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Tree removal and tree care in Seattle
Tree removal, trimming and pruning, stump grinding, emergency storm cleanup, hazard tree assessments and cabling for homes and small properties across Canada and the US. Request a free quote online. Requests from Seattle and nearby towns are handled the same way: one request with the job, the address and the timing.
Tree removal and tree care: what we cover in Seattle
- Tree Trimming & PruningRemoving dead wood, thinning dense crowns and shaping young trees so they stay healthy and safe.
- Stump GrindingGrinding stumps below ground level so you can seed, plant or build over the spot.
- Emergency Storm CleanupRemoval of trees and large limbs that came down on a house, car, fence or driveway after wind, ice or snow.
- Hazard Tree AssessmentA look at a tree you are worried about: decay, cracks, lean, dead limbs and root problems.
- Cabling & BracingCables and rods that support weak forks and heavy limbs on trees worth keeping.
- Roof & Clearance PruningCutting branches back from roofs, chimneys, siding, driveways and the service line to the house.
- Lot Clearing & Brush RemovalClearing overgrown brush, small trees and fallen wood from yards, fence lines and small lots.
- Tree RemovalRemoval of dead, dying, leaning or unwanted trees, taken down in sections where there is no room to fell them.
Working in Seattle
Saturated soil and winter windstorms uproot tall conifers, and moss and damp encourage decay in older trees. Ask for a hazard assessment of big trees near the house before the windy season, and schedule removals in drier months when the ground can carry equipment.
Seattle is headquarters to Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and Starbucks, and the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Washington's aerospace (Boeing), tech (Microsoft, Amazon), and Seattle-Tacoma port concentrations operate in a marine-mild climate west of the Cascades and a drier semi-arid climate to the east.
How a job goes
- RequestYou describe the job in your email: the kind of tree, roughly how tall, where it stands and what is near it.
- LookA local specialist checks the tree, its health and lean, the access, and anything it could hit on the way down.
- PlanChoose the method: climbing and rigging, a bucket truck, a crane, or a straight fell where there is room.
- QuoteWritten quote with the work, the cleanup, stump grinding if wanted, permits and how the yard is protected.
- WorkJob done to the agreed scope, debris handled as agreed, then a walkthrough with you.
Every written quote covers
- Method and equipment
- What happens to the wood
- Stump grinding, if included
- Permit needs
- Protection for lawn and property
- Cleanup and haul-away
Questions
Do you take tree removal and tree care jobs in Seattle?
Yes. Requests from Seattle, Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma and the rest of Washington are handled the same way. Use the quote form on this page, or email [email protected] with the service, the address and the timing.
How much does tree removal cost?
It depends on the height and trunk size of the tree, its condition, what is underneath it (a house, a garage, wires, a garden), how a team and equipment can reach it, whether a crane or bucket truck is needed, and how much cleanup you want. A small tree in an open yard and a large maple over a roof are very different jobs. The only reliable number is a written quote after someone looks at it.
Is stump grinding included?
Not always. Some quotes include it, many list it separately. Grinding takes the stump below ground level so you can seed or plant over it, but it does not remove every root. Ask how deep it will be ground and whether the chips are left in the hole or hauled away and replaced with topsoil.
Can a tree near my house be pruned instead of removed?
Often, yes. Branches over the roof, dead wood and a crown that is too dense can be pruned back, and a weak fork can sometimes be supported with cables. Removal makes sense when the tree is dead or dying, leans badly toward something, or has serious decay in the trunk or roots.
When is the best time to prune trees?
For most deciduous trees, late winter while they are dormant: the structure is easy to see and the cuts close well in spring. Dead, broken or dangerous branches can be removed any time. Some species, such as oaks in areas with oak wilt, should not be pruned in spring and early summer.
A storm brought a tree down. What should I do first?
Stay away from it, especially if it is touching any wires, and contact your electric utility if lines are involved. Take photos for your insurer. Then send the details by email, noting that it is storm damage, whether the tree is on a structure, and whether a driveway or door is blocked.
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