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Avatar for Pacific Northwest Arborists Inc
Pacific Northwest Arborists Inc
4.3(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pacific Northwest Arborists was great to work with. Keith helped me realize that my browning cherry tree was not in great shape so I ended up having them remove it. They also pruned my apple tree which looks better than it has in years. The crew was great to work with - especially considering the 90 degree heat. I would definitely hire them again."
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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RAMOS CLEAN UP
4.5(
306
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We purchased a home in 2011 in southwest Portland that sits on nearly an acre of land. When we moved in we thought how nice that the house was surrounded by woods (privacy and nature galore). We have since realized that this 'natural retreat' caused two primary problems: not enough land for the kids and adults to play even though we had an acre footprint, claustophia as the brush and ivy and blackberry bushes slowly closed in around us. I love the house and the land, but don't be fooled, maintaining an aestheticly pleasing landscape when your house is 'in the woods' is a tremendous challenge. What at one point can seem like a intentional, mature, focused landscape can quickly transform into an  overgrown mess. We contacted Douglas and Ramos Cleanup to intitially clear one of the  side yards and lay barkdust. Douglas made an immediate effort to come to the property and promptly provided a bid. The bid was reasonable and lower than one other company I contacted. My wife and I decided to hire Ramos. Perhaps the best decision we have made since moving  into the house two years ago.
These guys are unbelievable. They came on a Saturday exactly at the time they said. By the time they had finished, my wife and I had decided to hire Ramos to perform a much more comprehensive clearing project. The idea was create a clean and groomed mature landscape all the way around the house that would act as a buffer to the forest that remained at the perimeter of the property. They came back the next two days (working 10 hours on Sunday) with a team of 6 or 7 and literally transformed the property. When they finished, my wife and I simply walked around the land dumfounded. They not only cleared trees, massive stumps that had been swallowed by ivy, blackberry bushes, years of overgrowth; they also new exactly what to perserve. They trimmed the shrubs and trees meticulously, uncovered plants we never even new were there, and made everything look spotless. My wife immediately commented how relaxed the place now made her feel. Bingo. They gave a bid at the beginning of the project and stuck to it even though they uncovered (literally) challenges (huge old growth stumps) along the way. I don't even know how many dead and dying  trees they removed, but it was a ton. They even cleared a larger area in the front of the house because they knew that was what was needed to make it all come together. I can't say enough good things about this company. Hire them without concern (and I rarely have ever said that about any company). They are the only people I will use for now on. They are professional, courteous, efficient, and knowledgable. They busted they tails to transform our property. 10 out of 10.
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Painting
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Painting

+13

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Titan Tree Care, LLC
4.5(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated business looking to protect your investments by providing the best in tree removal services. \nDon't let hazardous tree limbs have the potential to ruin your home, business, or landscaping. \nWe will take care of those low lying branches, or the full tree. \nThe bigger the tree, the better. There's no time to wait when it comes to protecting your home or business, book your free estimate now! \n

Dead Popper Tree
Tree Removal
Dead Popper Tree
Tree Removal
Dead Popper Tree

+20

Response time6 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Eli's Tree Service
5.0(
11
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Crew did a phenomenal job taking down a complete tree and then trimming another tree for me. They were very efficient and proffessional on not damaging any of the fences that were near the trees. I will definitely hire them back in the future and recommend their services to anybody!!"
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Watts Tree Service
4.8(
30
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Forest Grove, OR and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve been trying to find someone to cut back a giant tree that was hitting my neighbors house for months with nothing but bad luck. Watts came out and gave me an estimate a day after I called them. That was on a Thursday. That following Monday the guys showed up 9am on the dot! They were friendly and professional and got right down to business and beautifully rid me of my problem tree and all the debris in 15 minutes! I wish I had found them sooner!!! I can’t recommend them enough and I plan on calling on them every time I need a tree cut!!! Thank you, Watts gang!!"
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Large Tree Removals

+6

Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Cutting down a dead tree is always strongly advisable. Aside from being an eyesore, a dead tree can be extremely hazardous, especially when it’s near people or structures. Even if the tree isn’t near your home, it can still harbor pests and diseases that can potentially spread to nearby plants and homes.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

If a tree stump is removed properly, the chances of a tree growing back are low. However, if a tree has a robust root system, roots can sometimes sprout and someday grow into a tree. The chance of regrowth will depend on several factors such as the type of tree, soil quality, and strength of the root system. In general, it is not recommended to plant a tree where a stump was removed.

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