Gwinnett & Hall Counties · GA · Est. 1987
Emergency Tree Removal in Buford, GA
A tree on the roof, across the driveway or through the dock does not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Call (678) 482-9994 day or night — our yard is on Buford Highway, so a Buford call is a short run for our own crew and our own crane.
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Emergency Tree Removal in Buford, Done by Our Own Crew
Storm damage in Buford is a routine category, not a once-a-decade event. Hurricane Helene alone dropped 6 to 14 inches of rain across north and central Georgia and brought down millions of trees, and most of the structural damage the Weather Service recorded came from trees falling on buildings.
R & R Tree Service provides emergency tree removal in Buford, GA, from our yard at 1381 Buford Highway in Buford — family-owned since 1987, TCIA members, licensed, bonded and insured. When you call, a real person answers. We tell you what to do before we arrive, take the weight off the house in controlled pieces and photograph everything for your insurer.
✓Answered 24/7 on (678) 482-9994 — no answering service
✓Trees on houses and live hazards go to the front of the queue
✓Our own crane for trees lying across a roof
✓Before-and-after photos ready for the insurance claim
✓We know the Corps rules for trees from the Lake Lanier shoreline
Serving Buford Since 1987
A tree from the Corps land behind my Lake Lanier house fell on my roof. Can it come off tonight?
Yes — the part on your property. The US Army Corps of Engineers says that when a tree from government shoreline land damages your house, fence or dock and needs cutting to prevent further damage, you can cut it without waiting for a Park Ranger. The cut is made at the property line: the private side is cleared, and the portion on Corps land is left where it fell.
- You may cut a Corps tree off your house at the property line without waiting for a ranger.
- Leave the Corps-side portion where it fell, and photograph the damage for the incident report.
- If a line is down, call the utility first — in Buford that is often the city, not Georgia Power.
The Corps also needs to complete an incident report, so take several photos and list what was damaged before anything is moved, then contact the area Park Ranger — the Shoreline Management Help Desk on 770-904-3262 gives you their details. After a big storm the Corps can get hundreds of calls in a week, and it does not use government resources on private property, which is why the clearing on your side is ours to do.
Rules change. Confirm anything load-bearing with the local office before you cut — we do that check as part of every quote.
On the ground in Buford
What Should You Do Before Our Crew Arrives?
Who do you call first if a line is down?
If the tree took down a line, keep everyone well back and call the utility before anything else. Many Buford homes are on the City of Buford’s own electric system rather than Georgia Power: (678) 889-4600 on weekdays, (770) 932-7986 at nights, weekends and holidays. Once the line is made safe, we take the tree off the house.
Can an uprooted tree damage the gas line?
Buford Gas service lines to homes typically run only 12 to 18 inches below the surface, and the mains about two feet down — well within reach of a big root plate tipping out of the ground. If you smell rotten eggs, hear hissing or see dirt blowing near the roots, leave and call (678) 889-4600, (770) 932-7986 after hours, or 911 from a neighbour’s.
What if the tree is across a lakefront dock?
The Corps’ guidance is to cut the tree only where needed to free the dock and its anchor cables, scatter those cut pieces on government land nearby and leave the rest where it fell. We work from the dock and the private lot, never with equipment on Corps land.
Can a pine that snapped halfway up be saved?
Hardwoods often recover from ice and wind damage on their root reserves; pines that lose a big section of the top or main stem usually do not, and a UGA forester’s advice is that there are few alternatives to taking them out. Broken pines also draw Ips beetles, which can breed in under three weeks — so a snapped pine is a this-week removal, and a hanging top over a roof is an emergency in its own right.
What photos does the insurer need?
Your insurer will want wide shots of the tree on the house and close-ups of the damage before it is cleared. Take what you safely can; we photograph each stage of the removal as well, and hand them over with a written description of the work.
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Serving All of Buford
We serve residential and commercial clients throughout Buford, including these neighborhoods and surrounding areas.
Historic Downtown Buford
Hamilton Mill area
Buford Dam Road neighborhoods
Near the Mall of Georgia
Wherever you are in Buford, we're just a phone call away.
Trusted Tree Care in Buford Since 1987
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Your Trusted Local Experts in Buford
We understand the unique tree care needs in Buford's neighborhoods and take pride in protecting your home or business while enhancing the natural beauty of your landscape.
Family-Owned Since 1987
Nearly four decades working North Georgia trees, from our yard on Buford Highway.
Our Own Crew and Equipment
We never subcontract. The crew that quotes the job does the job, with our own crane.
Licensed, Bonded and Insured
Comprehensive liability and workers’ comp, and members of the Tree Care Industry Association.
Free On-Site Estimates
We quote at the tree, not from a photo, and the price on the quote is the price you pay.
24/7 Emergency Response
A real person answers (678) 482-9994 when a tree comes down at night.
How It Works
Our Simple Process in Buford
From first call to final cleanup, we make professional tree care easy for Buford homeowners.
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Call Us 24/7
A real person answers (678) 482-9994 day or night. Tell us what is down and what it is on.
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Make It Safe
If a line is involved, the utility de-energises it first. We secure the tree so nothing shifts further.
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Remove the Load
Weight comes off the roof, car or driveway in controlled pieces — crane-assisted when the tree is lying on the house.
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Clear and Document
Debris cleared and photos taken before and after, ready for your insurance claim.
What Clients Say
Trusted by Buford Homeowners
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"For the past eight years, R and R Tree Service has meticulously tended to our landscape needs. From pine tree removal to diagnosing damaged or diseased trees, I fully and completely trust this honest and hard working crew. They estimate fairly and give competitive prices. It's reassuring to know they will 'take care of business'."
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"We have used R and R Tree Service since we moved to the Buford area over 16 years ago. They are professional, dependable, and do an excellent job. Their crane service is a definite advantage. There is never any damage to surrounding trees."
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"Within 24-hours of being contacted, Randy and his team gave me a quote and removed two mature trees uprooted during Hurricane Helene. Arrived at the crack of dawn and finished before lunch. True professionals."
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Emergency Tree Removal in Buford: Common Questions
What should I do before your crew gets to my Buford home?
Get everyone out of the damaged part of the house and stay away from downed wires. If you smell gas or hear hissing near the roots, leave and call Buford Gas or 911 from a neighbour’s. Take wide and close-up photos for your insurer, then call us on (678) 482-9994.
Who do I call if the tree took down a power line?
Your electric utility first, and stay well back. Many Buford homes are on the City of Buford’s electric system: (678) 889-4600 on weekdays, (770) 932-7986 at nights, weekends and holidays. Once the utility has made the line safe, our crew can take the tree off the house.
Do I need a permit to remove a storm-damaged tree in Buford?
Not usually for urgent storm work. On the Hall County side, the county waives tree-permit requirements for trees damaged by wind, ice or lightning badly enough to endanger public safety. Inside the city and in unincorporated Gwinnett, the rules for existing homes are on our Buford area page.
My pine snapped halfway up but it is still standing. Can it wait?
Not for long. Pines that lose a big part of the top usually have to come out, and UGA Extension says removing storm-damaged pines quickly lowers the chance of Ips beetles moving in. If the broken top is hanging over the roof or the drive, treat it as an emergency.
How quickly can you get to Buford after a storm?
Our yard is on Buford Highway, so Buford is a short run for our crew. Trees on houses and live hazards go first. After a big storm we give you an honest arrival estimate on the phone rather than a promise we cannot keep.
Will you work with my insurance company?
Yes. We photograph the damage and every stage of the removal and give you a written description of the work for your claim. Your insurer decides what the policy covers; we make sure they have what they need to decide.
Sources: US Army Corps of Engineers — Trees at Lake Sidney Lanier (fact sheet, via Lake Lanier Association) · City of Buford — Gas Department · National Weather Service Peachtree City — Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene report · UGA — Pines not as resilient to ice damage as hardwoods (Jan 2000)
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