Normandy Park Tree Service & Certified Arborists

Tree Removal Permits and Regulations in Normandy Park

NPMC 13.20 and 18.36 — Land Clearing and Critical Areas

Normandy Park has no tree ordinance governing private-property trees. A permit is not required to remove a tree on your own property unless the tree is in a critical area, sits on a city easement, or the work involves land clearing, grading or filling — see NPMC 13.20 and NPMC 13.30. Trees in the public right-of-way and in critical areas are regulated, and critical-area work falls under NPMC 18.36.

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 Normandy Park: City of Normandy Park Community Development: 206-248-8260 · Normandy Park permit page

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What Customers Are Saying

★★★★★

"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."

— Caren B. · Verified Google review
★★★★★

"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."

— Mark L. · Verified Google review
★★★★★

"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."

— Rachel B. · Verified Google review

Expert Tree Care in Normandy Park, WA with Local Knowledge & Certified Arborists

Pacific Arboriculture is a locally owned tree care company serving Normandy Park. Crews, trucks, and equipment are dispatched locally to keep response times fast and service local. Pacific Arboriculture has been climbing, pruning, and removing trees across South King and North Pierce counties since 2019 with Normandy Park as a core service area.

Normandy Park is a small, heavily wooded residential city perched on marine bluffs above Puget Sound. Mature Douglas-fir and madrone cling to steep, erosion-prone slopes through Walker Preserve and Marine View Park, and along Marine View Drive and the Normandy Park Cove waterfront salt air, slope instability, and dense canopy all complicate tree work.

That’s where Pacific Arboriculture comes in.

As Normandy Park’s trusted local tree care resource, the Pacific Arboriculture team of ISA Certified Arborists, TRAQ-qualified professionals, and NCCCO-certified crane operators delivers science-backed solutions and hands-on expertise. From safe removals to long-term health management, Normandy Park residents and businesses get peace of mind and healthy landscapes—season after season.

ISA Certified Arborists · Licensed, Bonded & Insured (WA LIC# PACIFA*813KG) · 5★ rated on Google · Free Estimates · 24/7 Storm Response

Ready for Expert Tree Service in Normandy Park?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Service in Normandy Park

Most Normandy Park 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 Normandy Park homeowner a free written estimate and full inspection by an ISA Certified Arborist no surprises, no pressure.

Yes. Pacific Arboriculture crews are 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.

We’re also 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.

Yes — we respond to emergency tree calls in Normandy Park 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 tree removal is planned on a Normandy Park property, it is worth confirming the details with the city first. Normandy Park has no general tree ordinance covering private property, so most routine removals need no permit — but several important exceptions do apply:

Tree Removal in Normandy Park

Homeowners generally don’t have to worry about these requirements if the property does not include a designated critical area. Routine maintenance, such as pruning, can be completed without concern in these cases.
Because the bluff and ravine slopes are mapped critical areas, a surprising number of Normandy Park lots do fall under NPMC 18.36 even though the city has no general tree ordinance.
For questions regarding tree removal, contact Normandy Park Community Development Department — Permit Center at 206-248-8260.

Absolutely. Our ISA arborists perform formal tree and shrub risk assessments for Normandy Park 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 Normandy Park 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 Normandy Park property cleaner than we found it. Wood chips and mulch are also available for delivery to Normandy Park neighbors on request.

Service covers 98166 — including Normandy Park Cove, Manhattan, Marine View Drive, and the Walker Creek area — plus surrounding Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac ZIPs.

Call (206) 909-2170 or use our online quote form. We typically schedule Normandy Park estimates within 1–3 business days — same day for emergencies. Estimates are always free, written, and no-pressure.

Why Normandy Park Chooses Pacific Arboriculture

Pacific Arboriculture serves Normandy Park, bringing fast scheduling, local pricing, and a team that knows the area’s streets, soils, and tree species.

Every job is staffed by ISA-certified arborists, 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 Normandy Park throws at us.

Tree Services We Offer in Normandy Park, WA

We offer comprehensive tree services in Normandy Park, WA for residential, commercial, and HOA clients across Normandy Park. Our team is equipped to handle everything from proactive maintenance to emergency removals.

Learn more about our full range of services on our Tree Services page.

Trusted Across Normandy Park’s Neighborhoods

We proudly serve communities across Normandy Park, including:

Normandy Park ZIP codes we serve every day: 98166. We also serve adjoining communities including Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac as part of our regular Normandy Park route.

Whether properties sit in Normandy Park Cove, Manhattan, Marine View Drive, or the Walker Creek area, or along the 1st Avenue South commercial corridor, our crew is typically only minutes away. Same-day estimates are common; emergency response is always 24/7.

Common Trees We Care For in Normandy Park

Normandy Park properties run from established residential canopy to larger wooded and commercial lots, so we work with a wide variety of species — and each one has its own care quirks:

  • Douglas-fir — dominant on the bluff tops above the Sound, where root loss from slope erosion is a constant structural concern
  • Pacific madrone — found on the driest, most exposed bluff faces near Marine View Drive, notoriously sensitive to root disturbance and overwatering
  • Western red cedar — common in the shaded ravines of Walker Preserve along Miller and Walker creeks, where wet toes and dieback are frequent issues
  • Big-leaf maple — widespread in the wooded residential lots that give the city its tree-canopy reputation, often needing deadwood removal after wind events off the Sound
  • Western hemlock — present in the shadier interior forest of the preserves, generally slower-growing and more shade-tolerant than the bluff-top conifers
  • Red alder — colonizes disturbed ground along the Walker and Miller creek corridors, useful as an early-succession species but short-lived

Tree Service in Other Cities We Serve

Outside Normandy Park? We also serve homeowners and businesses in: Tacoma · Federal Way · Kent · Puyallup · Maple Valley · Renton · Covington · Burien · Des Moines · Tukwila · Bonney Lake. See our full Areas We Serve page for everywhere we cover across South King and North Pierce counties.