Mansfield's established neighborhoods are full of large, mature trees — and when a severe storm hits, those trees can cause serious damage. A 70-foot live oak or a spreading pecan that falls on a home can cause tens of thousands of dollars in structural damage and create an immediate safety hazard.

Tree Crew provides 24/7 emergency tree service throughout Mansfield and the surrounding Tarrant County area. Call (972) 999-3627 any time — day or night, weekends and holidays.

The same trees that make Mansfield's neighborhoods beautiful also create higher risk during severe weather. Here's why:

Size and weight. A mature live oak or pecan in Mansfield can weigh several tons. When a tree of this size fails, the damage to structures, vehicles, and fencing can be catastrophic.

Root zone limitations. Many of Mansfield's mature trees are growing in tight residential lots where their root systems have been constrained by construction, hardscape, and neighboring structures. Constrained root systems are more likely to fail during high winds or after soil saturation.

Age-related decay. Older trees in Mansfield's established neighborhoods may have internal decay that isn't visible from the outside. A tree that looks healthy can have significant structural weakness that only becomes apparent when it fails.

Call Tree Crew immediately if you have:

• A tree or large limb on your home, garage, or vehicle
• A hanging limb (widow maker) that could fall at any time
• A tree that has shifted or begun leaning after a storm
• A fallen tree blocking your driveway or access to your property
• A tree in contact with or threatening power lines (call your utility company first for the lines, then call us for the tree)

Stay safe first. Don't approach a fallen tree until you've confirmed there are no downed power lines. If you see sparking wires or smell burning, stay back and call 911.

Document everything. Take photos before any cleanup begins. Your homeowner's insurance will need documentation.

Call Tree Crew at (972) 999-3627. We'll assess the damage, stabilize immediate hazards, and provide a written estimate for the full cleanup.

Contact your insurance company. Tree removal after storm damage is often covered when the tree fell on a covered structure. Tree Crew can provide documentation to support your claim.

Tarrant County experiences significant severe weather, particularly during the spring storm season (March through May). Mansfield's location in the southern part of Tarrant County puts it in the path of storm systems that move northeast across the DFW area.

The best way to reduce emergency risk is pre-storm trimming — removing dead branches, thinning the crown to reduce wind resistance, and addressing structural defects before storm season. Tree Crew recommends a pre-storm-season assessment for Mansfield homeowners with large trees.

Tree Crew is available around the clock for emergency tree service in Mansfield. We serve all of Mansfield and the surrounding Tarrant County area, including Arlington, Grand Prairie, Burleson, and Kennedale.

Call (972) 999-3627 any time for emergency response.