Straight talk on tree service costs
Honest ballpark ranges for the Seattle area — and exactly what moves the price. The only real number is a free on-site estimate.
What tree work typically costs around Seattle
Every property is different — treat these as starting points, not a quote. We give a firm price on site, free.
Ranges are general estimates for the Seattle area and vary with size, access, and hazard. Storm and insurance jobs are often covered by your homeowner’s policy.
Four things that determine your quote
Size & species
Height, trunk diameter, and wood density all move the price. A tall fir is a bigger job than a small ornamental.
Access
Can a truck or crane reach it, or must every limb be climbed and rigged out over a roof? Backyard trees cost more.
Targets & hazard
A tree over your house or near a power line has to come down in controlled sections — slower, and more skilled.
Cleanup & stump
Hauling everything away and grinding the stump is real labor. Ours is included; some “cheap” quotes leave it behind.
Why the lowest bid often costs the most
The lowest quote is frequently an uninsured crew with a rented saw and no workers’ comp. If a limb goes through your roof — or someone is hurt in your yard — that becomes your liability and your claim.
- Confirm the company is licensed, insured & bonded — and ask to see it
- Make sure cleanup and haul-away are included in the price
- Bundle multiple trees into one visit to save on mobilization
- Handle hazard trees before a storm turns them into an emergency
Get your free tree estimate today
Fast, friendly, and fully insured. Tell us what’s going on and we’ll get a certified arborist out to you — often the same day.