Monkeyman’s Tree Service provides ISA Certified tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and emergency response throughout Gladstone, OR and the surrounding Clackamas River corridor. Our certified arborist team has served Gladstone homeowners and commercial properties since 2008.
Local Experts. Licensed & Insured.
Gladstone, OR sits At the convergence of the Willamette and Clackamas rivers and deposits some of the most fertile soil in the nation. This means the trees here are capable of getting huge. Although, huge trees are beautiful they pose some concerns for safety. Our consultants have over 20 years of experience in the tree industry and would love to evaluate your trees for health and safety concerns. Our professional arborists can assist you with identifying tree hazards, securing permits, and executing even the toughest tree jobs. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded for your protection and our arborists.
Our Gladstone tree service crews strive to go the extra mile when it comes to customer service. Monkeyman’s Tree Service makes sure that every job happens with the highest level of integrity. We adhere to the highest standards of safety in the industry and have a flawless safety record.
You won’t find a better Gladstone tree service company in the area. We are friendly professionals and get the job done the right way the first time.
Service Areas
Our tree removal and tree care teams can be found all over many Areasproviding the best in tree services, from the ground up.
Common Tree Removal Scenarios
A dead tree is one that has lost its living tissue and structural strength, and near a Gladstone home it becomes a hazard as it decays. Dead trees host pests and spread rot to healthy trees nearby.
A dead tree near a structure can cause real damage if it fails in a windstorm along the river corridor.
Removal on private property in Gladstone is typically straightforward, with permit rules mainly affecting street trees and development sites. Monkeyman’s confirms the tree’s condition and removes it cleanly.
An overgrown tree is a healthy tree that has outgrown its space, crowding structures, fences, or property lines. Gladstone’s riverfront lots often see trees expand past their boundaries.
When a tree endangers property, the owner is responsible for safe removal.
Monkeyman’s handles overgrown removals in Gladstone and will advise whether crown reduction resolves the issue instead.
A diseased tree carries an infection that weakens it from within. The river-valley humidity around Gladstone encourages root rot, heart rot, and Verticillium wilt.
These infections are hard to detect early and can spread to surrounding trees.
Monkeyman’s ISA Certified Arborists diagnose the problem, contain its spread, and remove trees that can’t be saved.
A storm-damaged tree has been cracked, split, or uprooted by wind, ice, or debris. Storm damage is common along the Clackamas and Willamette corridors.
When more than half the crown is lost, removal is usually warranted, though resilient trees often survive partial damage.
Monkeyman’s evaluates whether a damaged tree can recover before recommending removal.
Emergency tree removal is the 24/7 response needed when a tree has fallen, or threatens to, onto a home, vehicle, or power line.
For high-risk jobs near homes and the riverfront, Monkeyman’s uses crane support through Smith Crane to control the hazard.
If a tree falls on your Gladstone property, we respond day or night.
View clearing is the selective removal or pruning of trees that block a scenic sightline. Properties overlooking the Clackamas–Willamette confluence often have views worth opening.
The work is done carefully to preserve the trees you want to keep.
Monkeyman’s clears the trees blocking your sightline while protecting your remaining canopy.
Lot clearing is the systematic removal of trees and brush to prepare a site for building or grading.
Trees that can’t be felled to the ground are removed in sections, and open ground clears quickly.
Monkeyman’s handles residential and commercial lot clearing in Gladstone efficiently to keep your project on schedule.
Why Choose Monkeyman’s
Homeowners in Gladstone trust Monkeyman’s Tree Service for reliable tree care, safe workmanship, and professional service that protects their property.
We follow a simple process to deliver safe, efficient, and professional tree care.
STEP 01
Free estimate
STEP 02
Site inspection
STEP 03
Service recommendation
STEP 04
Safe work
STEP 05
Full cleanup
STEP 06
Final review
FAQ
In most cases, yes. You will need a permit to remove a tree in the city of Portland.
Click here to find permits by city.
During your estimate, we will evaluate your trees and discuss the scope of work – whether that involves removal, pruning, or plant healthcare. We’ll assess the condition of your tree(s), surrounding terrain, accessibility, and any equipment that may be required to safely complete your project.
We will then provide a detailed estimate outlining the recommended services and total cost. Our team is always available to answer questions, provide clarification, and help you fully understand your proposal so you can make an informed decision about how to proceed.
Yes. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for both residential and commercial tree work.
We are happy to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) upon request. You may also verify our licensing through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) by searching our license number: #206934.
The cost of a tree removal can vary based on several factors, including the size and species of the tree, its condition, location, and accessibility. We also consider what’s surrounding the tree – such as structures, landscaping, or utilities – that may require protection and more advanced rigging techniques or specialized equipment.
Because every project is unique, we perform on-site inspections before providing an estimate. This allows us to deliver pricing that is accurate, transparent, and tailored to the specific scope of work.
An 80ft tree sandwiched between two homes on a cliff side containing 18 bees nests is going to cost a bit more than a 10ft apple tree in the middle of a field (and no bee nests).
The time it takes to remove a tree depends on many of the same factors that influence cost, including the size and species of the tree, its condition, location, and accessibility.
Many smaller or more straightforward removals can be completed in can be removed, chipped, and hauled away in 3-6 hours, while larger or more complex removals may take a day or two.
Either way, we’ll provide you with a clear timeframe for your specific project so you know what to expect before work begins.
Real Stories, Real Satisfaction
From emergency removals to expert pruning, our customers trust Monkeyman’s Tree Service for fast, friendly, and flawless results—every time.
Serving the Greater Portland Area
Monkeyman’s Tree Service proudly offers expert arborist solutions across Portland and neighboring cities—ensuring safe, healthy, beautiful landscapes.
