When a tree has died, been damaged or become a hazard, Arborsmith Pro Tree Service removes it safely for homeowners and property owners in Port Orchard and throughout Kitsap County.
Taking down a tree is a permanent decision, and it’s rarely as simple as cutting at the base. Most trees that need to come down are growing near something that matters: a house, a garage, a fence line, a driveway or overhead lines. A safe removal accounts for where every piece of the tree will land.
Arborsmith Pro Tree Service is based in Port Orchard and removes trees for homeowners and property owners across Kitsap County, including Bremerton, Silverdale and Manchester, as well as nearby Gig Harbor. We’re licensed, bonded and insured, and every estimate is free.
Not every problem tree needs to be removed. Sometimes taking out dead or damaged wood is enough. These are the situations where removal is often the safest choice:
If you’re not sure which side of the line a tree falls on, that’s what the free estimate is for. If tree trimming and pruning can solve the problem, we can talk through that option too.
On the Kitsap Peninsula it’s common to find tall Douglas firs and western red cedars within a few feet of a house, often left standing when the lot was first cleared. When there isn’t room to drop a tree in one piece, it’s taken down from the top in manageable sections, so each piece can be controlled instead of falling onto the roof, the neighbor’s yard or a line.
Trees near structures, fences, decks and gardens take more planning and more time than a tree in an open yard, and that care is a big part of the job. If a tree is touching or close to power lines, contact your electric utility; the utility may need to be involved before any work happens.
It helps to move vehicles, outdoor furniture and anything fragile away from the work area, and to keep kids and pets inside while work is underway. Point out anything we should know about, such as sprinkler heads, septic components, buried lines or plants you want protected.
Where a tree stands and how easily it can be reached shapes how the job is done. A tree beside the driveway is a different job from one behind a fence, on a slope or at the end of a narrow side yard. Let us know about gates, soft lawns and tight spots when you request your estimate.
Stay well back from the work area until you’re told it’s clear. Heavy wood is coming down, and the safe zone is often larger than people expect.
Talk with us during your estimate about what should happen afterward, including the stump, the wood and the debris. If you plan to replant, lay sod or use the space, stump grinding is usually the next step, and it’s often simplest to do it as part of the same project.
If a tree has already fallen on your home or vehicle, is blocking your driveway, or is cracked and leaning toward something, don’t wait for a regular appointment. Emergency tree service is available 24/7. Keep people away from the tree and anything it’s touching, and if power lines are involved, stay well clear and contact your electric utility first.
Because removal is permanent, it’s worth asking whether a tree can be kept. A tree with a few dead limbs, branches over the roof or a crowded canopy can often be made safer with trimming and pruning. A tree that is dead, badly decayed, split through the trunk or seriously unstable usually can’t be fixed with pruning, and removal is the safer path. During your free estimate we can talk through both options.
It depends on the size of the tree, where it stands, how much room there is to work, and what you want done with the stump and wood afterward. A tree in an open yard is a very different job from the same tree leaning over a house. Call (360) 590-8771 for a free estimate.
It depends. Requirements can vary based on where your property is located and the circumstances of the removal. Check with your local city or county before removing a tree to find out what applies to your property.
Yes. Trees near homes, garages and fences are usually taken down in controlled sections rather than felled in one piece. If power lines are involved, contact your electric utility before any work begins.
Not automatically. Stump grinding is a separate service that grinds the stump down below the soil surface. Many people have it done at the same time as the removal.
Not every leaning tree is dangerous. A tree that has grown at an angle for years may be stable. A lean that is new or getting worse, especially with cracked or lifted soil at the base, should be looked at soon.
Estimates are free. For storm damage and other emergencies, call any time, 24/7.
Based in Port Orchard and serving Kitsap County, including:
Tell us about the tree and where it’s located. Call (360) 590-8771 or send a request, and we’ll get back to you with a free estimate. For a tree that has already fallen or is about to, 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.
