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Tree Trimming Tacoma, WA
Why do so many Tacoma trees come apart in November? Sail area. A canopy that hasn't been thinned in a decade catches wind like a bedsheet on a clothesline, and the whole load transfers to the roots, which sit in soil that's been soaking since October. Smart trimming around here is mostly about letting the wind through.
Our trimming work covers canopy thinning, crown raising so you can walk and mow under the tree, clearance cuts off roofs, gutters, chimneys and service drops, and shaping ornamentals so they flatter the house instead of swallowing it. Every cut goes back to a lateral or the collar. No stubs, no flush cuts, no topping. Ever. We spend a chunk of every spring repairing what topping did to trees around here, and the repair costs more than proper trimming ever would have.
A note on power lines: anything within 10 feet of the primary lines belongs to Tacoma Power's contractors, not us and not you. Service drops to the house we can clear all day. If you're not sure which wire is which, ask us and we'll tell you straight.
Most homes are a half-day visit: trim, chip, rake, gone. Bundle the fine pruning or a stump into the same visit and save the mobilization cost.
Ready to get the trees off the roof and the light back in the yard? Call (253) 399-6499 for a free trimming quote.
Questions We Hear a Lot
How often should trees be trimmed here?
Big conifers every 3 to 5 years, fast growers like maples and fruit trees every 2 to 3. If you can't remember the last time, it's time.
Is topping ever okay?
No. It creates rot pockets and weakly attached regrowth that fails in storms. Crown reduction done to proper laterals achieves the height goal without wrecking the tree.