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Hurricane Tree Removal and Storm Damage Cleanup in North Florida & South Georgia
A tree on your roof, fence or driveway after a storm? Call Josh with the address and what came down.
If a storm put a tree on your roof, fence or driveway, call Josh at (850) 888-5603 with the address and what came down. He will tell you what he sees and what the job involves. A tree on a house is cut down in sections and lowered on rigging lines, so nothing drops on the structure. Reed Tree Service does hurricane tree removal and storm damage cleanup in Tallahassee and across North Florida, and Josh travels to the Emerald Coast, including Destin, for storm work after Hurricane Isaias. Cleanup, haul-off and stump grinding are extra and quoted separately. Storm calls are taken Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM.
Hurricane Season in North Florida: June 1 Through November 30
North Florida sits in one of the most active hurricane corridors in the country. June through November, every named storm in the Gulf is a potential threat to Tallahassee and the surrounding region. Hermine in 2016, Michael in 2018 and Idalia in 2023 all brought trees down across the region. When a hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall or passes close, the damage comes fast: trees that looked fine for decades fail under sustained wind and saturated soil. The bigger the tree, the bigger the problem. We stay ready through the entire hurricane season. In Perry and Taylor County, where Hurricane Idalia did its worst, Josh gives a free estimate on storm-damaged trees; haul-off is extra. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Storm Damage Tree Removal in Tallahassee
Mature live oaks and laurel oaks line the canopy roads and the older neighborhoods of Tallahassee, such as Betton Hills and Midtown, and when one of those comes down it usually lands on something: a roof, a driveway, a fence, or a power line. Josh starts by looking at what the tree is resting on and what is at risk if it moves. A tree on a house is cut down in sections and lowered on rigging lines so nothing drops on the structure. A tree tangled in a power line is a utility job first, and he will tell you if that is what you have.
Debris handling is quoted per job. Cleanup and haul-off are extra, never assumed. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM, with your address and what came down.
Hurricane Tree Removal in Tallahassee
Hurricane tree removal in Tallahassee usually means one of three jobs: a tree or limb on a roof, a tree across a driveway or road, or a leaning tree that did not fall but is not safe to leave. A climber works the tree down in sections and lowers each piece on rigging lines. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603 and he will tell you what he sees and what the job involves. Cleanup and stump grinding are quoted extra.
Storm Damage Cleanup in Tallahassee
Storm damage cleanup in Tallahassee starts with whatever tree is causing the trouble: a limb on the roof, a trunk across the driveway, or a pine that heaved out of soft ground. Josh looks it over and decides what has to come off first. Then our crew cuts the tree up. Debris handling is quoted per job, and haul-off is extra. We take storm and hazard calls Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603 for a free estimate.
Tree fell on my house in Tallahassee: who do I call?
Call 911 if anyone is hurt or a power line is down, then your insurance company, then Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Start with safety: get everyone clear of the tree and anything it touched, and stay away from any wire, even one you cannot see inside the branches. Do not try to cut up a fallen tree yourself, because wood under tension can snap back. If a line is involved, call the utility first, City of Tallahassee Utilities or Talquin Electric in Leon County. Take photos of the damage for the claim before anything is moved. Then call Josh with the address and what the tree is resting on, whether that is the roof, a fence, a car or a line.
The crew cuts a tree off a house in sections and lowers each piece on rigging lines, so nothing drops on the structure. Cleanup, haul-off and stumps are extra and quoted separately, and haul-off is offered only on big jobs, through a sub. Josh takes storm and hazard calls Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Our Storm Response
Once it's safe to have the crew out, the work starts with trees on houses and vehicles. Then we clear access roads and driveways so people can get in and out. From there, we work through the property systematically, removing fallen trees. Debris handling is quoted when you call Josh at (850) 888-5603. Haul-off and stump grinding are add-ons. We bring climbing gear and our crew to run all of it.
Insurance and FEMA Claims
Storm damage is stressful enough without fighting your insurance company. Josh can give you a written estimate and an invoice for your adjuster. We don't file claims, but you can hand them to your adjuster. If the storm triggers a federal disaster declaration, FEMA assistance may be available too. Josh can tell you what paperwork he can provide. Answers to common questions about storm jobs and estimates are on our FAQ.
Our Storm Cleanup Process
We don't cut corners. Here's how every storm cleanup job works.
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Assessment
We survey the damage, identify immediate hazards, and prioritize work based on safety and access needs.
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Hazard Mitigation
Trees on structures, near power lines, or blocking emergency access get handled first. Safety comes before everything else.
3
Debris Handling
Debris handling is quoted when you call Josh at (850) 888-5603. Haul-off is an add-on.
4
Add-Ons
Stump grinding, damaged tree pruning, and further cleanup are add-ons quoted when you call.
Why Choose Reed Tree Service for Storm Cleanup?
You've got options for tree work in Tallahassee. Here's what you get with Reed.
- Work starts once conditions are safe for the crew
- Our crew with climbing gear for hazard trees
- A written estimate and invoice for your adjuster
- Hazard removal first, with cleanup and stump grinding quoted as add-ons
- Josh quotes every storm job after he has seen it
Storm Cleanup FAQ
Common questions about storm cleanup in Tallahassee and the surrounding area.
Work starts once conditions are safe for the crew. In a major storm, demand is high across the city. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603, describe the situation, and he will tell you what to expect.
In most cases, yes, if a tree falls on an insured structure (your house, garage, fence, etc.), your homeowner's insurance typically covers removal. Trees that fall in open areas of your yard are often not covered, or have limited coverage. Josh can give you a written estimate and an invoice for your adjuster. If a federal disaster is declared, FEMA assistance may also be available. Check your policy and call your agent right away after a storm.
Josh quotes every job after he sees it. The price depends on the tree, how it is lying, what it is resting on and how the crew can reach it. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Get everyone clear of the tree and anything it touched, and stay away from downed power lines. If a line is involved, call your utility first: City of Tallahassee Utilities inside the city, Talquin Electric elsewhere in Leon County. Then call Josh at (850) 888-5603 and tell him where the tree is resting and what it is on.
Limbs and trees on your property are yours to deal with, whether you hire a crew or do it yourself. Our crew cuts up fallen limbs, leaning trees, and storm-damaged trees, and Josh quotes the job after he has seen it. Debris handling is quoted when you call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
After a major storm, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County may announce public debris collection, with their own rules on what they take and where it has to be placed. Check their announcements for the current rules. Public collection does not cut a tree off your roof or out of your driveway. For that, call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
If it is safe, photograph the tree, where it landed, and every damaged part of the house, roof, or fence from several angles before anything is moved. Stay clear of anything under tension or touching a power line. Ask your adjuster whether they need to see the tree before it is cut. Josh can give you a written estimate and an itemized invoice for your claim at (850) 888-5603.
Yes. Our crew works across Tallahassee and Leon County, including Killearn Estates, Midtown, Betton Hills, SouthWood, and Bradfordville. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603 with your address and what came down.
Reed Tree Service does hurricane tree removal in Tallahassee and across North Florida. Josh also travels to the Emerald Coast, including Destin, for storm work after Hurricane Isaias. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603 with the address and what came down, and he will tell you whether he can get to you.
The crew cuts the fallen or damaged tree down in sections and lowers each piece on rigging lines, starting with whatever is on the roof, fence or driveway. Cleanup, haul-off and stump grinding are always extra, and Josh quotes them after he has seen the job. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
Related Services
Other ways we can help with your trees and property.
Tree Removal
Safe removal of any size tree, from open-yard drops to sectional takedowns over roofs. Insured.
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Emergency Tree Service
Emergency response for fallen trees, storm damage, and hazardous limbs. Storm and hazard calls are answered Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM.
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Debris Removal
Haul-off of tree debris, brush, and yard waste on larger jobs, quoted per job.
Learn MoreStorm Cleanup Across North Florida & South Georgia
We provide storm cleanup throughout the Big Bend region and beyond.
Storm tree removal on the Emerald Coast
Josh's climbing crew is working Destin and nearby towns after Hurricane Isaias. Call Josh at (850) 888-5603.
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Storm guides for Destin and the Emerald Coast
- Isaias Tree Debris Pickup Rules: What the County and City Take From the Curb
- Who Removes the Debris When a Tree Service Cuts Your Tree?
- Gated Community Debris Pickup in Okaloosa County: What the HOA Must Do
- Storm Chaser or Legit Tree Service? Checks After Isaias
- Leaning or Cracked Tree After a Hurricane: Emergency?
- Storm-Damaged Trees at Condos and Vacation Rentals in Destin and 30A
- Hurricane Isaias in Destin: Who to Call for What
- Tree on Your House in Destin After Isaias? What to Do
- Destin Tree Removal Cost After a Storm: What Sets the Price
- Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in Destin, FL?
- Hanging Limbs and Widowmakers After Hurricane Isaias in Destin
- Storm Tree Removal in Navarre, Santa Rosa Beach and 30A
For the wider picture on removal, pruning and storm work there, read our Destin tree service guide.