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Top-Rated Arborists in Olympia - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Chet's Tree
Chet's Tree
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They cut down my 80' Maple Tree professionally. They had all the right equipment on site including a heavy duty large capacity chipper. Also had a splitter. All limbs were cut and roped down to prevent any damage to residence. I would highly recommend this company, good service and reasonably priced."
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Get it Rigged!
Fun Times!
Fir double climb
Top just came out!

+1

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Sunrise Landscaping & Tree Removal
Sunrise Landscaping & Tree Removal
4.5(
68
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Heath met us to discuss the project, worked with us to get a quote, and communicated well about the date the work would be done. The project was completed quickly and looks great. I would hire Sunrise Landscaping & Tree Removal again."
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+4

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Northwestern Tree Surgeons, Inc.
4.4(
238
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The trees I wanted trimmed were done in a timely manner and the area was totally cleaned. There was a communications problem. The arborist was the only person on site that spoke English well. He explained what needed to be done to the foreman and left. From then on it was touch and go. Luckily, one of the young guys doing the work spoke some English. I had to watch what was being done, running from the front to the back of my yard. I was having two trees done at once. Sometimes I would catch a mistake being made, as to what I asked for, and sometimes I wouldn't. I finally was able to get a hold of the arborist and have him come back. In the end, the trees were trimmed, it wasn't a disaster, and I was somewhat satisfied with the work."
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding

+19

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
90 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 Olympia, 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
Highlander Logging, Inc.
4.7(
53
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Tree Removal

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike, the owner, is a great guy. His workers were hard-working, nose to the grindstone type of men. They did a great job trimming/de-sailing my very large, tall pine trees in Yelm, WA. They cleaned up great too. I will hire Mike and his guys when I decide to remove a few trees. Use them, you won't be disappointed!!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Martin Landscaping
Martin Landscaping
4.6(
38
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain+1 more

Serving Olympia, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"These guys did a fantastic job removing a whole lot of blackberry vines and a ton of ivy from an overgrown area of my property. They also cut back some huge laurel hedges and did a really great job pruning a cherry tree that had been neglected for too long. Not an easy job but they got it done very quickly and everything looks fantastic."
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping

+6

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

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.

The best time to cut down a tree is during its dormant season, typically in winter or early spring, after all the leaves have fallen. Removing a tree during this period is advantageous for several reasons. Frozen ground helps secure the tree stump, protects the surrounding landscape from damage, and reduces the risk of the tree falling in an unintended direction. With the leaves gone, there is less risk of the tree's foliage getting tangled with other trees. Additionally, since this is often a slower season for tree services, you may be able to hire a professional at a lower rate. This dormant period is also the best time for 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.

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

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