Tree removal, pruning, stump grinding and 24/7 emergency tree service for Fox Island property owners, planned around island access and shoreline rules.
Fox Island is an unincorporated island community in Pierce County, at the south end of the Gig Harbor Peninsula. It’s roughly five square miles, and the Fox Island Bridge across Hale Passage is its only road connection to the mainland.
Every truck and piece of equipment for a tree job comes over that bridge, so good planning matters here more than most places. Arborsmith Pro Tree Service serves Fox Island with tree removal, trimming and pruning, stump grinding and 24/7 emergency tree service. Tell us the full scope of your project when you call so the visit can be planned well.
Because Fox Island is unincorporated, Pierce County’s Planning & Public Works department handles land-use matters. The county has critical-areas regulations covering things like wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat and steep slopes, plus a Shoreline Master Program. Large timber harvests can also involve forest-practices requirements.
Island properties often have trees on shoreline banks and slopes, which is exactly where these rules are most likely to come into play. Tree-removal requirements can vary based on the property, the jurisdiction and the circumstances, so check with Pierce County before removing trees in those areas. We don’t provide permitting or legal advice.
Dead, damaged or leaning trees, including trees near homes and decks taken down in sections.
Dead wood, clearance and thinning, including careful view work without topping.
Trees down on houses, vehicles or driveways. Call (360) 590-8771.
Waterfront homes often want more light and a clearer view, and waterfront trees take the brunt of the wind. Selective limb removal and crown thinning can open a view and reduce the load a tree carries in a storm, often without removing it. Topping is never the answer: it leads to weak regrowth that can become a hazard later.
A stump left behind after a removal can be ground below the surface so the area can be leveled and replanted. On an island job, it usually makes sense to include stump grinding in the same visit rather than scheduling a separate trip.
Yes. Fox Island is part of our service area, along with nearby Gig Harbor. Call (360) 590-8771 for a free estimate.
Fox Island is in unincorporated Pierce County, so Pierce County’s requirements apply. Check with the county before removing trees near the shoreline or on slopes.
Often, with selective pruning and thinning. We’ll tell you honestly if a request would harm the tree.
Pierce County’s community plan for the Gig Harbor Peninsula, which includes Fox Island, calls for preserving significant trees where possible. It’s one more reason to consider pruning before removal.
Stay clear of it and any downed lines, and call your electric utility if lines are involved. Then call (360) 590-8771; emergency tree service is available 24/7.
Estimates are free. For storm damage and other emergencies, call any time, 24/7.
Tell us about the trees and where you are on the island. Call (360) 590-8771 or send a request, and we’ll get back to you with a free estimate. For a tree emergency, call any time, 24/7.
Tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding and 24/7 emergency tree service. Based in Port Orchard, serving Kitsap County and nearby communities.
