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Burien requires permits for removal of significant trees (typically 12" DBH or greater) and any tree work in critical areas. BMC 19.20 governs tree retention.
An ISA Certified Arborist from Pacific Arboriculture reviews each property during the free on-site estimate and confirms whether a permit, critical area review, or written arborist report is required before any cutting starts.
Direct line for Burien: City of Burien Community Development: 206-241-4647 · Burien permit page
"Jared and his crew arrived a few minutes ahead of schedule and were very professional. Jared was great in answering questions and listening while explaining how much to cut off the trees. He pruned both the Magnolia and Pine tree. An enormous limb the size of the trunk broke off the Pine during a storm. Jared was able to clean up the jagged break to prevent disease and insects entering the tree, along with pruning some limbs and removing all the dead branches. The trees now look awesome — Pacific Arboriculture comes highly recommended."
"Great experience from start to finish. Fast response with a solid bid soon after calling. Brandon and the rest of the crew removed a couple of trees, ground a stump, and did some awesome work pruning a paper bark, maple, and black pine (which included the rescue of a baby raccoon). That nasty looking pine now looks absolutely amazing. Great job with cleanup to top it off. Highly recommend."
"A large project consisting of 9 trees with work ranging from stump grinding, pruning, and fruit tree care. Every step of the process was amazing. It is very telling how passionate everyone is about tree health. So much learned along the way. The team was thorough with everything and surprisingly detailed with the cleanup — not a leaf or twig was left behind. Pacific Arboriculture will be the call for future tree work, and Caren's dad plans on hiring them too."
Pacific Arboriculture is a South King County tree care company serving Burien from our Auburn yard. Our crews, trucks, and equipment are based right here on S 372nd St, so when Burien homeowners and businesses call, we dispatch from a local crew that already knows your streets. We’ve been climbing, pruning, and removing trees from Three Tree Point to Boulevard Park since 2018, and we know Burien’s mature canopy, hillside lots, and waterfront properties as well as anyone in the region.
As Burien’s trusted tree care experts, our team of ISA Certified Arborists, TRAQ-qualified professionals, and NCCCO-certified crane operators deliver science-backed solutions and hands-on expertise. From safe removals on tight Three Tree Point lots to long-term health management for the cedars and firs along Seahurst, we help Burien residents and businesses enjoy peace of mind and healthy landscapes—season after season.
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Whether you’re looking to remove a dangerous tree near a Three Tree Point bluff, maintain your Seahurst landscape, or get a certified arborist’s assessment, Pacific Arboriculture is ready to help.
Call (206) 909‑2170 to schedule or request your free quote today.
Most Burien tree removals fall between $500 and $2,500 depending on tree size, access, proximity to structures or power lines, and whether stump grinding is included. Tight lots in Three Tree Point or Maplewild, crane-assisted work, or large second-growth firs in Seahurst can run higher. We give every Burien homeowner a free written estimate and full inspection by an ISA Certified Arborist — no surprises, no pressure.
Yes. Our work is led by International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists — meaning every prune, diagnosis, and removal follows recognized professional standards (ANSI A300 for pruning, ANSI Z133 for safety). Learn more about our ISA certifications.
Yes — we respond to emergency tree calls in Burien 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Burien sees regular winter wind damage, especially along the bluff communities and exposed Puget Sound shoreline. If a tree is on a structure, blocking access, or contacting power lines, call (206) 909-2170 immediately and stay clear of the area until we arrive.
Most deciduous trees prune best in late winter (January–March) when they’re dormant. Conifers can be pruned year-round, with late summer ideal for view work over Puget Sound or Lake Burien. Fruit trees do best in late winter before bud break. Hazard, structural, and emergency pruning can be done any time.
Yes — Burien has one of the stricter tree codes in South King County. Under Burien Municipal Code Chapter 19.26 (Tree Retention), a minor or major tree removal permit is required for almost all tree removals on private property, with limited exceptions. Trees under 6 inches diameter at standard height, hazard trees in true emergencies, and certain utility-line work are exempt. Significant trees (12-inch+ DBH) and exceptional trees have additional retention requirements.
Absolutely. Our ISA arborists perform formal tree and shrub risk assessments for Burien homeowners, HOAs, real-estate transactions, and property managers. You’ll get a written report with photos, a risk rating, and recommended actions — useful for permits, insurance, lender requirements, and Burien’s permit process which often requires arborist documentation.
Yes — we bring stump grinders to most Burien removals and can usually grind the stump the same day, 6–12 inches below grade so you can replant, re-sod, or pour concrete on top.
Yes — full clean-up is included in every estimate. We chip, haul, and leave your Burien property cleaner than we found it. Free wood chips are also available to Burien neighbors on request.
We serve all of 98146, 98148, 98166, and 98168 — covering Three Tree Point, Seahurst, Gregory Heights, Lake Burien, Boulevard Park, Five Corners, Hazel Valley, Maplewild, and Olde Burien — plus surrounding Normandy Park, SeaTac, Tukwila, and Des Moines ZIPs.
Yes — fully licensed in Washington (LIC# PACIFA*813KG), bonded, and carrying general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. We’ll happily share our certificate of insurance on request before any work begins.
Call (206) 909-2170 or use our online quote form. We typically schedule Burien estimates within 1–3 business days — same day for emergencies. Estimates are always free, written, and no-pressure.
Burien requires permits for removal of significant trees (typically 12″ DBH or greater) and any tree work in critical areas. BMC 19.20 governs tree retention.
Yes — Burien requires a written ISA Certified Arborist report for tree work in critical areas, shoreline buffers, steep slopes, and other regulated zones. Pacific Arboriculture’s reports are accepted by Burien and surrounding South King and Pierce County municipalities.
Yes. Annual maintenance plans, hazard tree assessments, and emergency response are available for HOA common areas, apartment buildings, retail and office properties, and municipal contracts throughout Burien.
Common issues in Burien include wind damage on large Douglas firs and big-leaf maples, root competition from mature conifers, cedar canopy browning in dry summers, aphid pressure on Japanese and big-leaf maples, and structural cracks in older trees that have not been pruned to ANSI standards. An ISA Certified Arborist evaluation identifies which apply to the specific property.
We know Burien.
Our team works Burien jobs every week — from tight removals on Three Tree Point’s narrow streets to bluff-edge work above Seahurst. Faster scheduling, accurate Burien-specific pricing, and a crew that knows your soils, slopes, and signature species.
ISA-certified arborists on every job. Our work is led by (ISA) Certified Arborists, meaning every prune, diagnosis, and removal follows professional ANSI A300 standards.
Fully licensed, bonded & insured. WA contractor LIC# PACIFA*813KG. General liability and workers’ comp on every crew. Certificate of insurance available on request.
From a single trim to whole-lot clearing. Residential, commercial, HOA, and emergency — we have the chippers, cranes, and stump grinders to handle anything Burien throws at us, including the hardest waterfront and bluff access jobs.
Learn more about our full range of services on our Tree Services page.
We proudly serve communities across Burien, including:
Burien ZIP codes we serve every day: 98146, 98148, 98166, and 98168. We also serve adjoining communities including Normandy Park, SeaTac, Des Moines, Tukwila, and White Center as part of our regular Burien route.
Whether you’re in Three Tree Point (98166), Seahurst (98166), Gregory Heights (98166), Boulevard Park (98168), Lake Burien, Five Corners, or out near Hazel Valley, our crew can usually be on-site within a day or two. Same-day estimates are common; emergency response is always 24/7.
Burien’s mix of waterfront bluff lots, mature inland neighborhoods, and second-growth pocket forests means we work with a wide variety of species — and each one has its own care quirks:
Outside Burien? We also serve homeowners and businesses in: Tacoma · Federal Way · Kent · Auburn · Puyallup · Maple Valley · Renton · Covington · Des Moines · Normandy Park · Tukwila. See our full Areas We Serve page for everywhere we cover across South King and North Pierce counties.
