“A leaning tree doesn’t ask permission to fall — protect your home before nature decides for you.”
Tree removals can be dangerous, expensive, and time-consuming. And in Portland, there’s no shortage of trees. When the time comes to remove a dead tree or clear your recently purchased lot, who can you count on? What about finding emergency tree removal services following a major storm?
Our highly skilled technicians simplify the removal process to achieve your desired results. Tree removal in Portland doesn’t have to be difficult.
When you have a dependable team of trained and educated professionals ready to work, all you need to do is make the call. We’ll handle the rest. That includes everything from making a safe and efficient plan and complete clean-up to ensuring a top-notch result for your removal.
Leaning trees are unpredictable and can cause catastrophic damage if not professionally evaluated and removed in time.
Shifting soil or disease can weaken the root system, causing dangerous leaning or eventual collapse.
Ice storms, wind, and heavy rain can stress tree trunks, creating instability and dangerous lean angles.
Invisible decay from rot or fungus can hollow out the tree, increasing the chance of an unexpected fall.
If a tree is leaning toward your house it’s a hazard waiting to happen.
The tree could be leaning for many reasons, such as being dead or dying, or it could be caused by environmental factors. Learn more about leaning trees with Monkeyman’s Tree Service.
Either way, our ISA Certified Arborists consultants have over 50 years of combined experience and can evaluate your tree’s potential for risk. In the Portland Oregon metro area, there are thousands of trees, and our Portland arborists take pride in protecting your family and property from potentially hazardous trees. Our tree professionals can remove any sized tree no matter how hazardous the tree removal is.
With our ice storms becoming more frequent and severe there is no better time than now to schedule a free estimate.
Have a more involved job? We offer plenty of related services, too, such as emergency tree removal, stump grinding, and land clearing.
Our ISA Certified Arborists specialize in hazardous tree removal and our office administration can make acquiring a tree removal permit a breeze. Whether you’re clearing out space for new landscaping, or looking to develop land for construction, Monkeyman’s can help get your project underway.
Our leadership team has well over 100 years of combined experience helping us provide service you can count on. Call us today for a free Portland, OR, tree removal quote.
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
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
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:
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:
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:
Homeowners in Portland 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
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.
From emergency removals to expert pruning, our customers trust Monkeyman’s Tree Service for fast, friendly, and flawless results—every time.
Monkeyman’s Tree Service proudly offers expert arborist solutions across Portland and neighboring cities—ensuring safe, healthy, beautiful landscapes.
Our Portland arborists provide residential and commercial tree services. Take a look at which Portland tree services our experienced team can help you with us.
