In Hertfordshire and Devon, while trees are integral to the environment, they can pose significant risks under exceptional circumstances. When the worst happens, Waterman Tree Co. is dedicated to offering a prompt and professional emergency tree services in these regions. Our expert team, armed with comprehensive knowledge and advanced technology, prioritises the safety of your property and the surrounding community when responding to situations involving fallen or damaged trees.

No two situations are the same when it comes to a tree emergency, but we’ve definitely seen it all and will be able to act fast when called upon. But how do you know whether your situation is an emergency? Here are some things you should consider:

• Recent Storms and High Winds: The unpredictable weather in Hertfordshire and Devon respectively often leads to storms and high winds that can weaken or topple trees, creating hazardous situations. Whilst trees may remain standing after a storm, they may be severely weakened and on a timer until they fall.
• Heavy Snowfall: Whilst trees in this country are quite robust they are still susceptible to the power of snow. During periods of heavy snow, branches can endure high stresses due to the weight put upon them. But every branch has its limit. Damaged or weakened branches are likely to break and fall.
• Fallen Trees Blocking Access: Fallen trees pose a threat to the public particularly when on or near busy roads. They can also be a major inconvenience on smaller roads and country lanes where the possibility to reroute around a fallen tree is highly inappropriate. Quick removal of a fallen tree is necessary to restore access and convenience.
• Trees Falling Onto Property: Not only does a fallen tree onto property incur significant and sometimes expensive damage – it can also weaken other trees in the vicinity. Roots systems are much larger than the footprint we see, so when a tree is uprooted, the structural integrity of other trees can also be damaged.
• Diseased Trees: Not only do diseased trees act as an eyesore, they are a disaster waiting to happen. Dead and decaying branches are just waiting to fall to the ground, and the weakened trunk waits until the next storm before collapsing. Timely intervention is crucial to prevent the uncontrolled fell of a dead tree.