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Avatar for Douglas Tree Service & Landworks LLC
Douglas Tree Service & Landworks LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Steve was amazing! He came out the same day to look at the tree, provide an estimate, then came back the next day to remove the tree. He was quick, efficient, friendly, and professional. I highly recommend Douglas Tree Service!"
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Maple Tree Removal
Maple Tree Removal

+5

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Highlander Logging, Inc.
4.7(
53
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Tree Removal

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his team at Highlander Tree Service recently removed a maple tree from a steep incline location. From the beginning of communication with Mike, he was friendly, knowledgeable and very efficient with immediate cost information. He not only quoted the price, but offered to do other helpful tasks with a willingness that is so refreshing. Mike and Nick worked this process with skill and such carefulness in the surrounding area and also the clean-up process was impeccable. I highly recommend their service and work ethics. Thank you, Highlander Logging and Tree Service!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Willapa Tree Service LLC
5.0(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tedd, was courteous, punctual, knowledgeable. and very proficient. He explained everything as he went and his cleanup was superb, better than our local lawn services do in the neighborhood. I will use them again."
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10 ft Log Inbound!
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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H&M Woodworks
5.0(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Kelso, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"everything went very well. The trees that we had cut were close to the water pump and our home. He cut the trees and told us where they would land and they landed just where he said. The job was done in less that 2 hours if that. A very good experience and we would hire him again. We would and have recommended him."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

While the trees in your backyard are good for the environment and look beautiful, they could present a danger to your home under the wrong circumstances. This task is typically beyond the capabilities of the average homeowner due to its dangerous nature, so it’s best to leave this task to a professional. In some cities, it’s even illegal to remove a tree yourself.

Steer clear of the area and contact your utility company immediately. It will have a website portal and/or a phone number to report downed trees and electrical issues. If the tree appears to be on public land, you may want to call your local government and report the issue there, too.

In some states and municipalities, you will need a permit to remove a tree on your property. In many cases where permits are required, a tree must reach a maximum height before a permit is required to remove it. You can either ask your local building department or a tree removal professional if you’ll need a permit. If you do, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 for the permit alone. Your tree removal company should pull the permit for you and include the permit fee in your total.

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