Seattle Tree Care

Contact Seattle Tree Care immediately if you are dealing with:

• Trees or large branches that have fallen or are at risk of falling on homes, buildings, vehicles, or driveways
• Storm damage involving broken, hanging, or uprooted trees
• Trees or branches tangled with electrical wires (do not approach these yourself)
• Sudden tree failures on waterfront, hillside, or otherwise hard-to-access properties

Availability and response

• Emergency tree service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A professional, fully insured crew will respond as quickly as possible to assess the situation and begin work.

What emergency crews can do

Emergency services typically include:

• Removing damaged or fallen trees and limbs
• Coordinating around electrical or utility hazards (in conjunction with the appropriate utility providers)
• Stabilizing or mitigating immediate risks where possible
• Cleaning up and hauling away storm debris, with wood and debris recycled

How to request emergency service

For emergencies, call Seattle Tree Care directly using the emergency number published on the main website or contact page. Phone is the fastest way to reach the team for urgent issues.

For non-emergency concerns, you can request a standard arborist inspection or estimate during normal business hours.

Seattle Tree Care provides professional pruning and trimming for trees, hedges, and shrubs, with all pruning performed to ANSI A300 industry standards.

Pruning services

Common pruning and trimming services include:

• Tree pruning to improve structure, health, and appearance
• Crown thinning or reduction where appropriate
• Hedge trimming and shaping
• Shrub pruning and rejuvenation

Reasons to prune

Pruning can be used to:

• Improve safety by reducing the risk of branch or tree failure
• Open up views or increase sunlight to buildings, yards, or gardens
• Provide necessary clearance from roofs, buildings, sidewalks, driveways, and streets
• Avoid interference with utility lines (in coordination with the appropriate utility where needed)
• Correct structural problems in young or mature trees
• Remove dead, diseased, or insect-infested branches

Standards and approach

• Pruning is carried out by trained crews under the supervision of ISA Certified Arborists.
• All work follows accepted arboricultural standards to support long-term tree health and stability.

An arborist can recommend the specific type and timing of pruning that is best for each tree on your property.

Seattle Tree Care is a locally owned and operated tree service company serving residential and commercial clients in the greater Seattle area.

Services offered

All work is supervised by ISA Certified Arborists and performed to industry standards.

Core services include:

• Tree pruning and trimming (trees, hedges, and shrubs)
• Tree removal (including crane-assisted removals)
• Stump grinding (with tree removal)
• Emergency tree service and storm damage cleanup
• Arborist consulting and risk assessments
• Structural support (cabling and bracing)
• Lightning protection systems
• Tree inventories and urban forestry consulting
• Tree health management (pest and disease diagnosis and treatment)
• Tree and shrub fertilization and soil improvement
• Commercial tree services for businesses and larger properties

Seattle Tree Care hauls away and recycles wood and debris from the job site. The company is licensed, bonded, and insured.

Service area

Seattle Tree Care serves homeowners and businesses in and around:

• Seattle and the greater Seattle metropolitan area
• The Eastside, including Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Medina, and Sammamish
• Nearby communities such as Lake Forest Park, Shoreline, Hunt's Point, and other parts of King County, WA

If you are unsure whether your property is within the service area, contact the office with your address and details about your trees.

• Main phone: 206-789-0534
• Emergency phone (24/7): 425-671-0727
• Email: info@seattletreecare.org
• Website: https://seattletreecare.org

You can also use the online forms on the website to request a quote or more information about services.

Service hours

Regular office and service hours are:

• Monday to Friday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Emergency tree service is available 24/7.

Estimates and online estimator

• Seattle Tree Care offers free estimates for tree work.
• You can request an estimate by calling, emailing, or using the "Request a Quote" form on the website.
• An instant online estimator is also available on the website. It is an educational tool that provides a ballpark estimate of potential costs. It is not a formal quote.
• For a firm quote, an arborist will review your trees and provide recommendations and pricing.

Guarantee

Seattle Tree Care guarantees that its tree services will meet or exceed accepted arboricultural industry standards.

• The company offers a 100% tree service guarantee on the work it completes.
• If something is not right with the completed work, Seattle Tree Care will work with you to make it right.

What is typically included with service

For most tree care projects, Seattle Tree Care can handle:

• On-site inspections by an ISA Certified Arborist
• Guidance around permitting and municipal tree code requirements related to the work being performed
• Complete cleanup and hauling away of wood and debris, which is then recycled

If you have specific questions about what is included for your project, ask when requesting your estimate so the team can clarify details for your property.

Key arborist and consulting services include:

• Tree inspections and risk assessments
• Structural support (cabling and bracing)
• Lightning protection systems
• Tree inventories and urban forestry consulting
• Arborist reports and documentation for permitting or code compliance

Inspections and risk assessments

An ISA Certified Arborist can:

• Inspect trees for structural defects, disease, or other issues that may not be obvious
• Evaluate tree risk and recommend mitigation options
• Provide written reports and documentation when needed

These services are useful for homeowners, businesses, and property managers who want to better understand the condition and safety of their trees.

Structural support (cabling and bracing)

• Flexible steel strand cables and bracing rods can be installed to support trees with weak or poor structure.
• Structural support is used to reduce stress and damage from wind, ice, snow, and heavy foliage.
• An arborist identifies weak points and recommends whether cabling or bracing is appropriate.

Lightning protection

• Lightning protection systems can be installed in certain trees to help lower the chance of damage to trees and nearby structures.
• Systems typically use a copper cable that intercepts and guides lightning safely to the ground.
• Proper professional installation is important to avoid harm to the tree or surrounding property.

Tree inventories

Tree inventories are comprehensive surveys that can benefit many types of property owners, including homeowners, commercial properties, and larger sites.

A Seattle Tree Care tree inventory typically includes:

• A site visit by an ISA Certified Arborist to assess trees over a specified trunk diameter
• A catalog of tree species, sizes, health conditions, and protected status under local regulations
• An aerial site map identifying environmentally critical areas
• Species-specific care recommendations and notes to guide long-term tree protection and maintenance

What to expect from the process

Arborist services generally follow this process:

1. Consultation and assessment – Discuss your goals and concerns; the arborist inspects the tree(s) and site.
2. Plan and proposal – The arborist outlines recommended services and provides a proposal.
3. Scheduling and service – Once approved, the office schedules the work and the crew completes the services, including thorough cleanup and debris removal.

If you have questions about the condition of your trees or need documentation for permits or insurance, you can request an arborist consultation.

Common tree health services include:

• Diagnosis and treatment of insect and disease issues
• Monitoring and preventive care to reduce the risk of serious damage
• Recommendations to address site and soil conditions that may be stressing trees

Examples of issues that may be evaluated and treated include:

• Bronze birch borer
• Oak tree decline
• Browning or thinning evergreens

Early identification is important to control pests and diseases and to help prevent irreversible damage.

Fertilization and soil improvement

Fertilization and soil-related services may include:

• Tree and shrub fertilization to supplement nutrients that may be lacking in the soil
• Soil amendments and treatments to improve root zone conditions
• Root zone excavation for compacted soil, girdling roots, or root rot
• Use of growth regulators in appropriate situations to help stressed trees recover and improve overall vigor

An ISA Certified Arborist can evaluate your trees and soil, then recommend a customized plant health care plan based on the specific conditions on your property.

For ongoing tree health questions or visible changes in your trees, you can request an inspection and discuss treatment options with an arborist.

Tree removal services include:

• Standard tree removal for small and large trees
• Crane-assisted tree removal for difficult or hazardous locations (such as waterfront or steep hillside properties)
• Emergency tree removal following storms or sudden tree failures
• Coordinated removals where permitting or special access is required

All removals are overseen by ISA Certified Arborists, with safety and protection of surrounding structures, landscapes, and utilities as top priorities.

Stump grinding

• Stump grinding is available when it is part of a tree removal performed by Seattle Tree Care.
• Grinding reduces the stump below grade to allow for replanting or other landscape use.

Clean-up and disposal

• Crews chip or haul away branches and wood unless otherwise arranged.
• Wood and debris are hauled away and 100% recycled.

When removal may be recommended

An arborist may recommend tree removal when, for example:

• A tree is dead, severely declining, or structurally unsound
• There is significant storm or pest damage that cannot be corrected
• The tree poses a safety risk to people, buildings, utilities, or access routes
• Municipal codes or site conditions require removal as part of construction or renovation

If you are unsure whether a tree should be removed, Seattle Tree Care can provide an arborist inspection and risk assessment before work is scheduled.

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