Who to Call If a Tree Falls on Your House

This article was created using automation technology and thoroughly fact-checked and edited by HomeAdvisor Editor Ryan Noonan.

If you’re wondering who to call if a tree falls on your house, focus on safety and quick, clear communication. Evacuate, call local authorities if power lines are down, contact your homeowners' insurance, and hire a tree debris removal company to clear the tree and debris.

Choose experienced tree debris removal crews for this emergency work. After debris removal, bring in roofers, window repair, siding pros, or a plumber as needed.

Benefits of Hiring a Debris Removal Company When a Tree Falls on Your House

Hiring a professional tree debris removal company streamlines your response and keeps you safe. Homeowners insurance should cover storm damage services beyond your deductible. Pros bring the tools, skills, and vehicles for safe hauling. They also provide safety guidance and recommend specialized contractors for roof, window, siding, or plumbing repairs when needed.

Some of the top benefits of hiring a tree debris removal company include:

• Fast response to remove the tree and debris safely

• Proper tools, equipment, and haul-away vehicles

• Experienced crews who handle hazardous situations

• Clear safety recommendations around roofs, chainsaws, and leaks

• Guidance on next steps after removal

• Referrals to roofers, window, siding, and plumbing pros

• Helps align work with your insurance claim

• Reduces risk of injury or further home damage

If the tree has caused significant damage or left hazardous debris, consider hiring a tree debris disposal service near you to ensure the job is done safely and efficiently.

Can I Hire a Roofer for Tree Removal?

You may need a roofer for repairs, but a roofing company is not the right choice to remove the fallen tree. Hire a tree debris removal company first to clear the tree and debris so the roofer can see the full scope of roof damage. 

Once the debris is gone, a roofer can accurately assess the damage and prepare a repair quote. Using a roofer for removal delays safe clearance and prevents an accurate assessment.

How Do Pros Handle a Tree on Your House?

Here is the standard order of actions to follow when a tree falls on a house:

1. Evacuate the home, and if the storm continues, move to a neighbor’s house.

2. Call 911 or local authorities if power lines are down and notify the utility company.

3. Contact your homeowners' insurance provider and document the damage with photos when it's safe to do so.

4. Hire a tree debris removal company to remove the tree and debris as soon as possible.

5. After clearance, bring in roofers, window repair, siding pros, or a plumber as needed.

6. Coordinate follow-up repairs through insurance and recommended contractors

How Much Does It Cost to Remove a Tree From Your House?

The average cost to clear tree debris from your home ranges from $200 to $2,000. Your final cost depends on the size of the tree, the extent of damage, and the repairs required. Repairing your roof after a storm can add up to $60,000 if the damage is severe.