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Tree Service in Seattle, WA

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $334–$936.

Top Tree Service Companies in Seattle

  1. 1.Seattle Tree Care

    4.9★ (783 reviews)

    4.9★ from 783 reviews

    +12068096159Website

  2. 2.Blooma Tree Experts

    4.8★ (745 reviews)

    4.8★ from 745 reviews

    +12067149835Website

  3. 3.Tree Solutions Inc.

    5.0★ (27 reviews)

    5.0★ from 27 reviews

    +12065284670Website

  4. 4.Bartlett Tree Experts

    4.7★ (26 reviews)

    4.7★ from 26 reviews

    +14254816522Website

  5. 5.Green Team Landscapers LLC

    4.8★ (20 reviews)

    4.8★ from 20 reviews

    +12063065009Website

  6. 6.Olympic Mountains Tree Service.

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    Website

  7. 7.Densmore Tree and Shrub Care

    5.0★ (5 reviews)

    5.0★ from 5 reviews

    +17605903471Website

  8. 8.TREEBIRD LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +12062265094Website

  9. 9.Northwest Insured Tree Service

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

    +12062845930

  10. 10.Guzman King's Tree Services

    +13605525380Website

Tree Service Cost in Seattle

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Seattle
Tree trimming$334–$936/job
Tree removal$535–$2,006/job
Stump grinding$201–$602/job
Storm damage removal$669–$2,674/job

Tree Service prices in Seattle run about 34% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Seattle, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,615 customer reviews.

Seattle Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Seattle's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
March 5
First fall frost
November 24
Annual precipitation
37.72"
Heating degree days
4,370
Cooling degree days
188
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.3°48.6°5.47"
Feb37.1°51.4°3.52"
Mar39.7°55.4°3.85"
Apr42.9°59.9°2.79"
May48.8°65.8°2.01"
Jun53.3°70.7°1.57"
Jul56.5°75.8°0.85"
Aug57°76.2°0.94"
Sep53.1°70.8°1.3"
Oct46.8°60.7°3.38"
Nov40.6°52.4°5.98"
Dec36°46.9°6.06"

NOAA station data 3.2 miles from Seattle.

Permits & Regulations in WA

  • Tree removal in Washington requires Labor and Industries contractor registration as a specialty contractor
  • Pure yard maintenance such as hedge trimming and leaf cleanup does not require registration
  • Only qualified line-clearance tree trimmers may work within 10 feet of energized power lines under federal OSHA rules

License required: Washington L&I specialty contractor registration (tree removal)

Sources: lni.wa.gov, www.osha.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Seattle

How much does tree trimming cost in Seattle?

Tree trimming in Seattle typically runs $334-$936 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Seattle, WA?

In WA, Tree removal in Washington requires Labor and Industries contractor registration as a specialty contractor. Check Seattle ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Seattle?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Seattle.

How does Seattle rainfall affect tree work?

Seattle averages 37.72 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Seattle trees keep growing?

With 188 cooling degree days and summer highs near 76F, Seattle trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Seattle more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Seattle runs about +33.7% versus the national average.

Do Seattle trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 36F and 4,370 heating degree days set how much Seattle trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Seattle?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Seattle means after the first frost around November 24 and before spring growth starts.