Emergency Tree Service in the Springfield Area
Storm damage, a leaning tree, a limb down on the house — call anytime. We typically respond by the next morning, and once we connect, emergency work gets priority on the schedule. ISA Certified Arborist, $5M insured, rated 4.9 stars across 490+ Google reviews.
This May Not Be a Tree Service Call
We’re not first responders. If a power line is down, there’s an active fire, or anyone’s safety is at risk, call 911 and your utility company first — that’s not something we handle.
Once the scene is safe, call us anytime. We typically respond by the next morning, and emergency work gets priority on the schedule once we connect.
Call (417) 413-4729“Trufast lives up to their name. We had a large limb fall on the house and they got a crew out to the house the day after I approved my bid.”
Is this actually a tree emergency?
Likely an emergency
Usually not an emergency
These get a normal estimate and a schedule slot — no need to call them in as urgent.
Worth walking your yard for, every few months.
Take a few minutes every few months to walk around your trees and look them over from head to foot — catching these signs early is what keeps a hazard from becoming an emergency.
- Dead or decaying leaders Large stems coming off the main trunk that have died back.
- Rotting bark Soft, crumbling wood, bark peeling away in sheets, holes in the trunk, or water seeping out from the trunk or main stem.
- Moss or mushroom growth on the trunk or ground nearby Fungal growth on the trunk, or moss/mushrooms on the ground around the tree, is a decay indicator, not just a cosmetic thing.
- Broken limbs left hanging Storm-broken wood still up in the canopy comes down eventually — usually not when you are watching.
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- Emergency work moves ahead of our scheduled jobs once you give us the go-ahead
- Roof tarping if a tree has opened up your roof
- $5M insured, with a certificate of insurance on request
- Full cleanup and haul-away on every job
“Had a huge limb down after a storm. Luke was able to come out the next day with an estimate. Plus, they were able to get it cleaned up that same day!”
“A tree fell on our house from the storm on 4/29. Found Trufast online and came out the same day I called for an estimate. They were able to come take it out the next day as we were afraid it could move more and take out our power. Everyone with the company was kind and willing to answer and explain any questions we had. I would highly recommend them to everyone and will be using their services for future tree work we need done. We appreciate that they were able to help us so quickly after the storm. Thank you, Trufast.”
Tree Emergencies, Answered.
How fast will you actually respond to my emergency?
What do you mean when you say an emergency?
For us, emergency means there’s a tree on your house, on your car, or in your driveway where you’re not able to get out. Often, the urgency of the situation is that rain will be able to get into your roof, or you need to be able to get out for work. In these cases, we set an additional priority to get it to you quickly. We do provide tarping services when your roof is compromised.
It isn’t our job to judge what an emergency is: If you feel like something is urgent, you should reach out and let us know that you’re in a hurry to get it done. Other examples of urgent service have been someone who was going to lose their insurance because of a limb that was too close to their house. We got out there within the time frame and got that knocked out for them.
A tree is on a power line — should I call you first?
Always call the utility company first. If the tree is on the power line, it will almost certainly require the utility company to drop it before we do anything with it. No matter what the situation, you should call us after you’ve called the utility company and 911 if necessary. That gets the ball rolling on our end while the utility company gets the electricity out of the way. We are not prevented from working around the 220-volt lines that come into your house.
We come when the electricity isn’t on and make sure that the tree is off your house and out of the way. We also provide tarping services so that the rain won’t leak in your damaged roof.
How much does emergency tree work cost?
Does insurance cover emergency tree removal?
If I have an urgent tree job that needs to be done, can I move up in the schedule?
Do you ever travel out of state after major hurricanes or disasters?
Can I do anything before an ice storm to protect my house?
Real storm calls around Springfield.
Individual job photos from storm and hazard calls — not matched before-and-after pairs, which storm work rarely produces cleanly.
Once the hazard is handled.
Tree Removal
Sections lowered rather than dropped, with full cleanup on every job.
See tree removalStump Grinding
Ground 3–6 inches below grade once the tree is down.
See stump grindingTree Trimming
Deadwood and hazard limbs taken out before the next storm finds them.
See tree trimmingArborist Services
Not sure the tree needs to come down? Our ISA Certified Arborist can assess its health and risk first.
See arborist servicesStorm and hazard response across 17 SW Missouri communities
Tree down or a hazard you’re worried about?
Call anytime — we typically respond by the next morning. Emergency work gets priority once we connect.
*Some outer towns may have a trip fee, depending on our estimating schedule. If yours does, the office will tell you on the call, before anything is booked.