A bad storm can turn a peaceful yard into an obstacle course overnight. Limbs litter the lawn, a split tree leans against the fence, and broken branches hang in the canopy waiting to drop. Douglas Tree Co. clears storm-damaged trees and debris across Licking and the nearby communities of Rolla, Lebanon, Waynesville, and Salem, getting your property back to safe and usable after the weather has had its way.
Douglas Tree Co. is a licensed and insured tree service based in Licking, Missouri, founded in 2020 by owner Rowan Douglas. Storm damage tree cleanup is part of the company's emergency tree services, covering downed trees, broken limbs, hanging branches, and the scattered debris a storm leaves behind. Serving Licking and the surrounding south-central Missouri towns of Houston, St. Robert, Cabool, and Mountain View, the crew responds quickly to clear hazards and restore order to homes, farms, and businesses after severe weather.
The morning after a storm often brings a yard full of trouble. Whole trees down, big limbs torn loose, branches snagged high in the canopy, and a debris field covering the lawn, the driveway, and sometimes the roof. Much of it is more dangerous than it looks.
Straight-line winds, ice, and the heavy thunderstorms common across the Ozarks put more load on a tree than it can carry. Weak unions split, saturated ground loosens roots, and dead or diseased limbs give way first. What you see on the ground is only part of it, because the most dangerous pieces are often the broken limbs still hung up overhead, held by nothing more than a strip of bark.
Our crew starts by making the area safe, taking down the hangers and broken limbs that could fall on someone, then works through the damage methodically. We remove downed trees, cut and clear the debris, deal with leaning or partially uprooted trees, and assess anything that looks compromised but is still standing. The wood and brush get chipped, hauled, or stacked, whatever you prefer, and we leave the property walkable again.
You go from a hazardous mess to a clean, safe yard without having to sort through it yourself. The immediate dangers are gone, the debris is cleared, and any trees that need further attention have been flagged. Where a storm-damaged tree is beyond saving and has to come out, we plant a new one to start the recovery.
Clearing storm damage is more dangerous and more involved than it appears from the porch. Here is what professional cleanup gives you.
The broken limbs hung up in a canopy are the ones that hurt people. We spot and remove those widowmakers first, so the cleanup does not turn into an injury.
A debris-covered yard keeps you from parking, mowing, or even walking safely. Quick, thorough cleanup gets your driveway, lawn, and access back in working order.
A tree resting against a structure or half out of the ground is under tension and unpredictable. We release and remove these the right way rather than letting them shift and cause more damage.
Stacked brush and scattered limbs are their own problem long after the storm passes. We clear the wood and debris off the property so you are not left with a cleanup project of your own.
Some trees survive a storm but are quietly compromised. While we work, we flag the ones showing cracks, lean, or root lift so you can deal with them before the next round of weather.
Storm cleanup often overlaps with our other emergency work. Depending on what the weather did, one of these may be what you need most.
When a single tree has come down on a house, a vehicle, or a power line and needs to go right away, our emergency tree removal service handles the urgent takedown safely.
If a fallen tree is blocking a road, driveway, or gate, our emergency road and access clearing service opens the route back up so people and vehicles can get through.
For round-the-clock help with any storm or hazard situation, our emergency tree services cover urgent tree problems of every kind across the Licking area.
When a storm rolls through, you want a crew that shows up and knows what it is doing. Here is what ours brings.
Damage does not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Our 24/7 emergency response covers Licking and the surrounding towns when a storm leaves you with a mess that cannot wait.
Rowan Douglas worked wildfires before founding the company, and that experience shows when conditions are rough and the situation is unpredictable. Storm aftermath is the kind of work this crew is built for.
Storm work involves tension, weight, and damage that can shift without warning. Our full liability and umbrella insurance means the risk of that work stays on us.
Some storm-chasing outfits roll in after a big event and disappear. Douglas Tree Co. is based in Licking and stays here, so you are dealing with a known local crew, not a truck passing through.
Storm damage often involves a homeowner's claim, and the paperwork matters. We can document the damage and the work we do, which makes filing with your insurer more straightforward.
We run a 24/7 emergency response and aim to reach storm-hit properties around Licking and nearby towns as quickly as conditions allow. The most dangerous situations, like a tree on a home, move to the front of the line.
Often, yes, especially when a tree has damaged an insured structure, though it depends on your policy. We can document the damage and our work to help with your claim, but the coverage decision rests with your insurer.
We do. Trees on structures are a common storm call for us, and we remove them carefully to avoid adding to the damage. If the situation is urgent, our emergency tree removal service steps in right away.
That is your call. We can chip the brush, haul everything off the property, or stack usable wood for you. We sort out the plan before we start so the result matches what you want.
Around-the-clock emergency response does carry a premium rate because of the timing and the added risk. We are upfront about that, and we provide free estimates within 50 miles of Licking so you know what to expect.
FAQs reviewed by Rowan Douglas, owner of Douglas Tree Co., a fully licensed and insured tree service.
If a storm has left your property covered in downed trees and debris, we can get it cleaned up quickly and safely. Douglas Tree Co. offers free estimates within 50 miles of Licking and around-the-clock storm response. Call 417-349-3236 to get a crew headed your way.
Business Name: Douglas Tree Co.
Address: Licking, MO 65542
Phone: 417-349-3236
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
24/7 Emergency Tree Response
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Summer Safety Special — hazard tree assessment
First responders, veterans, and active-duty members get a 10% discount.
Senior citizens (+65) discount for tree trimming and removal–10% off.