Storm Damage Cleanup and Emergency Tree Service in Western North Carolina

When wind or ice brings trees down, Bear Creek Tree Service responds 24/7 across Western North Carolina to clear the hazard and clean up safely.

Storm-damaged trees are some of the most dangerous work in this trade. A trunk or limb under tension can move without warning, and getting one off a roof, a vehicle, or a driveway takes training and the right rigging. This is not a job to take on with a borrowed chainsaw.

We clear what is hazardous first, then remove the debris and look over what is left standing, because a storm often weakens more than what it knocks down. A tree that stayed up but lost roots can be the next one to fall.

If a tree has landed on an insured structure, we can provide the photos and documentation you need for a claim. The cleanup is part of the job, so the property is left clear when we leave.

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Storm cleanup

When to call Bear Creek Tree Service

  • A tree or large limb is resting on the house, a vehicle, or another structure.
  • A tree is blocking your driveway or access road.
  • Broken limbs are hung up in the canopy where they could drop.
  • A tree shifted or began leaning after high wind.
  • A trunk has split but the tree is still standing.
  • Roots have lifted out of the ground on one side of a tree.

What happens after the call

1

Assess

Mark is a certified arborist who assesses what is hazardous and what is safe to leave, starting with anything threatening people or structures.

2

Plan

You get a clear plan and estimate, and on insured losses we document the damage for your claim.

3

Execute

We clear the hazard under control, remove the debris, and check the trees left standing.

Local notes

Wind and ice season in the mountains runs through winter and early spring, and summer thunderstorms bring their own downed limbs. After a major storm, calling early gets you on the schedule sooner.

Blocked drives and washed-out access are part of storm work here. We will tell you honestly what we can reach and when.

Want a straight answer about your trees?

Request a free estimate and a certified arborist will take a look.

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you respond?

Storm response is available 24/7. Call and we will tell you honestly when we can be there, starting with whatever is threatening people or a structure.

Should I try to clear a storm-damaged tree myself?

Please do not. Storm-damaged trees hold tension in ways that are hard to see and can move suddenly when cut. Keep people and pets clear and call.

Can you help with my insurance claim?

Yes. When a tree has hit an insured structure, we can provide photos and documentation for your claim. We handle the cleanup, and you handle the filing with your insurer.

What should I do first?

Keep everyone away from the tree and call. If it is safe to take photos from a distance, they help us understand the job before we arrive.