Tree Services & Removal in Tacoma, WA
Trees in Washington are one of the reasons why tourists travel far and wide to visit. There are hundreds of native trees in and near Tacoma, Washington; each has specific needs for maintaining the tree’s health and beauty.
Avoid common tree problems by contacting the professional tree maintenance crew at Pacific Arboriculture. We offer a wide variety of tree services in the Tacoma area, from tree limb cutting & pruning to removal. Get a quote for your tree service today!
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Greg R Jones2023-07-23Was very qualified and had all the trucks and booms for this huge split tree. Gary did all the work himself. Great work ethic .B J W2023-07-13I would recommend Pacific Arboriculture without reservation. They were verty professional and proficient and completed the job ahead of schedule, cleanup was neat and tidy. They definitely deserve this five star rating!!Jerry Haugstad2023-07-08They were on time , did a very professional job, and left no mess. Very satisfied.Jerry K2023-07-08I had bids from several companies. Pacific Arboriculture was not the lowest bid, but all the lower bids I received I am not sure even knew what a tree was. Pacific Arboriculture's bid was considerable lower than any of the other professional tree companies I dealt with. Pacific Arboriculture provided the most competitive bid and their explanation of how they would tackle the project was exactly what I was looking for. They trimmed 2 large oaks for me to get the deadwood out and remove limbs that were scraping the house and RV. It was all done by climbing, no equipment to run over the lawn etc. While the tree trimming part was impressive, the way they handled traffic coming by, safety procedures, the cleanup, the extra things they did was equally impressive. The team of 4 that came were all friendly, work focused, and efficient in their job. At the end of the day my trees looked wonderful, the yard and street were clean and when thy left you would be hard pressed to tell they had been there. I would highly recommend you contact them if your looking for tree work.Leslie Miller2023-06-20Impressed from start to finish! Very responsive, friendly, professional, stayed true to the estimate, worked quickly, confirmed work before-during-after, & left things better than they found them! Highly recommend! Great job Ryan, Red, Kyle, & Brandon! 🙌Chris2023-06-20I reached out to 5+ arborist to get quotes and Ryan was the only one who not only showed up earlier but actually sent over the quote after our discussion. In addition, Christine was very helpful and talked through the process with excellent scheduling timelines. When the crew arrived on soon, they were friendly and got straight to business. Within less than an hour, the crew finished what they came to do and were as professional as they were when they arrived. The only call out is that they indeed did clean up the debris, however, there was left over leaves/misc, however, the other factors outweighed and gave a 5-star in my book.Ashley Miller2023-06-15The team that came out was great! They were fast, did great work, and kept my boys entertained for hours!BA McN2023-06-12Exceptional quality service from beginning to end. Knowledgeable, efficient, and professional in each and every step. Clean-up was incredibly thorough. They came highly recommended and I would carry that forward and recommend them to anyone needing their services.Becky Vance2023-06-03I can't say enough good things, Ryan came to give a quote, was communicative, on time, very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Jared and his crew were on time as well, polite, and as my husband said "savage" up in the trees. Our 4yr old granddaughter was totally entertained watching them. They were definitely a well oiled machine! 5 trees taken out, stump ground, 1 birch and 3 large evergreens limbed up several feet, all within a couple hours and cleaned up. Great Job everyone! Highly recommend!Bryan Hesse2023-04-17Great company, punctual, conscious and respectful of our yard and home. Would use again
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Tacoma, Washington Tree Services
Tree Pruning
From planting new trees and structural pruning to treating infestation and disease, you can trust our experts to protect your trees with our plant healthcare services.
Residential Tree Services
Our certified arborists near you can assist with all your residential tree needs, from tree branch removal to brush clearing. Learn more below.
Tree Removal & Stump Grinding
If you have a tree on your property that needs removal, choose Pacific Arboriculture. We specialize in fast, effective tree removal in Tacoma.
24-hour Emergency Services
Fallen limbs or downed trees can pose a risk to your home. Our emergency tree services are available 24/7, so you can get help day or night.
Firewood for Sale
Get fresh or seasoned local firewood for sale in the Tacoma area. Choose from several wood varieties.
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Leave Tacoma's environmental regulations and city code nuances to us
DO YOU NEED A PERMIT?
Tacoma Municipal Code (TMC) 9.18 requires permits for pruning or tree removal in the right-of-way, and TMC 9.20 requires permits for pruning or removal of trees from the right-of-way or public property for view purposes. In most situations, removal of a tree in the right-of-way will require replacement of the tree. Tree Work permits are available at aca.accela.com/tacoma.
TREE REMOVAL REGULATIONS IN TACOMA
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Hazard Tree Removal
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What is a hazard tree? A tree becomes hazardous when one or more characteristics meet or exceed a threshold of risk. Below that threshold, the tree is not considered to be a hazard. How are the risk factors assessed? Risk factors are assessed during a tree risk assessment performed by a Certified Tree Risk Assessor. What is a tree risk assessment? Tree risk assessment examines the whole tree, or a part of it. It is only undertaken when there is a target (people and/or property within striking distance of the tree or its parts) that might be damaged if the tree or tree part were to fail. |
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Street Tree Removal |
A Tree Work Permit and a barricade permit are required for removal/replacement of trees in the right-of-way. Note that submitting an application does not guarantee you a permit, and that you must have the permit in hand before beginning any removal or major pruning work. In addition, in most situations removal of a street tree will require replacement of the street tree. Tree removal requires the stump also be removed to at least eight inches below the surface. Tree and stump removal must be completed within 30 days of permit issuance. Failure to obtain a permit or meet the conditions of the permit may result in fines of up to $100 per violation and/or imprisonment in the County Jail for up to 30 days. (TMC 9.18.040). |
Apply for a removal permit here. |
| Private Trees outside of environmentally critical areas | SDCI PERMIT MAY BE REQUIRED In general, you cannot remove exceptional trees (exceptional trees are trees that are of significant size or have historical or ecological value) or cut down more than 3 non-exceptional trees 6’’ or greater in diameter each year unless they are determined to be hazardous through a hazard tree assessment by a certified tree risk professional (see TIP 242 for details) |
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TREE PRUNING REGULATIONS IN TACOMA
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Street Tree Pruning |
A permit is required prior to performing any street tree pruning work. Street trees are trees in the public right-of-way, typically between the curb and sidewalk. The permit is available online at no fee from the Permit Center. The City of Tacoma requires abutting property owners to maintain adjoining rights-of-way in a manner that is safe for the public. The City of Tacoma requires maintaining clearance standards 8 feet above the full width of sidewalk and 14 feet above the full width of streets and alleys. The City of Tacoma, in general, does not maintain trees in the rights-of-way that are not abutting City-owned private property (this includes pruning and removal); exceptions may occasionally be made due to easement stipulations, construction, abatement and other similar reasons. |
The permit is available online at no fee from the Permit Center. You may also call the Permit Center at (253) 591-5030 or send them an email. |
Private Property Tree Pruning |
The City of Tacoma generally has no tree cutting ordinance that regulates the cutting of trees on private properties (pruning or removal). You may need a permit if your property is located in or near critical areas as defined by Tacoma Municipal Code 13.11. Critical areas include critical aquifer recharge areas, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas (FWHCAs), flood hazard areas, geologically hazardous areas, stream corridors, and wetlands. | Please call the Permit Counter at (253) 591-5030 and a Permit Specialist will review your property status to determine if a permit is needed. |
Pruning for Views |
The City of Tacoma does not prune or remove trees to preserve views for public or private benefit. If you wish to apply for a permit for any pruning or removal to be completed on a tree within a right-of-way or located on City-owned parcels, you may do so here.
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Standard Types of Pruning |
Structural pruning is the pruning of young trees to develop good structure, including a strong and well established central leader, strong branch attachments, and adequate spacing and distribution of scaffold branches. Young tree pruning occurs on an ongoing basis the first ten years after tree planting. Crown cleaning is the removal of water sprouts and dead, dying, diseased, crowded, weakly attached and low vigor branches from a tree’s crown. Crown raising for clearance of the street and sidewalk removes the lower branches of a tree in order to provide clearance for vehicles, pedestrians, and buildings. The City of Tacoma requires maintaining clearance standards 8 feet above the full width of sidewalk and 14 feet above the full width of streets and alleys. |
For questions about permits, please contact the Permit Center at (253) 591-5030 or email. |
Tacoma's Tree People
Maintaining trees in and around Tacoma, Washington, is a challenging task because the rich environment that surrounds the city provides for tree growth year-round. If you need to maintain your trees, look no further than Pacific Arboriculture. We are Tacoma’s tree people! Our professional arborists have years of experience in the area, understand the job we are there to do, and follow all safety and legal guidelines to get the job done right every time without worry. You can trust our team to handle your tree service with ease.
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