24-Hour Emergency Tree Surgeons In Essex & Suffolk
Blake Tree Care provides a 24-hour emergency tree service for fallen, damaged and dangerous trees across Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding areas.
A Tree Has Come Down. We Can Help Make The Situation Safe.
Whether a tree has fallen onto your house, blocked access to a property or shed a large branch in high winds, our experienced team can assess the risk and plan the safest way to deal with it. We have the specialist equipment needed for difficult removals and work carefully around buildings, vehicles, gardens and public spaces.
Committed to high standards of workmanship, health and safety, and environmental responsibility, we take a considered approach to every project while helping maintain healthy trees and safe outdoor spaces.
If somebody is in immediate danger, call 999 first. Never approach fallen power lines or a tree that is touching them; keep well away and call 105.
Emergency Tree Work, Handled Safely And Professionally
When a tree fails, the first priority is to make the area safe. Our experienced tree surgeons assess the damage, explain what needs to happen and use the right equipment to bring the situation under control.
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Trees can fail without warning. Our emergency team is available 24 hours a day for fallen, damaged and dangerous trees across Essex and Suffolk.
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Our trained and certificated tree surgeons have the experience needed to assess unstable trees and complete difficult emergency work safely.
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Every job begins with an assessment of the tree, the surrounding area and anything at risk. We then plan the safest suitable method for the work.
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We use professional climbing, rigging and access equipment to control damaged branches and dismantle trees safely around buildings, vehicles and restricted spaces.
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Blake Tree Care carries public and employer’s liability insurance, giving homeowners, businesses and site managers confidence when urgent work is required.
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We explain what we have found, what needs to be done immediately and whether any follow-up work is advisable. We will not recommend more work than the situation requires.
What Counts As a Tree Emergency?
Not every damaged tree needs to be removed straight away. It becomes an emergency when there is an immediate or developing risk to people, property or access.
Call us if:
a tree or large branch has fallen onto a house, garage, vehicle, fence or outbuilding
a fallen tree is blocking your drive or the only safe way into a property
a tree has split, uprooted or started leaning after high winds
heavy branches are hanging over a road, footpath, building or play area
a damaged tree is moving, creaking or dropping branches
you are responsible for a commercial site that cannot be used safely
If you are unsure how serious the damage is, send us clear photographs by WhatsApp from a safe distance. We can use them to understand the situation before the team sets off, although the tree will still need to be assessed on site.
Emergency Cover Across Essex And Suffolk
Proudly Our 24-hour emergency tree service covers homes, businesses, estates and managed sites throughout Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding areas.
Essex: Colchester - Chelmsford - Braintree - Witham - Clacton - Brentwood - Harlow - Southend and More
Suffolk: Ipswich - Sudbury - Bury St Edmunds - Newmarket - Stowmarket - Felixstowe and More
Tell us where the tree is, what it has damaged or blocked, and whether any roads, buildings or overhead cables are involved.
Emergency Tree Removal: Storm Eunice
A lime tree fell onto a residential property during Storm Eunice, leaving the building at risk of further damage. Our team used a Unimog crane, cherry picker, mini digger and large chipper to carefully dismantle and remove the tree. Each section was lifted clear in a controlled manner, allowing us to make the area safe without causing further damage to the property.
Client Reviews
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Trusted by Homeowners and Businesses
George Blake runs a thoroughly professional and knowledgeable arboricultural business. His approach focuses on the long term health of trees rather than simply removing them. The work his team undertakes is carried out carefully, safely and with real respect for the surrounding landscape.
From first contact to works completed, everyone I dealt with was helpful and friendly. The team kept me informed, worked safely and professionally, and left everything tidy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Blake Tree Care.
They removed five large fir trees, around 70 feet tall, that were close to a building. The team arrived with serious equipment and worked efficiently throughout. Completed in just two days with everything cleaned up afterwards. Definitely recommended.
I could not recommend this company enough. The job involved a very complex piece of work requiring significant planning and preparation. The whole team were professional throughout and nothing was ever too much trouble. An excellent experience from start to finish.
This is our third time using Blake Tree Care to manage our trees and hedges. We come back every time for a reason — easy to work with, reasonably priced, excellent work and always leave everything tidy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Blake Tree Care called back within minutes, visited the same day to assess the work and provided a written quotation the following morning. The whole process was professional, responsive and reassuring. I would happily recommend them.
From the moment they arrived they were friendly, professional and worked incredibly hard. They wore all the correct safety gear, were considerate to neighbours and carried out the work to a very high standard. Everything was left spotless. A fantastic team.
Communication was excellent from the outset, including a confirmation email before the work. The team arrived promptly, worked efficiently throughout the day and did a great job. Professional, organised and easy to deal with from start to finish.
An immaculate service from quote to completion. The team were efficient, effective and pleasant. They dealt with an awkwardly placed and very large tree, stacked the logs as requested and left everything tidy. Definitely a 5 star service.
From start to finish they were professional, knowledgeable and efficient. They carefully assessed the trees, explained everything clearly and carried out the work to a very high standard. Everything was left neat and tidy. I highly recommend them.
Top notch service from all the chaps and Tracey. From quoting and dealing with the council through to carrying out the work, everything was handled professionally. The team understood exactly what I wanted, arrived promptly and left everything tidy afterwards. Professional, reliable and easy to deal with throughout.
Fantastic job from start to finish. George visited to provide a quote, offered great advice and made the whole process straightforward. The team worked hard, delivered exactly what was promised and left everything super tidy. I am really happy with the end result and would happily recommend Blake Tree Care.
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Need Emergency Tree Help?
If a tree has fallen, split or become unsafe, call our emergency team. Tell us where the tree is, what it has damaged or blocked, and whether any buildings, roads or overhead cables are involved.
Emergency Tree Surgery FAQs
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For a tree on private property, call a qualified emergency tree surgeon. Blake Tree Care provides 24-hour emergency tree services across Essex and Suffolk. If there is an immediate danger to life, call 999 first. If the tree is touching a power line, keep well away and call 105.
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A tree emergency is any situation where a fallen, damaged or unstable tree presents an immediate risk to people, property, vehicles or access. Examples include uprooted trees, split trunks, hanging branches and trees that have fallen onto buildings or blocked entrances.
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Emergency work is prioritised according to the level of risk, your location, weather conditions and team availability. When you call, we will ask for details and may request photographs so we can arrange the right team and equipment.
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No. Some trees can be made safe by removing damaged or unstable branches. Others may need to be dismantled if they have uprooted, split or suffered serious structural damage. Our tree surgeons will assess the tree before recommending the safest course of action.
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It depends on your policy, the cause of the damage and what has been affected. Contact your insurer as soon as possible and take photographs from a safe distance. We can provide a clear quotation and an itemised record of the work for your insurance claim.
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The cost depends on the tree’s size and condition, its position, site access, the equipment required and whether the work takes place out of hours. Once we understand the situation, we will explain the work required and provide clear information about the likely cost.
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Yes. Trees resting on buildings require careful, controlled removal because branches and sections of the trunk may be under tension. We use specialist access, lifting and rigging equipment to remove the tree while limiting further damage wherever possible.
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Keep people, pets and vehicles away from the affected area. Do not walk underneath hanging branches or attempt to cut or move the tree yourself. If it is safe, take photographs from a distance and leave access clear for the emergency team.
