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Lake Tapps is an unincorporated community governed by Pierce County tree retention regulations under Title 18E. Shoreline trees around Lake Tapps require additional review for any removal or major pruning.
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 Lake Tapps: Pierce County Planning and Public Works: 253-798-7250 · Lake Tapps 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 Lake Tapps-based, locally owned tree care company. Our crews, trucks, and equipment yard sit right here on S 372nd St — so when Lake Tapps homeowners and businesses call, service stays local — no long-haul dispatch. We’ve been climbing, pruning, and removing trees across South King and North Pierce counties since 2018, and Lake Tapps is our home turf.
As Lake Tapps’ trusted local 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 to long-term health management, we help Lake Tapps 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, maintain your 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 Lake Tapps 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. Very large conifers, crane-assisted removals, or trees in tight backyards may run higher. We give every Lake Tapps 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 Lake Tapps 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 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, typically late summer for view work. Fruit trees do best in late winter before bud break. Hazard, structural, and emergency pruning, of course, can be done any time.
If you’re planning to remove trees on your Lake Tapps property, it’s good practice to check with the city before getting started. In most cases, you’re allowed to remove up to 6 trees within a 12-month period without a permit. However, there are important exceptions where city approval is required:
Absolutely. Our ISA arborists perform formal tree and shrub risk assessments for Lake Tapps 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, and lender requirements.
Yes — we bring stump grinders to most Lake Tapps 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 Lake Tapps property cleaner than we found it. Free wood chips are also available to Lake Tapps neighbors on request.
We serve all of 98391, 98390 — covering Driftwood Point, Tapps Island, North Tapps, West Tapps, and Inlet Island — plus surrounding Pacific, Algona, Lake Tapps, Sumner, and Federal Way 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 Lake Tapps estimates within 1–3 business days — same day for emergencies. Estimates are always free, written, and no-pressure.
We’re based in Lake Tapps!
5101 S 372nd St is our actual home. Faster scheduling, better local pricing, and a team that knows your neighborhood streets, soils, and tree 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 Lake Tapps throws at us.
Learn more about our full range of services on our Tree Services page.
We proudly serve communities across Lake Tapps, including:
Lake Tapps ZIP codes we serve every day: 98391, 98390. We also serve adjoining communities including Algona, Pacific, Lake Tapps, Sumner, and Federal Way as part of our regular Lake Tapps route.
Whether properties sit in Driftwood Point (98391), Tapps Island (98391), North Tapps, West Tapps, or out near Lake Tapps Park, our crew is typically only minutes away. Same-day estimates are common; emergency response is always 24/7.
Lake Tapps’s mix of established neighborhoods, hillside lots, and lakeside properties means we work with a wide variety of species — and each one has its own care quirks:
Outside Lake Tapps? We also serve homeowners and businesses in: Tacoma · Federal Way · Kent · Puyallup · Maple Valley · Renton · Covington · Burien · Des Moines · Normandy Park · Tukwila. See our full Areas We Serve page for everywhere we cover across South King and North Pierce counties.
