Tree removal, trimming and pruning, stump grinding and 24/7 emergency tree service for Shelton property owners, inside city limits and out.
Shelton is the only incorporated city in Mason County and the county seat, on Oakland Bay and Hammersley Inlet. Arborsmith Pro Tree Service serves Shelton with tree removal, trimming and pruning, stump grinding and 24/7 emergency tree service. We’re licensed, bonded and insured, and estimates are free.
One question comes before almost any tree job here: is the property inside Shelton’s city limits, or out in unincorporated Mason County? The answer decides whose rules apply.
A Shelton mailing address doesn’t always mean a property is inside city limits. Tree-removal requirements can vary based on the property, the jurisdiction and the circumstances, so check with the right office before removing trees. We don’t provide permitting or legal advice.
Every job is built from four services, and many combine two or three:
Call for an estimate if you notice dead branches or bare sections of canopy during the growing season, cracks in the trunk, mushrooms or soft wood at the base, a new lean, or broken limbs hanging in the canopy after a storm. Hanging limbs are often more dangerous than what’s already on the ground.
Late winter, while many trees are dormant, is often a good time for pruning because the branch structure is easy to see. Fall is a good time to have the trees closest to your house looked at before storm season. A hazard doesn’t wait for the calendar, though: a cracked trunk or hanging limb should be dealt with whenever it’s found.
A tree between the sidewalk and the street may not be entirely yours to manage. If a tree is near a street, sidewalk or other public area, ask the City of Shelton whether it’s in the public right-of-way before arranging any pruning or removal.
Every removal leaves wood, branches and a stump behind. Decide during your estimate what should happen to each, whether that’s keeping firewood, having debris handled or adding stump grinding, so it’s part of the plan from the start.
Keep everyone away from the tree and anything it’s touching, and stay clear of downed lines. Contact your insurance company if a tree has damaged your home; coverage varies, and photos and records of the work help. Then call (360) 590-8771. Emergency tree service is available 24/7.
Yes. Shelton is part of our service area. Call (360) 590-8771 for a free estimate.
Inside city limits, the City of Shelton; outside, Mason County. Requirements vary, so check before removal.
Often, yes, if the tree is basically healthy. We’ll tell you if we think pruning won’t make it safe.
Yes. Trees near fences, beds and outbuildings are taken down in controlled sections. Point out anything you want protected at your estimate.
Yes. 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 the property is. 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.
