Emergency Tree Services & Storm Response

Oakdale provides rapid response emergency tree services across North Yorkshire, Teesside and the North East, supporting local authorities, highways networks, estates, infrastructure providers and private clients.

Storm-damaged or unstable trees can present immediate risks to public safety, property and infrastructure.

Our experienced arborists respond quickly to assess, secure and safely remove hazards.

Emergency Situations

We Respond To

• Fallen trees blocking roads, access routes or public areas
• Storm-damaged or structurally compromised trees
• Trees in contact with buildings or structures
• Trees affecting utilities or infrastructure
• Hanging limbs or partially failed trees posing immediate risk

Where This Service Is Used

• Public highways and rural road networks
• Residential and commercial properties
• Estates and managed land
• Infrastructure corridors and utility routes
• Public access areas and high-footfall locations

Our Approach

Emergency tree work requires a controlled and professional response, even under time pressure.

Our teams:

• Rapidly assess the situation and identify immediate risks
• Establish safe working zones and implement traffic or site management where required
• Use appropriate equipment and dismantling techniques to safely remove hazards
• Work efficiently to restore safe access and minimise disruption

Equipment & Capability

To respond effectively in emergency situations, Oakdale operates a range of specialist equipment from our Purpose built Centre including:

• Tracked and truck-mounted MEWPs for safe access at height
• Specialist rigging systems for controlled dismantling
• Chainsaw and forestry equipment for rapid processing
• Traffic management systems for roadside incidents

This allows us to safely undertake emergency works even in restricted, high-risk or difficult access locations.