What Does It Cost For Tree Trimming In Seattle, WA?

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When calculating the cost of trimming or pruning your trees, there are six factors that professional tree trimmers and arborists consider.

They are: 

Size - the bigger the tree, the more branches there are that need trimming and the greater the safety precautions, which means more labor and higher cost. 

Location - Is the tree in a hard-to-reach spot? Near a power line? If the tree is in a location that cannot be accessed by a bucket truck, the arborist must climb the tree to trim it, increasing labor and increasing the cost.

Accessibility - If the tree trimmer needs to clear the area to trim the tree safely and climb the tree to trim it, that drives up the cost considerably. It can even double depending on the level of care your tree trimming needs to take.

PRO TIP:  If the tree is near utilities or power lines, those companies will trim the tree for you for free. 

Number Of Trees - If you need several trees trimmed or pruned, your Seattle tree trimming costs will increase accordingly. 

Condition - If the tree has not been pruned or trimmed in a while (or ever) it requires more time and care to prune, trim, and sculpt than a tree that gets professionally trimmed and pruned annually.

Health - If the tree has disease or pests, chances are it has deteriorated, making tree trimming riskier increasing the cost. The tree care specialist will do their utmost to treat and restore your unhealthy tree. However, if unsuccessful, tree removal will be recommended. 

In general, the bigger the tree, the riskier the trimming process, and the higher the cost.

You may think you can save money by trimming your trees yourself. However, if you consider the equipment costs, safety risks, and potential of doing more harm than good trimming your trees, professional tree trimming is extremely affordable.

Many people think tree trimming and pruning are the same, but they are not. Tree trimming is what professionals refer to when they trim away dead branches to promote healthy growth and ensure your shrubs, and hedges are lush and full. Tree trimming requires knowledge of the growth patterns of individual species and care to not damage the healthy sections of branches. What most people think is tree trimming is actually pruning.

Tree pruning is precise, deliberate and calculated. Tree pruning is when professional tree care specialists cut away live branches to shape your trees, hedges, and shrubs, and control growth. Pruning fruit trees increases fruit production and ensures easy harvesting by controlling branch growth. While tree trimming can be done at a variety of times during the year, pruning can only be done at specific times of year and requires extensive knowledge of the growth patterns of individual species.

Done incorrectly, both trimming and pruning can do more harm than good and can even be fatal for the tree. Having a professional tree care company near you provide you with tree trimming and pruning services ensures the healthy growth and lasting beauty of your trees which saves you money and the heartache of premature tree removal.

Tree trimming is one of those home improvement projects that are too dangerous to DIY and should only be completed by a knowledgeable professionsl tree service near you. Read this porch article to learn why tree trimming is one of the 7 Home Repairs That Are Too Dangerous to DIY.

Sound Tree Care LLC is a professional tree care company serving  Seatac, Seattle, WA, and the surrounding area. We have a certified arborist in-house who consults on every tree service. Request a free quote to determine what your Seattle area tree trimming or pruning services will cost.