Trees need to be removed if they are dead and looming about. A dead tree is a host for tree rot, infestations, diseases, and a wealth of other hazards.

Dead trees do not have the same structural integrity as healthy, living trees. When a tree has died, it not only brings your aesthetically pleasing landscape to a grinding halt, but it also brings with it a number of potential safety issues.

If a dead tree is near your home, it may cause property damage in the next big storm. As many of us know, we get a real nasty windstorm every few years in Portland. Dead tree branches and dead trees come tumbling down in these storms, causing millions in damage across the Portland Metro Area.

We strongly recommend that you get your tree removed before serious weather conditions remove it for you!

If you have a dead or dying tree on your property that needs to be removed, call us today for a free Portland tree removal service quote at (503) 358-8754.

When your tree encroaches on your neighbor’s fence line, the city sidewalk, or someone’s home (including your own) it is your responsibility to have the tree removed safely.

If your tree is about to cause damage to property or cross into someone else’s property, your tree must be removed at your expense. As trees in the Portland/Vancouver area grow quickly, they can disrupt foundations, sidewalks, fence lines, and property lines.

Contrary to a dead or dying tree, a very healthy tree may simply grow too fast. It can quickly outgrow its original living space. When this happens, it may be necessary to remove the tree before it becomes a hazard or causes damage.

Unfortunately, in some cases, the tree should have never been planted in a given space. That means it’s time to call in Portland tree removal experts. If this is the case for your tree, give us a call for a free tree removal estimate at (503) 358-8754.

Tree infections and diseases are more common than most people think. On the surface, a tree may look green and healthy. But under the bark, it may be completely rotted or infected.

In the moisture-saturated Pacific Northwest, we deal a lot with fungi, root rot, and heart rot infections. Spores and fungi can infect trees as early as seedlings and stop the tree from growing before it has a chance to mature. Rotting is a big threat to all pine trees and most fir trees.

Heart rot and root rot are very common in Portland. Unfortunately, heart rot is nearly impossible to identify until the tree needs to be removed. Root rot is also difficult to detect. Even if detected, it is more than likely going to lead to a tree removal at some point.

Another very common disease in the Portland area is Verticillium wilt. Though it may sound more like a Harry Potter destruction spell, it is a serious fungal infection. It can easily destroy agricultural crops and lead to a short lifespan for an otherwise very healthy tree.

Call us today for a free Portland, OR, tree removal estimate: (503) 358-8754.

During and after a storm, trees are sometimes damaged by lightning, wind damage, or other falling trees or branches.

Generally speaking, if more than 50% of the tree has been damaged, the tree should probably be removed. That’s in large part because the tree won’t have enough leaves to create sufficient food in the coming seasons.

However, trees are extremely resilient, so you shouldn’t always jump to a removal. Working with an expert tree removal service in Portland can help you make the right decision.

In storm damage cases, you don’t shoot the horse because it broke a leg. Really, tree removals due to storm damage need to be evaluated before any action is taken. If the tree is generally healthy and vigorous, still has a decent amount of foliage in the crown, and hasn’t lost its leader, it may very well survive.

If the tree’s leader has been destroyed due to the storm, it is possible that the tree may survive. But even if it does, it will likely have stunted growth and may look deformed. In this case, we will work with you to make a decision.

If you think your tree may need to be removed due to damage, give us a call for a free estimate: (503) 358-8754.

Emergency and hazardous removals can be scary. Point blank. If you ever get a quote from someone that doesn’t seem like they have a bit of reverence for such a difficult situation, run!

In hazardous tree removal, you can only predict so much. In many cases, we use the help of a crane. With a crane supporting the hazard, we are able to mitigate the potential damages caused by unpredictable movement or shifting in the tree.

Cranes are expensive, but we have some good friends at Smith Crane. We can usually get a crane involved for significantly less than the competition.

We also have 30 years of tree removal experience. In July 2015, we removed a tree from the side of a cliff. Every competitor that bid on the job insisted on the use of the crane. We did it without one safely and for $2,000 under the lowest competitor’s bid.

If you need emergency tree removal services, call us day or night: at (503) 358-8754.

Portland. The land of salmon, hippies, beer, and… great views.

What most people don’t know about Portland is that the entire metro area is home to some of the most breathtaking views in the nation. The I-205 corridor runs right between West Linn and Oregon City. On both sides, there are tremendous views of the Willamette River.

In the Lake Oswego area, views around the lake are worth a million bucks, or more.

A view simply isn’t a view until you get that pesky tree out of the way. The thing about removing a tree for a view, is that most of the time the view is up on a hill. The trees, meanwhile, are on a hillside. View clearing can be dangerous but worth it.

We have a great deal of view-clearing experience. We are positive that after getting your bids from other competitors, you’ll be pleased with ours.

Call us today for a free view-clearing quote at (503) 358-8754.

When new construction is underway, oftentimes the first step is to remove trees from the lot or clear the lot of trees. Lot clearing may require heavy equipment, like a track hoe or a bulldozer, but before the grading and the “dirt work” begin, trees must be removed safely.

In most cases, trees can’t be taken from the ground and need to be removed in sections. However, usually, the ground doesn’t present many risks for falling debris, which makes the lot clearing project move pretty quickly.

Understanding that many lot-clearing projects are time-sensitive, we can get the job done quickly and without any hassle.

Whether you are making way for a new commercial project or are looking to build your next home, our lot-clearing services are affordable and time-effective.

Give us a call for a free lot clearing estimate at (503) 358-8754.