Winching and towing for Highway 100, Highway 109, and Wildwood's rolling countryside.
Wildwood Towing for Hills and Back Roads
Steep grades, gravel drives, and wooded roads make Wildwood beautiful and challenging, and Lewis Towing is prepared for both.
Towing Suited to Wildwood Terrain
Wildwood is the most rural corner of St. Louis County, with rolling hills, dense woods, horse properties, and large-lot homes set along winding roads. Highway 100, Highway 109, and Manchester Road carry most of the traffic, while Babler State Park and the Meramec River bluffs draw hikers, cyclists, and weekend visitors. Many homes sit at the end of long gravel or steep paved driveways, and deer crossings are common on wooded roads at dawn and dusk. Lewis Towing is a family-owned company that understands these conditions. Our professional operators are prepared for steep grades, narrow shoulders, and soft ground, and we bring equipment for recoveries as well as standard tows. Whether your car slid off a hillside road or your truck and trailer need help, we are ready.
Winching and Recovery Services You Trust
In hilly, wooded areas, many calls begin with a recovery rather than a simple tow. Lewis Towing provides controlled winching to pull cars, pickups, SUVs, and trucks out of ditches, creek banks, muddy drives, and embankments. Our operators anchor carefully and move vehicles slowly to minimize damage. Once a vehicle is back on solid ground, light-duty towing transports cars, SUVs, and pickups safely. Medium-duty towing handles horse trailers, landscaping trucks, and service vans, and heavy-duty towing moves large trucks, buses, and equipment. Roadside assistance covers jump-starts, flat tires, lockouts, and fuel delivery, which can make a big difference on roads where gas stations are few. On every call, our professional operators explain the plan and work safely from start to finish.
Why Wildwood Chooses Lewis Towing
Winching and recovery top the list in Wildwood, where steep driveways, gravel lanes, and narrow shoulders along Highway 109 regularly catch vehicles after rain, snow, or a sudden deer encounter. Our operators use careful techniques to bring vehicles back onto the pavement safely. Medium-duty towing supports the horse owners, landscapers, and contractors who haul trailers and equipment through the area, and heavy-duty towing handles large trucks and buses on Highway 100 and Manchester Road. Light-duty towing protects family cars and SUVs, and roadside assistance brings jump-starts, tire changes, and fuel to rural roads where help can feel far away. As a family-owned company, we value the close-knit nature of communities like Wildwood. You can count on honest communication, respectful service, and professional work every time.
How does winching a vehicle off a steep hillside actually work?
The operator positions the tow truck on stable ground above the vehicle, sets the truck's brakes and outriggers if needed, and attaches a winch cable to secure points on the vehicle's frame. Pulleys may be used to change the angle or add power. The vehicle is then pulled up slowly and steadily while the operator watches for shifting or obstacles.
What should I do right after hitting a deer on the road?
Pull over safely, turn on your hazard lights, and check everyone for injuries. Do not approach the deer, since injured animals can be dangerous. Call police if the animal is blocking the road or there is significant damage. Take photos for your insurance claim, and check for leaking fluids, broken lights, or damaged radiators before deciding whether to drive or tow.
Can a tow truck reach a car at the end of a long gravel drive?
Usually, yes. Let the dispatcher know about the driveway's length, surface, slope, width, and any gates, bridges, or low branches. Soft gravel after heavy rain may limit how far a heavy truck can safely drive. In that case, the operator may park on firmer ground and use a winch to bring the vehicle closer before loading.
Stuck in Wildwood? We Can Help
Whether your car slid off a hillside road near Babler State Park or your truck will not start at the end of a gravel drive, Lewis Towing is ready. Share your location and any landmarks, and we will send a professional operator with the right equipment. Call us today for your towing needs at (314) 971-8980.