Emergency tree work in Nowra and the Shoalhaven
When wild weather or sudden failure leaves a tree dangerous, hung up, or on a roof, you need a fast, safe make-safe. Nowra Tree Service provides urgent, professional emergency tree work across South Nowra, Nowra, Bomaderry, North Nowra, Worrigee, Cambewarra and the wider Shoalhaven. After-hours call-outs are available for genuine emergencies. Call 0407 034 229 for priority help. A qualified arborist will triage your situation by phone, mobilise the right equipment, and secure the site before controlled dismantling and clean-up. We are local, insured, and focused on restoring safety quickly so you can get life back to normal. Downed limbs, blocked driveways, leaning trunks and powerline hazards are prioritised for rapid attendance.
What counts as a tree emergency?
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A tree or large limb has fallen on a roof, fence, vehicle or access.
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The tree is uprooted, split, or freshly leaning with soil heave.
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Branches are hung up overhead and may drop without warning.
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Debris is blocking a driveway, road, or property entry.
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Any tree is contacting or close to powerlines. Keep clear.
Treat the scene as unsafe. Keep people and pets well back, do not climb or cut, and never attempt DIY near powerlines. In the Shoalhaven, immediate works may be allowed when there is imminent risk to life or significant property. Document the hazard with photos and seek qualified advice. Call 0407 034 229 for triage. A local arborist can advise next steps, prioritise make safe, and coordinate controlled removal and clean up.
Our rapid emergency response process
From the first call to final clean-up, every step is planned to protect people, property and access. Qualified arborists manage risks, communicate clearly with you and any insurers, and deploy the right equipment for fast, controlled outcomes in South Nowra, Nowra, Bomaderry, Worrigee, Cambewarra and across the Shoalhaven. We respond after hours for genuine emergencies and prioritise make-safe first.
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1. Triage call: confirm location, hazards, access, and powerline proximity. Immediate safety advice provided and crew mobilised.
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2. On-site assessment: qualified arborist identifies failure points, sets exclusion zones, and coordinates with neighbours or traffic control.
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3. Make-safe setup: install signage and barriers, select rigging or EWP, brief team, and stage chipper and truck.
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4. Controlled dismantling: sectional lowering minimises secondary damage; debris is chipped, timber cut to length, and site kept workable.
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5. Site restoration and advice: optional stump grinding, hazard photos for insurers, and recommendations to prevent future failures.
Make safe services we can deliver fast
Emergency crews cover Shoalhaven locations including South Nowra, Nowra, Bomaderry, North Nowra, Worrigee and Cambewarra. Focused on safety and access, we mobilise the right equipment, stabilise hazards, and restore your property quickly. Quotes are itemised for insurers, and emergency attendance is prioritised after storms. Crews carry signage, barriers and spill kits to manage complex sites.
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Emergency tree removal and hazardous limb pruning to secure access and structures.
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Storm clean-up and debris clearance to reopen driveways, roads and yards.
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Crane or EWP access for complex or high-risk removals in tight spaces.
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On-the-spot chipping and cart-away to keep sites safe and tidy.
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Stump grinding to remove trip hazards and prepare for repairs or replanting.
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Temporary tarping, risk reduction and insurer documentation with clear photo records.
Local coverage across Nowra and the Shoalhaven
Based in South Nowra, rapid emergency attendance covers Nowra, Bomaderry, North Nowra and the wider Shoalhaven. Local knowledge of floodways, low bridges and narrow rural lanes helps crews arrive fast and set up safely. During severe weather we stage gear close to affected suburbs to reduce delays. Unsure if your street or acreage is covered? Call 0407 034 229 and get immediate triage and ETA. Proximity to Princes Highway and Moss Vale Road allows flexible routing for blocked roads and faster dispatch during major outages.
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Nowra CBD
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North Nowra
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Bomaderry
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Worrigee
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Nowra Hill
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Cambewarra
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Terara
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Shoalhaven Heads
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Huskisson
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Vincentia
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St Georges Basin
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Sanctuary Point
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Callala Bay
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Callala Beach
Safety, compliance and council rules
Emergency works follow a documented safety method. Crews establish exclusion zones, manage traffic where required, and brief everyone before cuts begin. A qualified arborist assesses failures, selects rigging or EWP, and confirms insurance and SWMS. In the Shoalhaven, pruning is generally preferred to removal. If a tree poses an imminent threat to people or significant property, emergency removal may proceed without prior approval. Record the hazard with photos and obtain an arborist note to support insurers and any council follow up.
Legal note: Non urgent works may require council consent. We provide guidance on permits, exemptions and evidence to keep your job compliant.
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Public liability insurance and worker safety systems in place.
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Exclusion zones, signage and barriers to control access.
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Traffic control arranged for road and footpath impacts.
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Electrical hazards escalated to the network operator keep clear.
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Documentation for insurers including before and after photos.
FAQs about emergency tree work
Need urgent guidance in Nowra or the Shoalhaven? Use these FAQs to decide your next step. If people are at risk, access is blocked, or a tree is unstable after storms, treat it as an emergency. Keep clear of powerlines and damaged trunks, move vehicles only if it is safe, and keep others out with tape or cones. Take clear photos of the hazard and any damage for insurers. Call 0407 034 229 for immediate triage; a qualified arborist will help prioritise safety, confirm access, and advise on make-safe options including sectional removal, chipping and temporary tarping. If the risk is imminent, emergency works can often proceed without prior approval; for non-urgent situations we can guide you on Shoalhaven Council requirements.
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Do not DIY near powerlines. Keep a safe distance.
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Block access with bins, tape or cones until help arrives.
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Keep pets and children indoors to prevent secondary injury.
Need urgent help now?
Call 0407 034 229 for priority emergency assistance. If it is safe to do so, share photos and your exact location so we can mobilise the right equipment and provide an ETA. Keep people clear of the area, avoid powerlines, and do not attempt DIY cuts. During severe weather we stage crews across Nowra, North Nowra, Bomaderry, Worrigee and Cambewarra to reduce delays. If the line is busy, leave a message and use the contact page so we can respond quickly.