Tree Removal
Hazard and storm-damaged removals, tight-access work, and removals near homes, fences, and utilities in Seattle.
Seattle Tree Service by ISA Certified Arborists
Safe tree removal, precision pruning, and permit-ready arborist services for Seattle homes, HOAs, and commercial properties.
Sound Tree Care LLC provides professional tree removal, precision pruning, arborist consulting, and stump grinding services throughout Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region.
Led by ISA Certified Arborists, our team specializes in safe, code-compliant tree work for homeowners, property managers, and HOAs—combining technical expertise, local permitting knowledge, and modern equipment to deliver reliable results on every job.
🥇 Your Local, Full-Service Tree Experts
Sound Tree Care LLC is a Seattle-based tree service led by ISA Certified Arborists with decades of hands-on experience in tree removal, pruning, risk assessment, and permit-compliant work. We provide safe tree services for homeowners, HOAs, property managers, and contractors throughout Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region.
Trusted, Certified, and Proven
Sound Tree Care is led by ISA Certified Arborists with formal training in tree biology, structural assessment, and risk management. Every recommendation we make is grounded in ANSI A300 standards, local municipal codes, and real-world field experience—so you can feel confident your trees and property are in capable hands.
🏆 Comcast RISE 2025 Grant Recipient
Recognized for operational excellence, community impact, and business leadership.
🌿 Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite 5 Years Running
Consistently rated and recommended by homeowners across the Puget Sound region.
🌳 ISA Certified Arborists & Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Professionally trained to evaluate tree health, structural defects, and potential hazards
✔ Licensed, Bonded, and Fully Insured
Committed to safe, professional, and code-compliant tree care on every job.
- 💡 Certified expertise. Trusted recommendations. Award-winning tree care since 2020.
- These credentials mean clear guidance, safer decisions, and tree work done right the first time—without guesswork or unnecessary risk.
- 👉Request an online consultation to speak directly with a certified arborist.
Comcast RISE 2025 Grant Recipient
Comcast RISE 2025 award badge recognizing Sound Tree Care for innovation and small business impact
2025 Neighborhood Fave – Nextdoor
2025 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave badge for outstanding tree care service in local communities
Professional Tree Services in Seattle & the Puget Sound Region
Seattle’s dense canopy, steep slopes, and seasonal windstorms make professional tree care a safety and property-value issue — not just a landscaping choice. Sound Tree Care provides ISA Certified Arborist services throughout Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound area, including Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, and Tacoma. Our services are organized below by common homeowner and property needs.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
ANSI A300 pruning for clearance, risk reduction, and long-term structure—done with species-appropriate methods.
Stump Grinding
Remove stumps of all sizes while minimizing ground disturbance—clean finish for replanting or landscaping.
Emergency Tree Service
Response for fallen trees, split trunks, and sudden failures—focused on safety, access, and documentation when needed.
Arborist Services & Reports
Permits, insurance documentation, and defensible evaluations by ISA Certified Arborists and TRAQ-qualified assessors.
Land Clearing
Selective clearing, brush removal, ivy/blackberry removal, and site prep for development or property improvements.
Tree Cabling & Bracing
Support systems for structurally compromised trees—reduce movement and failure risk where preservation matters.
Get a Free Estimate
Tell us what you’re dealing with in Seattle and we’ll recommend the safest, most practical next steps.
- Fast scheduling & clear scopes
- Clean job sites
- Permit-aware guidance when required
Request an estimate →
What happens next: A certified arborist reviews your request, evaluates your trees and site conditions, and provides clear, permit-aware recommendations.
Serving Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma and nearby cities. For urgent hazards, call (206) 486-7790.
🌍 Serving Seattle & the Greater Puget Sound Region
Sound Tree Care LLC provides expert tree services across Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and surrounding communities throughout King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties. Whether you live in a dense Seattle neighborhood or on a larger rural property, our team is trained and equipped to handle both residential and commercial tree care with precision.
We’re proud to be a trusted provider for homeowners, HOAs, property managers, contractors, and small businesses across the Puget Sound.
📍Seattle Neighborhoods We Serve
📍North Seattle:
- Green Lake
- Northgate
- Maple Leaf
- Wedgewood
- Lake City
- Roosevelt
- Haller Lake
- Broadview
- Licton Springs
📍Central Seattle:
- Capitol Hill
- Madison Valley
- Madrona
- Central District
- First Hill
- Montlake
- Eastlake
- Yesler Terrace
📍West Seattle:
- West Seattle
- Admiral
- Alki
- Delridge
- Fauntleroy
- High Point
- Arbor Heights
- Highland Park
📍Northwest Seattle:
- Ballard
- Old Ballard
- Loyal Heights
- Sunset Hill
- Crown Hill
- Phinney Ridge
- Greenwood
- Blue Ridge
- North Beach
📍South Seattle:
- Beacon Hill
- Rainier Valley
- Rainier Beach
- Seward Park
- Columbia City
- Mount Baker
- New Holly
📍Downtown & Surrounding:
- Queen Anne
- Belltown
- South Lake Union
- Pioneer Square
- Denny Triangle
- International District
🗺️ Communities We Proudly Serve Across the Puget Sound
Sound Tree Care LLC proudly supports homeowners, HOAs, and property managers throughout the Puget Sound region—from urban neighborhoods to suburban and island communities. From the Eastside foothills to the South Sound and island communities, our team provides expert tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and arborist services—tailored to local landscapes, tree species, and municipal code requirements.
📍 Bellevue and Nearby Communities:
- Bellevue
- Clyde Hill
- Medina
- Bridle Trails
- Newport Hills
- Newport Shores
- Factoria
- Eastgate / Somerset
📍Eastside & Foothills:
📍South King County:
- Renton
- Kent
- Auburn
- Federal Way
- Tukwila
- SeaTac
- Des Moines
- Burien
- Normandy Park
- Newcastle
📍Seattle & North End:
📍Island Communities:
🔍See Where Sound Tree Care Has Made a Difference
From emergency storm removals to precision pruning and long-term tree care, Sound Tree Care LLC proudly serves communities across the Puget Sound region. Our interactive project map showcases real job locations completed by our ISA Certified Arborists — each one representing a satisfied customer and a job done right.
Explore the map to see our commitment to safety, precision, and professional arboricultural care throughout your neighborhood.
🌿Tree Service Project Gallery – Professional Tree Removal, Pruning & Hedge Trimming Across Greater Seattle
Explore real-world examples of our professional tree services in action. From hazardous tree removals and emergency storm response to precision pruning and hedge trimming, Sound Tree Care LLC delivers high-quality results across the Greater Seattle Area — including West Seattle, Tacoma, Federal Way, and surrounding Puget Sound communities.
Every project in this gallery reflects our commitment to safety, property protection, and expert arboricultural care. All work is performed by ISA Certified Arborists following ANSI-A300 standards and local municipal code requirements.
📸 Browse the gallery to see how we’re helping homeowners and property managers maintain safe, healthy, and beautiful trees throughout the Puget Sound region.
💬 Tree Service FAQs — Answers from Certified Arborists
Whether you're dealing with hazardous limbs, storm-damaged trees, or seasonal pruning, our ISA Certified Arborists are here to help. These FAQs cover the most common questions homeowners ask us across Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and the greater Puget Sound region.
If you don’t see your question here, just reach out — we’re happy to assist.
❓How much does tree removal cost in Washington?
Learn about Tree Removal CostsTree removal typically ranges from $500–$3,500+ depending on size, location, proximity to structures, and risk factors. Seattle and King County removals often require hazard evaluation or code compliance work.
➡️We provide free quotes with an on-site arborist assessment.
❓Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
In most Seattle, Shoreline, Burien, and Bellevue locations — yes, a permit may be required.
We help you determine whether your tree falls under:
- Significant tree regulations
- ECA/steep-slope rules
- Emergency exemptions
- SDOT/SDCI street tree rules
❓Are you licensed and insured?
Absolutely. Sound Tree Care LLC is:
- Licensed in Washington
- Fully insured for residential and commercial properties
- Staffed with ISA Certified Arborists and TRAQ Qualified tree risk assessors
➡️ Insurance documents available on request.
❓What areas do you serve?
We serve Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, Olympia, and most Greater Puget Sound communities.
❓What’s the difference between trimming and pruning?
Trimming = cosmetic shaping
Pruning = professional ANSI A300-standard cuts that improve structure, safety, and long-term tree health
➡️ All pruning is performed or supervised by certified arborists.
❓Do you offer emergency tree removal?
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency service for storm damage, fallen trees, blocked driveways, and high-risk situations.
➡️ Call us anytime — emergency line always open.
❓Can you help with invasive plants like ivy or blackberries?
✂️Yes — we offer blackberry clearing, English ivy removal, brush clearing, and small-scale land restoration.
❓Do you offer free wood chips or mulch?
Get Free Wood ChipsYes — many of our pruning, removal, and land-clearing jobs produce clean arborist wood chips. When the material is suitable, we can deliver it locally at no cost. If you’re searching for free wood chips near you, you can learn how our delivery program works on our Free Wood Chips page.
🔒 Licensed, Insured & Safety-Compliant Tree Care
At Sound Tree Care LLC, safety and legal compliance are built into every job we perform. Our ISA Certified Arborists follow strict ANSI Z133 safety standards and ISA Best Management Practices to deliver fully protected, code-compliant tree care.
Our Credentials & Compliance
- 🪪 Washington State Licensed Contractor
- 🛡️ Fully Insured — Liability & Workers’ Compensation
- 🌲 ISA Certified Arborists & TRAQ Qualified
- 🏛 SDOT & SDCI-Compliant for Seattle Right-of-Way Work
- 📝 Written Proposals, Documentation & Permitting Support
- ⚙️ Safe Work Procedures for Removal, Rigging & Aerial Operations
You deserve safe, professional tree care that protects your home, your family, and your investment — every single time.
🌲 Ready for Expert Tree Removal, Pruning & Arborist Services? Let’s Get Started.
Whether you need emergency tree removal, routine pruning, arborist reports, help with permits, or guidance on Seattle’s tree codes, Sound Tree Care LLC is here to help. Our ISA Certified Arborists deliver safe, reliable, and code-compliant tree care throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Renton, and the surrounding Puget Sound region.
Why Homeowners & Property Managers Trust Us
- 🌱 Prevent costly tree problems — protect your home and landscape with professional care.
- 💵 Free, No-Obligation Estimates
- 🪪 Fully Licensed & Insured in Washington State
- 🏙️ Seattle Registered Tree Service Provider
- ⭐ 5-Star Rated on Google, Yelp & Facebook
- 🎖️ ISA Certified Arborists, TRAQ-Qualified
- 🧭 Locally trusted since 2018
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Call Us Today:
206-486-7790
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📍 Proudly serving Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Kent, Renton & the Greater Puget Sound Area.
