Emergency Tree Surgeon in Surrey

A tree emergency is generally a situation where a tree or branch presents an immediate or developing risk to people, property or access. This can include a fallen tree, a large hanging branch, a suddenly leaning tree, a split trunk, exposed or lifting roots, or significant storm damage.

If a tree has changed suddenly or appears unstable, it is sensible to keep people away from the area and seek professional advice.

Yes. Midgard Tree Services provides professional emergency tree surgery throughout Surrey for situations involving fallen trees, broken branches, dangerous trees, storm damage and other urgent tree-related problems.

We assess the condition of the tree, the surrounding area and any immediate hazards before deciding on the safest course of action.

Keep people and pets away from the fallen tree, particularly if branches are suspended, twisted or resting against buildings, fences or other trees. Fallen trees can remain under considerable tension and may move unexpectedly.

Avoid attempting to cut large branches yourself. Contact an experienced tree surgeon so the tree can be assessed and dismantled safely.

If a tree has fallen onto your house, garage or another building, keep everyone away from the affected area and avoid touching or cutting the tree yourself.

If there is an immediate danger to life, fire, electrical hazard or serious structural damage, contact the relevant emergency service first. Once the immediate danger has been addressed, an emergency tree surgeon can assess how the tree can be safely removed from the structure.

Yes. Trees or large branches resting on roofs require careful dismantling because sections may be under tension or transferring weight onto the building.

Where appropriate, we use controlled cutting, rigging and lowering techniques to remove sections progressively while minimising additional damage to the property.

Yes. Fallen trees and large branches can block driveways, entrances, paths and other important access routes. We can assess the obstruction and safely process and remove the affected tree or branches so access can be restored.

Not every leaning tree is dangerous, as some trees naturally grow at an angle. However, a tree that develops a sudden or noticeably increased lean may require urgent assessment.

Warning signs such as lifting soil, exposed roots, cracking around the base, movement in the root plate or recent storm damage can indicate instability. If the lean has appeared suddenly, keep clear of the tree and seek professional advice.

Keep people, vehicles and pets away from the area beneath and around the branch. A broken or partially attached limb can fall unexpectedly, particularly in windy conditions.

Do not stand beneath the branch or attempt to pull it down. An experienced arborist can assess the safest way to remove it using appropriate climbing or lowering techniques.

Yes. We remove broken, split and hanging branches caused by storms, high winds and other weather-related damage.

After the dangerous material has been removed, the remaining tree can also be assessed to determine whether further pruning, monitoring or removal is advisable.

Sometimes. Storm damage does not automatically mean that the entire tree needs to be removed. If the main structure and root system remain sound, selective pruning or removal of damaged branches may be enough to retain the tree.

Where the trunk, root plate or major structural branches have suffered serious failure, full removal may be the safer option. The tree needs to be assessed individually.

Signs that may indicate increased risk include large broken branches, fresh cracks in the trunk, split unions, exposed or lifting roots, movement around the base, a sudden lean or major sections of canopy hanging loosely.

A tree can also be dangerous even when damage is not obvious from ground level, so professional assessment is advisable if you are concerned after severe weather.

Yes. If a tree is found to be structurally unstable or presents an unacceptable risk to people or property, it may be possible to remove it before complete failure occurs.

Depending on its condition, the tree may need to be dismantled in sections using specialist climbing, rigging or access equipment rather than felled in one piece.

Potential warning signs can include sudden leaning, root plate movement, lifting soil, exposed or damaged roots, major cracks, splitting in the trunk, extensive decay or significant recent branch failure.

These signs do not always mean that failure is imminent, but they should be assessed promptly where people, buildings or access routes could be affected.

Visible movement in the soil or root plate can indicate that the tree has become unstable, particularly after strong winds or prolonged wet weather.

Keep away from the direction in which the tree could fall and contact a professional tree surgeon for assessment. Avoid attempting to stabilise or cut the tree yourself.

A significant split in the trunk or a major branch union can affect the structural stability of a tree. Keep people away from the area and avoid placing yourself beneath the damaged canopy.

An arborist can assess the extent of the split and determine whether damaged sections can be removed or whether the entire tree requires urgent removal.

Yes. High winds can cause branch failure, split trunks, uprooting and complete tree failure. Midgard Tree Services can assess wind-damaged trees and carry out the work required to make the area safe.

Yes. Prolonged rainfall and saturated soil can sometimes contribute to root plate movement or instability, particularly when combined with strong winds.

If you notice sudden leaning, movement at ground level or lifting soil around the base of a tree, avoid the area and arrange a professional assessment.

Yes. A fallen or partially failed tree can sometimes become lodged within another tree rather than reaching the ground. This can create a particularly unpredictable situation because the tree may be supported under tension.

Specialist dismantling and lowering techniques may be required to remove the tree safely.

Trees and branches close to overhead electrical equipment require additional precautions. Do not approach or touch a tree if there is any possibility that it is in contact with power lines.

Where electrical infrastructure is involved, the relevant network operator may need to make the area safe before tree work can be carried out.

Large fallen trees can be extremely dangerous to cut because trunks and branches may be under compression or tension. Once a cut is made, heavy sections can move, roll or spring unexpectedly.

If the tree is large, unstable or close to property, professional assistance is the safest option.

Emergency tree surgery costs depend on the size and condition of the tree, the urgency of the situation, access to the site, the equipment required and the complexity of removing the damaged material.

A fallen branch in an open garden will normally be simpler to deal with than a large unstable tree resting against a building. Once the situation has been assessed, we can explain the work required and the associated cost.

Emergency work can sometimes involve additional cost because damaged trees are often more difficult and hazardous to work on, and urgent attendance may require changes to normal scheduling.

The final cost depends on the individual situation, equipment required and amount of work needed to make the site safe.

Whether emergency tree work is covered depends on your insurance policy and the circumstances of the damage. Where a tree has damaged an insured structure, your insurer may want to be contacted before non-essential work is carried out.

If it is safe to do so, taking photographs of the tree and any resulting damage can be useful when speaking with your insurer.

Responsibility can depend on factors such as ownership, the cause of the failure and whether there was prior knowledge of a dangerous defect. Insurance may also be relevant where property has been damaged.

We can help with the physical tree work, but questions about legal responsibility or liability may need to be discussed with the property owners, insurers or an appropriate legal adviser.

We can carry out tree work on material that has fallen onto your property where the necessary permission and access arrangements are in place. If the tree is still partly standing on neighbouring land, ownership and consent may need to be established before the full tree can be worked on.

Tree protection rules can still be relevant when a tree is dangerous. Trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order or located within a conservation area may be subject to legal controls, with specific exemptions applying in certain circumstances.

Where possible, the tree's condition and the work carried out should be appropriately documented, and the relevant local authority can advise on planning requirements.

Certain urgent work to protected trees may be possible where there is a genuine safety issue, but Tree Preservation Order rules should still be considered carefully. The circumstances and extent of the work matter.

Where time and safety allow, it is advisable to confirm the position with the relevant local planning authority and retain evidence of the tree's condition.

Yes, where clearance is included within the agreed work. Fallen branches and timber can be cut into manageable sections, processed and removed from the property.

If you would prefer to retain suitable logs or wood chippings, this can be discussed as part of the job.

Yes. Once the dangerous tree or damaged branches have been dealt with, we clear the working area of the resulting branches, sawdust and debris included within the agreed work.

Our aim is to leave the area safe and as tidy as reasonably possible following the emergency work.

Yes. Once the immediate hazard has been removed, the remaining tree can be assessed for further damage, structural weakness or other branches that may require attention.

Depending on its condition, we may recommend further pruning, monitoring or removal at a later stage.

No. Some damaged trees can be retained once broken or unstable branches have been safely removed. The decision depends on the extent of the damage, the condition of the trunk and root system, the species and the risk posed by the remaining tree.

We aim to recommend removal only where it is appropriate rather than assuming every damaged tree must be felled.

The method depends on the condition and position of the tree. Where normal climbing is not appropriate, alternative access, rigging, lowering or sectional dismantling techniques may be used.

Before cutting begins, the tree and surrounding hazards are assessed so the work can be planned around the safest available method.

The first priority is understanding the immediate risk. We assess what has happened, the condition and position of the tree, access to the site and whether buildings, vehicles, roads or other structures are affected.

The area is then managed appropriately before unstable sections are removed or secured. Once the immediate danger has been dealt with, we can advise whether any additional tree work is recommended.

Tell us your location, what has happened and whether the tree or branches are affecting a building, driveway, vehicle, road, fence or other important area.

Photographs can be extremely useful for an initial assessment if they can be taken safely. Never put yourself beneath or close to an unstable tree simply to take photographs.

Yes. Midgard Tree Services is fully insured to carry out professional tree work throughout Surrey. Emergency jobs are assessed carefully and appropriate equipment and working methods are selected according to the condition of the tree and the surrounding hazards.

Emergency tree situations require careful decision-making, appropriate equipment and experienced arborists. Midgard Tree Services provides professional assistance for dangerous, storm-damaged and fallen trees throughout Surrey, with safety as the priority.

• Qualified and fully insured arborists
• Experience with dangerous and storm-damaged trees
• Fallen tree and broken branch removal
• Controlled dismantling around homes and structures
• Professional climbing and rigging equipment
• Careful assessment of unstable trees
• Safe working practices
• Clear and honest advice
• Removal of branches and debris where agreed
• Follow-up tree care advice where required

Midgard Tree Services provides emergency tree surgery throughout Surrey, including Guildford, Woking, Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames, Esher, Cobham, Oxshott, Camberley, Virginia Water, West Byfleet, Addlestone, Staines-upon-Thames and surrounding towns and villages.

Contact Midgard Tree Services and explain what has happened, where the tree is located and whether people, property or access are affected. Photographs can help us understand the situation where they can be taken safely.

We can then advise on the most appropriate next step and assess the work required to make the area safe.