Savannah, GA · Priority service
Tree on House & Roof Removal in Savannah, GA
A tree on your house is the one call where doing it fast and doing it right have to happen together. Every piece cut wrong adds weight and damage to a roof that is already compromised — which is why this work is about rigging and lifting weight away from the structure, not just sawing.
We respond 24/7 to trees on homes across Savannah. On tight historic lots and over two-story rooflines we bring in a crane to lift the tree off cleanly, or rig it down piece by piece where a crane can't set up. The goal is simple: get the tree off, limit the further damage, and get you to a dry, safe house.
Active hazard? If a tree is on a structure or a power line, keep everyone clear, call your utility for any line, then call us at (208) 635-2100.
This Is a Call-Now Situation When
- A tree or large limb has punched through or is resting on the roof
- A tree is against the house and shifting or still settling
- Ceilings are sagging or you can see sky or water coming in
- The tree is on the house and tangled with the service drop or a line
- A tree is leaning onto the structure after a storm and could come the rest of the way
What's Included in Your Tree on House
Every tree on house / roof removal job we quote spells out exactly what you get — no vague "tree work" line items. Here's what's covered:
- Immediate assessment of how the tree is loaded on the structure before any cutting begins
- Crane or technical rigging to lift the tree off the roof rather than dragging weight across it
- Piece-by-piece removal so weight comes off the structure in control, never all at once
- Emergency tarping of the opened roof to keep rain and further damage out until repairs
- Coordination with utilities when service lines are pulled down with the tree
- Detailed photo and written documentation of the tree and structural damage for your insurance claim
How Our Tree on House Process Works
- 1
Get everyone out & call us
Move people and pets out from under the affected area. If a line is involved, call the utility first. Then call our 24/7 line and we triage the fastest safe response.
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Stabilize & plan the lift
On arrival we assess how the tree is bearing on the structure and decide between a crane lift and technical rigging — whichever removes weight without dragging or dropping it across the roof.
- 3
Lift the weight away
Sections are cabled to the crane or rigging system and lifted clear of the house, not skidded across it. This is the step that prevents a bad situation from getting worse.
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Document & hand off
We photograph everything for your claim, can install an emergency tarp over the opening as a temporary measure, and coordinate timing with your roofer or adjuster.
What It Costs in the Savannah Area
Tree-on-structure removal is among the most technical work in the trade, and it is priced accordingly — the value is in getting the tree off without a second round of damage. Crane time, rigging complexity, and the timing all factor in.
What drives the price:
- Whether a crane can be set up or the tree must be technically rigged
- Size of the tree and how it is bearing on the roof and walls
- Access on tight or historic lots for a crane or bucket
- Emergency timing and whether utilities are involved
- Temporary tarping and coordination with your roofer
We separate the emergency tree removal from any roof repair — we handle getting the tree off and protecting the opening; your roofer or a licensed contractor handles the structural repair.
Areas We Cover
We provide tree on house / roof removal across Savannah and coastal Georgia, including:
Why Choose Tree Services Savannah GA for Tree on House
- Crane and technical rigging capability to lift the tree off, so we're not dragging more damage across your roof
- We assess how the tree is bearing on the structure first, then unload it in controlled pieces, not one risky pull
- Emergency tarping the same visit to stop water intrusion while you arrange roof repairs
- Thorough photo and written documentation built for your insurance adjuster, from the initial response onward
Tree on House FAQs — Savannah, GA
Get everyone out from under the damaged area and out of the house if the structure feels unsafe. Don't go up on the roof. If a power line is involved, stay clear and call the utility. Then call our 24/7 line — the sooner the weight comes off, the less the damage spreads.
When access allows, yes — a crane lets us lift the tree straight up and away from the roof rather than working it across the structure, which is far safer for the house. On lots where a crane can't reach, we use technical rigging to achieve the same result.
We can install an emergency tarp over the opening as a temporary measure to keep water out until your roofer arrives. That protects the interior and supports your insurance claim, but it is a stop-gap, not a repair.
Usually not, at least not under the affected area. A tree on the structure can shift, and the roof or ceiling may be compromised even where it looks intact. Get everyone out of rooms below the impact, watch for sagging ceilings and gas smells, and stay clear until the tree is off and the structure has been looked at.
Cutting a tree apart while it rests on your house means every piece adds shifting load and vibration to an already-damaged structure. A crane lets us attach to a section, cut it, and lift it straight up and away, so weight leaves the roof instead of grinding across it. On tight Savannah lots, that control prevents a bad situation getting worse.
You don't have to leave a hazard in place, and most policies expect you to prevent further damage. We photograph and document everything thoroughly before and during removal, and we tarp to stop water intrusion, which protects your claim. Notify your insurer promptly, but securing the home and stopping ongoing damage generally comes first.
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