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Prusik Contracting
4.9(
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"prompt response, very professional and fair in price. I was at work when Grant did the work of taking my tree downtree down. When I returned home aside from the tree being totally Removed Yet they did such a great job of cleaning up the job site there was no signs of any work Having been done. I would highly recommend this company and would hire them again with no hesitation"
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Maple Removal
Leaning Maple Removal
Massive Big Leaf Maple Removal
Tricky Alder Removal

+3

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Sound Stump Removal
4.9(
266
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My giant cherry tree fell over at 5pm and I called Brian for emergency tree removal. The next morning, he had a crew out to chop down and chip the tree. He then came out with the stump grinder and took care of the rest. It was all done by 1:00pm!! I cannot recommend Sound Stump more highly. I was in a situation where the rest of the tree could have fallen and done serious damage to property. Brian saved the day; the arborists were incredibly kind, conscientious, and helpful, which I especially appreciated in an emergency. This is an exemplary company. Thank you, Brian!"
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lake stevens

+11

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Oso landcape
5.0(
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Great, fast work with a smile! They did an excellent job removing a falling tree from my front yard. The cleanup was very thorough, too. They came out of their way to help me (I live in a remote, rural area in Western Washington near the mountains). They gave me a great price, too. I highly recommend OSO Landscaping!"
Xeriscaping Project
A Client Request to Relocate an Irrigation Manifold and Filter
Tree service for a client
Tree Service Done to a Client Halfway Through
Clearing a Backyard Property

+8

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wildfire Solutions & Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
26
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roberto contacted me right away and came out the same afternoon to see the job and give me an estimate. He listened to what I wanted to be done and did exactly that. I am so pleased with the job he did that I have scheduled a date for him to come back again in the spring to take care of my other trees. He definitely cares about trees and his customers."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tip Top Landscaping LLC
4.9(
7
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tito and Bear did an excellent job of trimming, pruning, weeding and cleaning up our yard. They have good work ethics; are professional and friendly. They are top notch."
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Landscaping
Retaining Wall 1
Retaining Wall 1
Retaining Wall 2

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Strong Wall Landscape - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Serving Malaga, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These guys are great. After another contractor we have used for several years canceled, then dropped us completely, we had to search for a replacement. Strongwall showed up as promised, gave a reasonable quote, and did exactly what we asked. Most important, they are good at what they do. Our job included thinning both deciduous and conifer trees. The results were very professional. Notable is the exceptional job they did of cleanup, better than any other contractor we have employed. We highly recommend Strongwall Landscaping."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

The typical lifespan of a Bradford pear is relatively short, only 15 to 25 years. However, these trees have issues long before their life is over. Due to their soft wood and fast-growing branches, Bradford pear trees often split around 15 years, making them a risk for falling branches and more prone to disease. 

You should not trim an oak tree in the summer. Oak trees are especially susceptible to disease, and open tree wounds are an invitation for beetles that carry tree-killing fungus. If there’s no risk that the oak tree will do damage to your property or hurt someone, it’s best to save the trimming for fall or winter. If you can, seal the wound with latex to prevent fungus from getting inside.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

A tree can split because of high winds, a change in temperature, or from an infestation or tree disease. All of these factors can overlap, making a single cause difficult to pinpoint. While winter storms are some of the most common causes for a tree to split, it can also happen because of termites or rot.

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