Signs a tree may be a hazard
Most storm damage starts with trees that already had a problem. Call us if you see any of these:
- Dead or dying trees, including cedars with dead tops and firs that have lost needles
- A new or growing lean toward a house, garage or neighbor's property
- Cracked trunks, split limbs or decay at the base
- Dead limbs hanging over a roof, driveway or play area
- Roots lifting or soil heaving at the base after a storm
- Trees damaged in a storm and left unstable
How hazard trees come down
A hazard tree near a house usually cannot be dropped in one piece. Climbers take it down in controlled sections. They limb it first, then cut the trunk into pieces and lower them with ropes.
Larger or trickier removals can call for crane support, like the tall Douglas fir taken down with a crane in Puyallup's Gem Heights neighborhood. We will explain the plan in your quote.
For tight yards and finished landscaping, we rig and lower wood instead of dropping it, and keep heavy equipment off lawns and sensitive areas where we can.
If the tree is already down
If a tree is on the house, hung up in another tree or blocking the road, see our 24/7 emergency tree service. If it is touching a power line, stay away and call your utility first, then call us.
Not sure it needs to go?
Removing a big tree is a big decision. We will give you an honest recommendation. Sometimes trimming or wind sailing is enough. Add stump grinding if you want the stump gone too.
How a job goes
- Call or text. Call or text 360-900-6071, or send the online quote form. Photos of the trees help.
- Free estimate. We come out, look at the trees with you and talk about what you want. The quote is free and there is no obligation.
- Scheduling. We set a work date that suits you. Storm damage and trees on a house get handled first, 24/7.
- The work. Trees are climbed, cut and rigged with care for your house, fences, lawn and plants.
- Cleanup. We clean up branches and debris before we leave. Tell us ahead of time if you want to keep wood for firewood.
Common questions
How do I know if my tree is hazardous?
Look for dead tops, a new lean, cracks in the trunk, decay at the base and dead limbs over the house. If you are unsure, call us and we will come look. The estimate is free.
Can you remove a tree that is very close to my house?
Yes. Trees near houses are usually taken down in sections and lowered with ropes. Some jobs call for a crane. We will explain the plan before we start.
Is it an emergency?
If a tree is on your house, blocking access or hung up and about to fall, call us any time at 360-900-6071. If it touches a power line, stay away and call your utility first.
Do you clean up afterward?
Yes. We clean up when the tree is down. Tell us ahead of time if you want to keep the wood, and ask about stump grinding if you want the stump gone.
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