Emergency Tree Call Outs Following Overnight Storm and Snow Across the Midlands

Overnight, much of the Midlands experienced a period of severe weather, with strong winds followed by snow and freezing conditions. As is often the case after this type of weather event, our teams have been responding to emergency call outs this morning involving damaged trees, fallen branches, and windblown timber affecting roads, footpaths, and properties.

Storms combined with snow place trees under exceptional stress, and even trees that appeared healthy beforehand can suffer sudden failure.

Why Snow and Storms Cause Damage to Trees

Snow damage isn’t always immediately obvious, but it can be significant. Common reasons trees fail during snow and storms include:

🌨️ Added weight

Snow accumulates on branches and within dense canopies, dramatically increasing the load a tree has to carry. This can cause:

Large limbs to snap
Branches to shear away at weak unions
Whole trees to fail if the root plate is already compromised

💨 Wind and snow combined

Strong winds during snowfall create uneven loading, twisting branches and stems in ways they are not designed to withstand.

What Should You Look Out For?

Following storms and snowfall, we recommend checking trees on your property for:

Hanging or cracked branches
Sudden leaning or lifted soil at the base
Splits in the trunk or major limbs
Broken tops or large limbs lodged in the canopy
Trees or branches close to buildings, roads, or footpaths

⚠️ Important:
Do not attempt to remove damaged branches yourself, particularly if they are under tension, overhanging, or near utilities.

Our Emergency and After-Storm Tree Services

Our experienced arboricultural teams are fully equipped to deal with storm-related tree damage safely and efficiently.

We can provide:

Emergency response to fallen or dangerous trees
Removal of damaged or hanging branches
Clearance of fallen trees blocking access, roads, or footpaths
Making trees safe following storm damage
Professional tree inspections where there are concerns about safety or stability

Where appropriate, we also offer free initial site visits to provide advice and assess the level of risk, particularly where trees are close to people, property, or public areas.

If You’re Unsure – Get It Checked

Not all storm damage is immediately obvious. In many cases, issues develop days or weeks after the initial weather event as cracks propagate or weakened branches begin to fail.

If you have any concerns at all, it’s always better to have a professional inspection rather than wait for a problem to escalate.

Our teams operate across the Midlands and are currently prioritising emergency and safety-related call outs following last night’s storm and snow.

Need Advice or Emergency Assistance?

If you’ve experienced tree damage, or you’re unsure whether a tree on your property is safe following the recent weather, please get in touch.

📞 Emergency call outs available
🌳 Free initial site visits for advice where required
✅ Fully qualified, insured, and experienced arboricultural teams

Stay safe, and please take extra care around trees following severe weather.

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