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Eastside Tree Works LLC offers tree services for residential and commercial customers, including tree removal, pruning, maintenance, technical rigging, tree preservation, stump grinding, view clearing, and brush clearing.
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About Tree Service Companies in Seattle

Whether you need a tree planted, pruned, or removed from your property altogether, a reputable tree service company can help. There are five basic tree services available to homeowners:

  • Tree trimming and pruning
  • Tree removal
  • Emergency service
  • Tree planting
  • Tree maintenance

Under those five umbrellas, there are some great services available to keep your trees healthy and well taken care of. The best tree service contractors will be able to fully maintain the trees on your property.

You must always fully research any contractor doing work at your home because of the risk of property damage and injury to the workers and yourself. Look for the right certifications, licenses, and training.

Ask potential contractors to furnish any supporting documentation, like an ID card or number that you can verify, and ask them the right questions to make sure your project is given the attention it deserves and all safety measures are adhered to.

Seattle Tree Service Contractors

Seattle has a plethora of beautiful trees, but it is also an area with high moisture content in the soil and air. A properly trained local tree service company will be able to test your trees for disease or pests and determine the best course of action, whether you need a tree removed or simply need maintenance services to keep your property safe and looking its best.

Proper tree maintenance is very important in Seattle, since diseased trees can come down easily during storms, intense wind, or even under the weight of snow. Know the signs of disease and when to call in a professional for help. If a tree from your property falls into the street or a neighboring property, you can be held liable for damage if you knew the tree was at risk of falling.

When you are planning for branch trimming, it is also important to know whether you or the municipal government are responsible for that type of maintenance. In most cases, trees near or along public roads are maintained by the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). However, contact your local government to make sure the trees along your property's frontage aren't instead your responsibility.

What to look for in tree service companies

The right combination of certification and training is not just a good thing to look for in a tree service company, it is essential. Workers climb trees, drive and maneuver cranes around other trees and structures, remove fallen trees from homes, work with municipal property, and handle extremely dangerous machinery. You do not want a fly-by-night contractor doing this type of work.

Make sure your contractor has experience specifically in Seattle and that they have at least the following:

  • A Seattle business license
  • General liability insurance
  • Workers' compensation insurance
  • Equipment permits
  • Registration with the SDOT

There are several organizations that offer training and memberships for tree service professionals. With the great ongoing education that these organizations provide, look for the following memberships or certification:

  • Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
  • Accreditation from the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
  • A membership in the ISA and TCIA
  • A Washington contractor's license if performing work along streets

What local tree service companies provide

Depending on your needs, a good tree service contractor can provide a wide array of services. Trained professionals will know the best, safest practices for both keeping trees healthy and removing those that aren't.

Two great general ideas you should have before contacting a tree professional are whether you want to cut down or save a tree and if you want to keep the mulch created when a tree is cut down. The services a company provides may also include things like hedge trimming, planting, or emergency roof tarping.

Ask your tree service company about the following more specialized services:

  • Tree preservation, maintenance, and removal
  • Crane tree removal
  • Stump grinding
  • Tree planting and pruning
  • Chipping and cleanup
  • 24-hour emergency damage cleanup
  • Pest and disease treatment

If you notice any of the following signs on your next walk around your yard, it's time to call in a professional to check the health and safety of your trees:

  • Fungus
  • Holes in the trunk from insect intrusion
  • Leaning
  • Dying leaves or needles during a normally lush period
  • Broken and fallen branches
  • Missing bark

The Best Picks for Top-Notch Seattle Tree Service Companies

Locating an experienced and reputable tree service contractor isn't always easy. To help, the survey team at Best Pick Reports reaches out to Seattle homeowners each year to find the best tree service companies near you.

Each Best Pick company is fully vetted annually to make sure they provide high-quality work and excellent customer service. Our company qualification process means that the companies we recommend are the best of the best, and we're proud to present the results of our surveys in a format that is clear and easy to navigate.

When you work with a Best Pick tree service contractor in Seattle, you'll have a great experience—we guarantee it.