Emergency Tree Service

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Emergency Tree Service and Storm Damage Response in Des Moines and Central Iowa

When Iowa storms strike, fallen trees and broken limbs can create dangerous situations within minutes. High winds, heavy snow, lightning, and saturated ground often leave homeowners dealing with blocked driveways, damaged roofs, and unstable trees leaning toward their homes. Top Notch Tree Care provides fast, safe, and professional emergency relief services to protect your property and restore safety.

With more than forty years of experience and a trained, licensed, and insured crew, we handle urgent tree hazards across Des Moines and all nearby Central Iowa communities in a 75-mile radius.

When You Need Emergency Tree Services

Storm-damaged trees are unpredictable. They can shift, collapse, or break apart without warning. If you notice any of the following, you need emergency attention:

Trees or limbs on your roof

Even a small limb can damage shingles, gutters, and siding. Large branches or entire trees can compromise structural safety.

Trees blocking your driveway or road access

Fallen trees can trap vehicles or block emergency exits. We clear access quickly and safely.

Leaning or uprooted trees

A tree that is partially uprooted or tilting toward your home can fail at any moment. We stabilize or remove it before it causes more damage.

Broken, hanging, or cracked limbs

These limbs often remain suspended and unstable. We remove them to prevent accidents or further breakage.

Storm debris scattered across your yard

Branches, heavy limbs, and tree material left behind after storms can create hazards for children, pets, and vehicles.

Trees posing immediate danger

If a tree threatens your home, business, garage, vehicles, or power lines, emergency removal is essential.

Tree Removal

Tree Pruning

Stump Grinding

Tree Risk Assessment

Tree Trimming

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions: Emergency Tree Service

How fast can you arrive during an emergency?

Response time depends on weather conditions, road access, and the number of active emergencies, but we prioritize urgent hazards and aim to arrive as soon as possible.

Can you remove a tree that is on my house?

Yes. We specialize in safely removing trees and heavy limbs from roofs, gutters, siding, decks, and vehicles without causing additional damage.

Do you handle storm cleanup after the removal?

Yes. We remove debris, clear access areas, and leave your property safe and clean.

What if the tree is near power lines?

We follow strict safety protocols. If necessary, we coordinate with the utility company before removing the tree.

Will you work at night or during the storm?

We work during storms only when conditions are safe. If winds, lightning, or flooding create unsafe conditions, we secure the area and return as soon as it is safe to complete removal.

Do you provide emergency stump grinding?

Yes. If the stump poses a hazard or blocks access, we can grind it once immediate dangers are addressed.

Areas We Serve

We provide emergency tree services throughout Des Moines and a wide Central Iowa radius. Our primary hubs include Des Moines, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Waukee, Clive, Johnston, and Altoona. We also serve key expansion markets including Grimes, Norwalk, Pleasant Hill, Indianola, Bondurant, Perry, Carlisle, Adel, Polk City, Windsor Heights, and Newton. If you live within roughly seventy five miles of Des Moines, we can usually reach you quickly during storm events.

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Get Emergency Tree Help Now

If a storm has created a dangerous tree situation on your property, don’t wait. One call brings an experienced, fully equipped team ready to secure your home and remove the hazard safely.

Call Top Notch Tree Care now for fast emergency storm relief anywhere in Central Iowa.

Call 515-205-1474

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   Lucas Ritter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Can't recommend Top Notch highly enough.  I had an urgent tree removal need on a holiday weekend and they took care of it quickly and affordably. Friendly and quality service.
  
 
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   Andrea Gorsh (ag) 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Gold Standard in Tree Removal Service! I rarely leave reviews, but the service I received from Top Notch Tree Care deserves every single star. They provided the most amazing service I could have asked for. Their team's expert knowledge—not just in removal, but in overall tree health and care—was immediately apparent and incredibly reassuring. The level of follow up and follow through was wonderful, ensuring every detail was covered. What truly set them apart was the care they showed my property. They treated my yard with respect, and the onsite crew managed the entire project seamlessly from start to finish. If you want professional, knowledgeable, and caring service, look no further. I wholeheartedly recommend their services!
  
 
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   Rod Freeseman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They are an awesome company to work with and incredible rates!  Huge tree with wires n power was no issue!
  
 
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   David Wyner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Couldn’t be more pleased with the service and quality of work they provided. No mess left and did a great job removing my tree and stump.
  
 
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   Angela Reed 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent everything! Fast, hard workers and great communication.
  
 
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   Tiffany Turck 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a tree fall on my house and called at about 9am to see if they could come out and take a look and help. Originally they said it wouldn't be until the afternoon. Rod called me back about 5 minutes later and said he rearranged his schedule and put me as a priority. (Not sure if it was due to the devastation in my voice) but they came out and did an amazing job. Were very kind and patient with me and his team were just as amazing. They even cleaned up and left thing better then expected, I had absolutely no extra clean up. Thank you guys so much!
  
 
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   Kristen Geiger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had them trim 4 trees in our yard. Great to work with and did excellent work! Quick to give an estimate that was very fair. Under promised and over delivered on timing of completion and cleaned up when they were done. Nice and friendly family owned company that I will definitely use again when needed and recommend to others.
  
 
  
  
 
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