A tree hit a power line. Who do I call first?

Call your electric utility and 911 first, and stay well clear — treat every downed line as live. Once the power side is handled, call us to remove the tree safely.

Will my insurance cover it?

Storm damage to a home or covered structure is often included in homeowner’s policies. We photograph and document everything so you have what you need for the claim.

Can you just secure it tonight and finish tomorrow?

Often, yes. Sometimes the right move is to remove the immediate danger and tarp things up, then complete the full removal and cleanup in daylight.

How fast can you get here in an emergency?

We prioritize by danger — a tree on the house or a blocked driveway comes first. Call us and we'll give you a realistic ETA. After a big storm the whole area calls at once, so the sooner you reach us, the sooner we can get to you.

Emergency crew removing a fallen tree from a house after a Michigan storm

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Emergency Tree Service in Michigan

When a tree comes down on your house, car, or driveway, every minute counts. We respond fast, make the scene safe, and get the tree off — day or night.

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24/7 storm response

A tree on your roof at 2 a.m. is not a next-week problem. It is a right-now problem — and the longer it sits, the more water, weight, and risk pile up.

Hayworth Tree Service handles tree emergencies across Mid-Michigan with storm response available around the clock. Call us, and we will get a crew moving, secure the scene, and safely remove the tree that is threatening your home or family. We have pulled trees off houses, cleared blocked driveways, and cut apart storm-snapped limbs for neighbors all over the Lansing area — and we bring the same care to the cleanup that we bring to the rescue.

What you get with Hayworth Tree Service

Storm response available 24/7
Trees safely removed from homes, cars, and driveways
Hanging limbs and “widowmakers” secured
Photos and documentation for your insurance claim

What Counts as a Tree Emergency

Tree on a structure

A trunk or heavy limb on your house, garage, car, or shed needs to come off carefully before it does more damage. Call right away.

Blocked access

A tree across your driveway or the only road out is more than an inconvenience — it can keep emergency vehicles from reaching you.

Hanging limbs

A broken branch snagged in the canopy — a “widowmaker” — can drop at any second onto people, pets, or property below.

Leaning after a storm

A tree that shifted, cracked, or partially uprooted in high wind is unstable. Keep clear and let us assess it before it goes the rest of the way.

When You Call Us in an Emergency

01
Call and describe it
Tell us what happened and where. If wires or injuries are involved, we will make sure you have called the utility and 911 first.
02
We dispatch a crew
We head your way with the saws and rigging to handle the situation — and the experience to do it without making things worse.
03
Make the scene safe
We stabilize what is moving, remove what is threatening people or property, and get the immediate danger under control.
04
Remove, clean, document
We finish the removal, clear the debris, and take photos you can hand straight to your insurance adjuster.

Hayworth Tree Service crew performing emergency tree service in Mid-Michigan

What Affects Emergency Service Cost

Emergencies are priced by the situation, and we are straight with you before we start. Homeowner’s insurance often covers storm tree damage — we will help you document it. What drives the cost:

Severity and risk

A limb resting on a garage is different from a full tree crushing a roofline near power lines. More danger means more time, care, and equipment.

Time and access

After-hours and severe-weather calls take a mobilized crew. Difficult access — backyards, slopes, wires — adds to the effort.

Structure involvement

Rigging a tree off a house without adding damage is slow, deliberate work compared to a tree down in the open.

Cleanup scope

Sometimes it is one tree; after a big storm it can be several, plus a yard full of debris to haul.

Why choose Hayworth Tree Service for emergency tree service

This isn’t a side gig or a national chain — it’s a local, family-owned crew that does emergency tree service the right way and stands behind every job.

31 five-star reviewsA 4.9-star reputation built job by job across Mid-Michigan.
Licensed & fully insuredProof of insurance on request before we ever start — your property is protected.
Family-owned & localYou deal with Steven Hayworth and the crew directly, never a call center.
Fair, upfront pricingFree written estimates and honest quotes — no hidden fees or surprise add-ons.
Spotless cleanup, every timeWe chip, cut, and rake until your yard looks like we were never there.

What to do while you wait for us

Stay far away from the tree and any downed lines — always assume a wire is live. If a tree is on power lines, call your utility and 911 before you call us.

Keep people and pets out of the area, and if it is safe to do so from a distance, take a few photos for your insurance. Do not try to cut or pull limbs yourself — storm-loaded wood is under tension and can snap back violently.

Emergency Tree Service across Mid-Michigan

We bring emergency tree service to homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Lansing area. A few of the communities we serve:

St. Johns DeWitt Lansing East Lansing Okemos Holt Mason Grand Ledge Charlotte Delta Township Alma Owosso Mount Pleasant All service areas

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What our customers say

“During the February ice storm, I had a huge branch break off and it took a good portion off another tree. My garage was completely blocked off. Hayworth got to me right away to assess the trees and came out first thing the next morning. They showed up when they said they would and did a very thorough clean-up. I HIGHLY recommend their services.”

Marsha Fenton3 years ago

“Highly recommend Hayworth Tree Service. I reached out early this spring and had a response in a timely manner. Much to my surprise they contacted me and had availability the following day. The process and clean up was fantastic. The tree was very large, next to my house and had some wires to work around. Very professional service. I'd call them again for any tree service needs!”

Sara Martens2 months ago

“Steven and his crew took great care of me. I had some major trees along the back of my house that needed to go. Steven was great in communication all the way from estimates to scheduling and completion. His quote beat most but I was happy to pay more than a few based on his knowledge, experience and skill.”

Rick de Varonaa year ago

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Questions & Answers

Emergency Tree Service FAQs

We keep storm and emergency response available around the clock. Call us — if a tree is threatening your home or safety, we will get moving as fast as we safely can.

Ready to get started with emergency tree service?

Call Hayworth Tree Service for a free, no-obligation estimate — friendly, insured, and local to Mid-Michigan.

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