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Avatar for The Tree Brothers, LLC
The Tree Brothers, LLC
5.0(
37
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with Tree Brothers! From start to finish, their professionalism and attention to detail really stood out. Adam and Toni were both fantastic responsive, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. They made what could have been a stressful job feel smooth and easy. The crew showed up on time, worked efficiently, and left the yard spotless after removing several large trees. I couldn’t be happier with the results. I highly recommend Tree Brothers to anyone looking for reliable and top-quality tree removal services!"
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+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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EVERGREEN ARBORWORKS
5.0(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Evergreen Arborworks is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal

+21

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Trailhead Tree Service LLC
5.0(
20
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job! I was very impressed on their attention to details on the shrubs. They were ontime and their pricing was great! I highly recommend them as they are respectful and professional. Thanks Ryan and Cooper!"
Preparing to safely fall the whole tree in order to cut logs for milling.
Approaching the tree with the tractor and grapple.  Lawn is protected from tractor tire damage.
The old pine could no longer fend off the beetles.  2021 was a hot, dry summer and unfortunately many trees were lost.  The fall zone for this large tree was tight, but with some careful preparations and precautions, the tree was successfully felled with no collateral damage.
Roof Clearance
Ornamental Pruning

+41

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Sure Cut Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
8
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sure Cut Tree Service was excellent in every way. I received a fair bid, and the project started the next day. Communication by phone, text, and email was timely and appropriate. The work was completed on time and exceeded my expectations. As part of the project, Sure Cut removed three mature ponderosa pines close to power lines and my neighbor's home. My neighbor was also pleased with their professionalism and friendliness! Well done, Nick."
Another removal
Removal by the lake
Fir tree, I’m in a pine tree near by.
When there are two tops.
Large pine 3 foot in diameter.

+6

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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TREECO
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin at TreeCo did a great job with our tree removal project!!! He was professional, reliable and thorough. He listened to our concerns, provided his recommendations and fit us onto his schedule pretty quickly."
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+6

Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for The Tree Brothers, LLC
The Tree Brothers, LLC
5.0(
53
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Elk, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam and his crew do amazing work. I was able to get a project quote promptly and communication from the start was great. My project quote was competitively priced and Adam was able to offer insight and options to meet my needs. They took down several trees and brush and I was very happy with the end product, clean up, and care they showed my lawn. I plan to utilize them for every tree service I need in the future."
Farm Tree Removal
Pine Tree Removal at Farm
Response time11 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Generally, homeowners do not need permission to cut down a tree on their own private property, but there are several exceptions where a permit may be required. You might need a permit if the tree is particularly large, old, or a protected species, such as a heritage tree. Trees located near public property or power lines can also be subject to special rules. Additionally, many local governments and homeowners associations (HOAs) have regulations controlling which trees can be removed to manage an area's appearance or prevent the spread of invasive species. To avoid hefty fines, it is crucial to check with your local government and HOA to determine if a permit is needed before you begin.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

Professionals use assessments, strategic cuts, specialized equipment, and safety measures to ensure healthy growth or the safe removal of trees or shrubs.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

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