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Hard Work Tree Services

Hard Work Tree Services will walk you through the process of assessing the overall structure and health of your trees before any tree care plan is put into place. Our expert team is trained to evaluate tree health and provide solutions for issues that arise. We aim to promote healthy growth while protecting your property from weak or sickly trees that might pose a danger.

We have a professional and attentive team that is ready to help with all your tree needs. We know the risk and danger trees can sometimes present and that is why we respond quickly to all of our customers’ calls. We offer free inspections that include comprehensive explanations of any issues we have discovered so you can make educated decisions on the appropriate care for the trees on your property. Whatever tree service you need, our experts use top of the line equipment to ensure the job is done properly and thoroughly.

Our tree care, tree removal, and pruning services throughout Western WA include:

Tree Services
Tree Thinning
Tree Pruning
Tree Crowning
Tree Removal
Tree Trimming
Tree Limb Removal
Dead Tree Removal
Stump Grinding
Wind and Storm Damage Tree Removal
Emergency Tree Service

We can handle all your tree service needs thoroughly and efficiently. Call us today at (425) 463-7186.

Tree Trimming

Trimming and pruning your trees is essential to tree health and longevity. Dead, sick, or damaged branches can inhibit your tree’s growth, so you want to remove those limbs in order to give your tree the best chance at growing tall and strong. Pruning your trees also helps them maintain their shape. Well-pruned trees improve the curb appeal of your overall property, actually raising its value.

If you have any saplings on your property that are a year or two old, it’s especially important to start pruning them. Trimming large branches of older trees puts more stress on the tree than when you trim the small branches of a sapling. That’s why you don’t want to wait until your tree is older and bigger. Don’t prune your trees in their first year of life, however, so they can better establish roots and gain a strong core.

Pruning trees also serves the purpose of getting rid of hazardous growths that can get in the way of sunlight for the rest of your property or that even grow too close to your house, becoming a possible danger in a storm. Strong winds and lightning are both dangerous conditions when you have trees growing too close to your house.

Trees are particularly susceptible to damage during a wind storm if the canopy is so dense that wind cannot blow through the crown, thereby creating too much wind resistance like a windsail. When that occurs, the tree is much more likely to succumb to pressure from the wind and fall in a storm. Pruning an overly dense tree crown is called windsail reduction and it creates space for wind to blow through the branches, preventing the tree from being pushed over by the wind.

When pruning a tree, there are appropriate techniques to do so the right way. Pruning improperly can actually cause wounds to your tree. When you hire arborists to prune your trees, you want to make sure they are experienced as well as insured and know how to remain safe while performing this often dangerous work.

At Hard Work Tree Services, our experienced staff uses top-quality pruning equipment as well as proven techniques to properly take care of the trees on your property–both young and old–while maintaining all safety measures. We take care not to over-prune your trees and to maintain the natural tree shape and aesthetic. Tree pruning should be considered every 2-5 years, or as needed. If your trees are overgrown, have rotting limbs that need to be removed, or need pruning for any other reason, call us at (425) 463-7186.

Tree Removal

There are many reasons why a person might want to remove trees from their property. Often, the reason has to do with safety. Trees can become a hazard if they begin to lean too close to a person’s house, utility wires, or yard play area. Especially during a storm, lightning and strong winds can make the tree a real danger to your home if it is leaning too close.

You may also want to clear an area of your yard, especially if you don’t have a lot of open space. Trees do take up space, especially if their branches create too much shade and don’t let the sun in to nourish your grass, garden, or other growths. Removing the tree can create play areas, space for a garden, and can allow other greenery to grow.

If a tree becomes sick, it will also need to be removed. Sick trees can spread their decay to the rest of your yard, and even to other properties beyond yours. Additionally, the longer you wait to remove a sick tree, the deeper the decay becomes and the more hazardous it is for the arborist who removes it. If you have a tree you suspect is sick or you are concerned may need to be removed, we are happy to perform a consultation.

Once we have completed a consultation, if you give us the go ahead, we will schedule a day to come and remove the tree. This will involve the use of some large and noisy equipment. We remove a tree one branch at a time starting from the largest branches at the top. The job itself can take several hours. Once the tree has been removed, we haul it away so you are left with no clean-up in the area. If you would like to keep some of the wood, we are happy to leave it for you.

You will be left with a stump once your tree is removed. We recommend that you choose to have the stump removed with the tree, but you do have the choice to keep the stump if that is what you would prefer. Some families like to keep a stump to add interest to their yard and a play item for children.

Tree removal is one of the more dangerous jobs out there and should only be performed by an insured professional with the appropriate equipment. At Hard Work Tree Services, our arborists have extensive experience removing trees and can help you determine if your tree truly needs to be removed or if it can be saved. We are also experienced at removing trees in tight quarters, which requires particular skill and savvy in order to safely accomplish. If you have a tree you would like to have removed, or if you would like to schedule a consultation about a tree, call us at (425) 463-7186.

Stump Grinding

When you get a tree removed, you want to make sure the stump is removed with it. Tree stumps pose a particular hazard to your yard and they also look unsightly, interfering with your home’s curb appeal. While kids may find tree stumps fun, they are actually a tripping hazard and can even land you in a lawsuit if a guest becomes seriously injured. Additionally, if your tree had been sick, the stump can actually still contain the disease from your tree and may still spread it, creating a whole other safety concern.

Stumps can also be an annoyance. They get in the way of maintaining your yard and mowing your lawn. If you do accidentally mow over them, you could damage and even completely break your lawn mower. Plus, stumps that are left on your lawn can actually start growing again, which you likely don’t want considering you just removed the tree!

Believe it or not, pests like insects may decide to call your stump home. Before you know it, you could end up with a real pest problem on your property that could have been avoided if you had just gotten that stump removed. Pest problems can lead to other issues like foundational issues on your home and loss of other vegetation on your property.

When you do remove tree stumps, you can clear the area to plant a new tree within the footprint of your old one. If you had to remove a tree because it was sick, this can be an excellent way to continue the circle of life in your yard. You also make your property look cleaner and improve your home’s curb appeal, which actually raises its value.

Stump removal is tricky and requires the right equipment to be done well. You want to make sure the stump is removed entirely by the time the deed is done. Additionally, every tree has a different root system underground that needs to be eradicated along with the stump. The age of the tree and its location provide additional variables in how difficult or simple a removal job is.

Stump grinding is an effective and thorough process that fully removes and destroys a tree stump so you can enjoy your yard again. It is also the preferred stump removal method as it inflicts the least amount of harm to your property.

At Hard Work Tree Services, we use top-quality equipment to completely and totally remove your stump so all you are left with is nice, clean soil and grass. We also make sure to clean away any dust or wooden residue that is leftover from the grinding. We need about a 3 foot radius to access with our stump grinding equipment. Our modern stump grinding machine is designed not to cause damage to your driveway or sidewalks. We will grind down 6-8 inches below existing soil grade which allows for complete removal of the tree stump roots so you can replant in the area should you so desire. Call us at (425) 463-7186 if you have a stump you need removed!

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