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Avatar for NW Arbor Care LLC
NW Arbor Care LLC
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Burien, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark at NW Arbor Care followed up promptly and came out to see my project which involved trimming several very large branches from 80 feet maples. He gave me a bid on the spot which seemed very reasonable. He clearly trusted his team to work with me, and was he ever right! They were great! Four people who knew what they were doing and worked together like clockwork. They were pleasant, good communicators, knowledgable, and really good at what they did. I'm so happy with the work which exceeded my expectations. They were flexible and thorough. They cleaned up so it looked better than when they came. I will hire them for any tree trimming needs in the future."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Pacific Arboriculture
4.8(
69
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Burien, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time I hired this company due to the service, quality and price. Altogether a great value, and the team was great. Ryan is easy to work with and was on time for the estimate and reasonable pricing, Christine in the office was professional and responsive, the crew was on time, efficient and just a good bunch of guys. Highly recommend calling them for an estimate and to discuss your job. I will without hesitation hire again when I need tree service."
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+218

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Altaview Tree Service, LLC
Altaview Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
93
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Burien, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Altaview Tree Service team was so great to work with! Brenda stayed on top of everything and kept in contact with me through the permit process, which isn't always the easiest. Once the team was here, they were timely, super efficient, and extremely careful and respectful of the surroundings (including my neighbors yard!). I relied on their expertise regarding the trimming and my maple tree looks so healthy and well taken care of. I'm so happy with this service and can't wait to hire them again for other projects. I will certainly be referring them to friends and neighbors!"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
4.4(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Burien, WA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great guys to work with. Their team of arborists trimmed my trees and shrub with excellent care and left no trace behind that they were there other than perfectly pruned trees! Great pricing as well. WIll definitely use them again. Thank you!"
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Stump Grinding

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
88 neighbors recently requested a quote
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American Tree Care
4.9(
58
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Burien, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"4th time hiring American Tree Care and once again they showed up on-time, did all of the promised work - plus some - matched the estimate and was polite, courteous and very efficient. Removed a died-all-of-a-sudden tree plus another heavy-leaning tree near the telephone and power lines and then trimmed huge cedar limbs that were rubbing on the roof. In the end, there is a nice pile of shavings for the walkway, a neat stack of logs for my neighbor to have - and that's it... nothing more to clean up, nothing damaged and no surprises. Don't hire another tree service without talking to American Tree Care first - it's not too good to be true."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bushman Tree Service Inc
4.5(
300
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Burien, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mark was very professional and they did a great job of cleaning up the site afterward. Only concern was the cost $675 seemed quite high for tree trimming and taking out old branches. But got bids, and Bushman was the most competitive. So tree trimming appears to be one of those more expensive services for some reason."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Eastside Tree Works
4.3(
55
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Burien, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dan came out to give us an assessment about the health of an old cedar we have next to our home. I was concerned that he wouldn't be "straight" and would try to upsell services. However, I really wanted an experienced arborist to let me know why parts of my tree appear to be dying. Dan checked our tree out thoroughly and gave us his opinion that the tree is stressed but will most likely bounce back over the next several months. He then went on to look at a number of other trees on our property -- ALL AT NO CHARGE TO US -- and without trying to sell us any services. I have complete confidence in Dan and Eastside Tree Works. They came to take care of our landscape needs and didn't attempt to profit off of our ignorance. I will not hesitate to use them in the future!"
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC
A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC
5.0(
8
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Burien, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend A Plus Dirt Works Excavation, LLC. Their customer service and communication response time was incredible, the scheduling was easy, their scheduling availability was excellent, and their work was absolutely superb!! We will definitely hire them again in the future. Kristina Montgomery"
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+1

Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for Arbor Barber Tree Service, LLC
Arbor Barber Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Burien, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blake and the Arbor Barber team were fantastic! I had originally contacted four companies to provide me with estimates for cutting down two overgrown cherry trees. One company didn't show to provide an estimate and the remaining three were all within $50-$100 of each other. While Arbor Barber were the highest estimate, they were the company that I felt the most comfortable with. From the phone call with their office to schedule the appointment, to owner (Blake) that came to provide the estimate, to the crew that arrived to do the work, they were the most professional and friendly, and provided the most honest and pressure free estimate. The quality of the work was amazing, and I would recommend Arbor Barber to anyone that is looking for a fair and honest company to assist them with tree service."
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Response rate99%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Though summer is not ideal, you can do some light pruning during this time of year. Just make sure it’s not excessive. Vigorous pruning will stress the tree and impact next year’s growth. Generally, August to September are the best summer-pruning months, particularly for fruit trees.

Absolutely. These steps are significantly easier, too, especially when it comes to preserving the root ball and moving the palm tree. However, you will want to make sure the tree has plenty of fertilizer to establish itself and start growing. Supports may also be more important, as it can take extra time for a potted palm to spread out its roots. If you are transferring a palm to another pot, you’ll want to move up a size or two to a larger pot. Make sure the pot has excellent drainage to keep the palm from getting waterlogged.

While there is a lot of debate about whether boiling water is strong enough to kill tree roots, it is not best to remove the roots from large, old trees. You may be able to weaken young roots enough to remove them manually, but boiling water will likely not do the trick for large root systems.

If you’re taking down a tree that you don’t suspect is affected by disease or pests and it’s nowhere near your home or other structures, then calling in a tree company should work fine. However, anything more involved means an arborist is a better option. These pros have years of experience with tree removal and can safely take down trees located next to structures, and they have the tools, sanitization equipment, and experience to remove sick or dying trees without infecting nearby trees. 

If tree branches cross well into your property line, in many cases, these branches become part of your property, and you can trim them up until your neighbor’s property line. However, this issue will vary based on local ordinances, so you should do your research before making any decisions. Better yet, speak with your neighbor about how to handle any tree issues. 

If you don’t mind the branches, you can leave them be, but if they’re becoming a hazard, it’s definitely worth having a conversation.

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