BTS Tree Services provides true 24/7 emergency tree service across Lancaster County, based in Columbia and serving Lancaster, Columbia, Landisville, Mount Joy, Mountville, Wrightsville, York, Elizabethtown, and Manheim Township. Fast response, two cranes on call, and the experience to handle the worst storm damage safely!
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Around-the-Clock Emergency Tree Service in Lancaster County
Trees don’t wait for business hours to fail. A summer thunderstorm off the open farmland near Mount Joy, a winter ice event, or a sudden microburst can bring down massive limbs or whole trees at any hour. When you call BTS, a real crew is dispatched, not a voicemail. We’re locally based in Columbia, we know the back roads and access points across the county, and that means help arrives sooner.
We come equipped for whatever the storm has done, with chainsaws, professional rigging, and crane support ready to go. When a tree is resting on a roof, lifting it cleanly off the structure with a crane is far safer than cutting it apart from above, and our two cranes and NCCCO-certified operators, Nic and Corey, let us take on jobs a standard crew has to turn away.
When to Call for Emergency Tree Service
Some situations can’t wait until morning. Call us right away if a tree has fallen on your home, garage, vehicle, or fence; if a large limb is hanging over a roof, deck, or walkway; if a tree is down across a driveway or road; or if you hear cracking or splitting from a leaning tree.
Even if nothing has fallen yet, a tree leaning suddenly after a storm, freshly heaved roots, or a deep crack in the trunk are all signs that failure may be close. Don’t wait. A free phone consultation is always available, and we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a true emergency or something that can wait for a scheduled visit.
Storm Damage Cleanup and Repair
Storm cleanup is one of the things we do most. After heavy weather rolls through Lancaster and York Counties, our crews work long hours helping people get their properties back. We handle trees on houses, trees on vehicles, trees across driveways, limbs tangled in fences, and full yard cleanup of downed wood and debris. If a tree does need to come down after the fact, Penn State Extension has good guidance on helping trees recover after storms, and we’ll tell you which trees are worth saving and which aren’t.
We bill insurance directly, documenting the damage and coordinating with your adjuster, and our workmanship guarantee and no-surprise pricing apply even to emergency calls.
Storm Cleanup Safety
Emergency tree work after a storm is one of the most dangerous jobs there is. Fallen and leaning trees hold tension in ways you can’t always see from the ground, and one wrong cut can release it violently. Homeowners and well-meaning neighbors get seriously hurt every year trying to clear storm damage on their own. Stay clear of the area, keep kids and pets inside, and let our trained, fully insured crews handle it. Recognizing when a damaged tree is a real hazard is exactly what a professional does, and the ISA keeps a plain-language guide on recognizing tree risk for homeowners.
What to Expect When You Call Us
- A live person on the phone, day or night
- Fast dispatch to your address anywhere in Lancaster County
- Clear, upfront pricing with our no-surprise guarantee
- Safe removal of fallen and hazardous trees, crane support when needed
- Complete cleanup and debris removal
- Insurance documentation and direct billing
- A workmanship guarantee on every job
Why Lancaster County Trusts BTS Tree Services in an Emergency
Two Cranes and NCCCO-Certified Operators
Nic and Corey are both certified crane operators, and our 70-ton and 40-ton cranes let us lift trees cleanly off homes and handle jobs most crews can’t.
A Father-Son Team That Answers
Fourteen years in business and still family-run. When it’s an emergency, you’re talking to the people who show up, not a call center.
OSHA Certified, Safety-First Crews
Every operator is trained in storm-response protocols, and our equipment is regularly inspected and maintained.
Insurance Billing Handled for You
We document the damage and bill your carrier directly, so you’re not managing the claim while there’s a tree on your house.
No-Surprise Pricing, Even on Emergencies
You’ll know what to expect before we start, and we stand behind every removal.
