Questions, answered straight

Most residential removals run $650 to $4,500. Small ornamentals are at the low end, while tall firs near houses needing a crane can be higher. Your written estimate is a fixed price that includes cleanup.

Yes. On-site estimates for tree work are free and come with a written, itemized price within 24 hours. Formal arborist reports are billed separately and credited if you book the work.

No surge pricing. Emergency dispatch has a posted fee, and after-hours rates are published before we start.

Card, ACH and check. Larger projects can be split into a deposit and a final payment on completion.

In Portland, most private trees 12 inches in diameter or larger require a Title 11 permit. Lake Oswego, Beaverton and other cities have their own thresholds. We check your address and handle the paperwork.

Boundary trees are jointly owned in Oregon. We recommend written agreement from your neighbor before work begins, and we can meet with both of you.

Street trees in the right-of-way are regulated by the city. We apply for the street tree permit and follow the city's specifications.

Yes. We are licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board and carry $5M general liability plus workers' compensation. Certificates are sent before work begins.

If an uninsured worker is hurt on your property, you could be liable. Always confirm a tree company carries workers' compensation.

ANSI Z133 for arboricultural safety and ANSI A300 for tree care practices, with daily job briefings and aerial rescue training.

Not usually. We need gate access and cars moved from the work zone. We text when the crew is on the way and send photos when done.

Brush is chipped and hauled or left as mulch. Trunk wood can be hauled or cut into firewood rounds at no extra charge.

We use ground protection mats, lighter equipment on wet soil, and repair any ruts we cause.

Pruning visits run two hours to a day. Most single removals take four to seven hours. Large crane jobs can take one to two days.