Tree Company during a crisis, you are not getting a call center; you are getting a local team ready to mobilize. We follow a strict safety protocol to handle high-risk removals.
1. Rapid Assessment & Triage
Upon arrival, our certified arborist will assess the situation. We identify electrical hazards, structural stability, and the safest method of removal. If the situation is too dangerous for immediate removal (e.g., during an active blizzard with 60mph winds), we will perform emergency stabilization to secure the tree until conditions allow for safe work.
2. Site Safety & Stabilization
We establish a safety zone around the hazard. If a tree is resting on a house, we stabilize it to prevent it from shifting or causing secondary damage (like collapsing a roof further) during the cutting process.
3. Precision Removal
Using cranes and advanced rigging techniques, we carefully dismantle the tree piece by piece. We lift heavy timber away from your home rather than letting it fall, ensuring zero impact on your structure.
4. Debris Cleanup
Once the immediate hazard is removed, we process the debris. We chip branches and haul away logs, leaving your property accessible and safe.
Why Choose Roots Up Tree Company for Emergency Tree Service?
Emergency tree work is the most dangerous discipline in arboriculture. It requires specialized skills that go far beyond standard trimming. Working in the dark, often in rain or snow, with compromised trees requires a team you can trust.
- Decades of high-stakes experience with 45 years of combined team expertise. We understand storm damage, tension in fallen timber, and how to remove it safely.
- Specialized heavy equipment, including cranes and bucket trucks, for trees that are too dangerous to climb.
- Fully licensed, bonded, and insured to protect you from any additional liability during emergency work.
- No surprise guarantee with clear, flat rate pricing before we begin. No hidden fees during an already stressful situation.
- Insurance claim support with detailed invoices and photo documentation to help move your homeowner’s claim forward quickly.
Preparing for Boulder County Storms
While we are always ready to respond, prevention is the best medicine. The “heavy wet snow” that hits Lafayette and Boulder County in late spring is a primary cause of branch failure.
Proactive measures include:
- Structural Pruning: Thinning the canopy to reduce the surface area that catches wind and snow.
- Cabling & Bracing: Installing support systems in trees with weak V-shaped unions to prevent splitting.
- Hazard Assessment: Having an arborist inspect your large trees annually to spot decay or root issues before a storm exposes them.
Service Areas: Lafayette, Boulder County & Beyond
Disasters don’t respect city limits. Our emergency crews are capable of reaching properties across the entire Front Range region. We serve the following zip codes:
- Boulder County: 80301, 80302, 80303, 80304, 80305, 80306, 80307, 80309, 80310, 80314
- Lafayette (HQ): 80026
- Longmont: 80501, 80502, 80503, 80504
- Louisville: 80020
- Broomfield: 80020, 80021, 80023, 80038, 80234, 80516, 80602
- Erie: 80516
- Niwot: 80503
- Lyons: 80540
- Nederland: 80466
- Hygiene: 80503, 80533
- Eldorado Springs: 80025
- Jamestown: 80455
- Ward: 80481
- Pinecliffe: 80471
- Allenspark: 80510
- Berthoud: 80513, 80534, 80537
- Dacono: 80514
- Firestone: 80504
- Johnstown: 80534
- Mead: 80504, 80513, 80542, 80651
For immediate emergency dispatch, call (720) 783-7434.
FAQs About Emergency Tree Service
Does homeowner’s insurance cover emergency tree removal in Boulder County?
Typically, yes. If a tree falls on a covered structure (house, garage, fence), insurance usually covers the cost of removing the tree from the structure. If a tree falls on the lawn without damaging anything, coverage is less likely. We recommend checking your specific policy.
Is emergency service more expensive?
Yes, emergency call-outs, especially after hours or during active storms, carry a premium due to the increased risk and immediate mobilization of crews and equipment. However, we are transparent about these costs upfront.
Can you work at night?
Yes. We have industrial lighting systems that allow us to operate safely after dark. If the risk is too high due to visibility or weather conditions, we may stabilize the site and return at first light.
What if the tree is on a power line?
If a tree is touching a city power line (pole-to-pole), call your utility company immediately. Do not approach it. If the tree is on your service drop (pole-to-house), we can often remove it, but may require the utility company to temporarily cut power for safety.
Do you offer tarping services?
Yes. If a tree has punctured your roof, we can install emergency tarping after removing the tree to prevent water damage until a roofer can arrive.
Our Safety Promise
In an emergency, panic can lead to mistakes. At Roots Up Tree Company, we bring calm, calculated professionalism to chaos. We guarantee to secure your property safely and efficiently, treating your home with the urgency and respect it deserves.
Call for Emergency Tree Service in Lafayette, Boulder, Longmont and More!
“When the storm hits, we hit back.” | Roots Up Tree Company
Do not risk your safety trying to move a fallen tree yourself. Call the experts who have been protecting Colorado homes for years.
- 24/7 Emergency Tree Service: (720) 783-7434
- Address: 343 Indian Peaks Trail W, Lafayette, CO 80026
