Certified. Insured. Trusted by 4,200 Seattle Properties.
The canopy
above your city
requires precision.
Ballard to Beacon Hill. ISA-certified arborists removing 200-foot Douglas firs between power lines and parked cars — without scratching paint.
Trusted by Seattle's Largest Property Managers
Pruning that adds decades, not just aesthetics.
Big-leaf maples, red alders, western red cedars — every species has a growth rhythm Seattle's climate amplifies. Our ISA-certified arborists prune to ANSI A300 standards: no flush cuts, no lion-tailing, no stubs that invite rot. The result is a tree that leafs out stronger next spring and a canopy that doesn't threaten your roof in the next atmospheric river.
- Crown thinning and structural pruning to ANSI A300
- Clearance pruning from Seattle City Light utility corridors
- Vista pruning that preserves the tree and the view
- Pre-winter weight reduction for storm-hazard reduction
The Seattle Homeowner's
Tree Risk Guide
The questions people Google at 11 p.m. during a windstorm — answered by a certified arborist. Covers Seattle's protected tree ordinance, species risk profiles, and exactly when you need a permit.
- Seattle's protected tree ordinance (SMC 25.11)
- Species-specific risk: big-leaf maple, alder, cottonwood
- When a permit is required — and how to get one
- The 5 signs a tree needs immediate assessment
- How to document storm damage for insurance
Homeowner's
Tree Risk Guide
Canopy Seattle · 2026
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Instant download. No spam — just the guide and occasional seasonal tree care tips.
Partners on Seattle's Most Complex Removals
200-foot Douglas firs. Zero damage to what's underneath.
When a tree has to come down — dead, diseased, or simply too close to the foundation — the variable is how it comes down. We section from the top using advanced rigging, lowering each piece to a ground crew who knows exactly where it's landing. For trees over structures, we bring crane-assisted removal: the tree comes out in controlled sections while your roof, your fence, and your neighbor's parked car stay exactly as they were.
- Crane-assisted removal over structures and tight urban lots
- Permitted removal of Seattle-protected trees (>6" DBH)
- Stump grinding to grade or below-grade for re-planting
- Debris hauling and site cleanup included
First Responders for King County Storm Events
That leaning alder at 2 a.m. isn't a tomorrow problem.
November atmospheric rivers don't wait for business hours. Canopy maintains a 24/7 emergency dispatch for hazard trees: limbs on roofs, trunks blocking driveways, root balls lifting out of saturated soil and pulling toward your foundation. We carry $5M liability and workers' comp — because the crew working in the dark on your property needs to be covered as completely as your home.
- 24/7 emergency dispatch for hazard tree situations
- $5M liability + full workers' compensation coverage
- Direct insurance billing for storm damage claims
- Written arborist report for permit and insurance documentation
Free Arborist
Assessment
An ISA-certified arborist will walk your property, assess every tree in question, and give you a written report — no sales pressure, no obligation. Most assessments take 30–45 minutes.
Emergency line: (206) 555-0193 — Available 24/7 for active hazard trees.
Request your assessment
We'll confirm your appointment within 4 business hours.