Tree Service in
Bothell, WA
Honest, skilled tree removal, pruning, and emergency tree work for homes and properties throughout Bothell, on both the King and Snohomish County sides.
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A Crew Already Working All Around Bothell
Bothell sits on the Sammamish River near its mouth at the northeast end of Lake Washington, tucked between Kenmore to the west and Woodinville to the east, two cities our crew already covers. So this is not some far-flung corner of a map for us. We are working right around Bothell every week, and you get an owner-run, Pacific Northwest team that knows this stretch of the north Eastside, its trees, its hills, and its rules, not a national franchise routing a crew through a call center.
Bothell is a city of wooded hills and water. Neighborhoods like Westhill, Maywood, Norway Hill, and Queensborough sit on steep slopes shaded by tall Douglas fir, cedar, and maple, while the Sammamish River and creeks like North Creek and Swamp Creek thread wetlands and cottonwood-lined corridors through the lower ground. Big trees on slopes, near homes, and around critical areas take a careful hand and a clear read of the local code. That is what we bring.
Brock Haskins is on-site for nearly every job, which means owner-level care and accountability from the first walk-through to final cleanup.
The Haskins crew, working the Eastside since 2013
A River City in Two Counties
County
King County and Snohomish County (Bothell straddles both)
Setting
Along the Sammamish River at the northeast end of Lake Washington, between Kenmore and Woodinville, a mix of wooded hills and river-corridor lowlands
Common Trees
Douglas fir, western red cedar, western hemlock, bigleaf maple, red alder, black cottonwood
Local Conditions
Steep hillside lots, the Sammamish River and its tributaries, wetlands and critical-area buffers, and storm-season wind
Tree Permit Authority
City of Bothell (citywide, both counties)
Tree Services for Bothell's River and Hills
Whether it is a towering fir on a hillside lot or storm cleanup down along the river, our crew handles it. Here is what we offer Bothell property owners, and why each one matters here specifically.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Mature trees on Bothell's hill lots need thinning for light, airflow, and storm resilience, and a tree that loses its neighbors to clearing or a storm suddenly catches far more wind. We thin and shape to standard, never topping, and handle structural pruning for fruit and ornamental trees.
Stump Grinding
After a tree comes down, the stump does not have to stay. We grind stumps below grade to clear tripping hazards and free up your yard, from a single backyard stump to several at once.
Hazard Tree Removal
A leaning fir on a slope, a storm-cracked limb, or root rot in a tall conifer near the house all call for prompt attention. Brittle black cottonwood along the river and creeks, and aging red alder that weakens after about 40 to 50 years, are common problem trees here. If you have a leaning, cracked, or storm-damaged tree, we assess and remove it before it causes damage, and we can provide the certified arborist documentation the city requires.
Close Quarters Removal
On Bothell's wooded, sloping lots, big trees often stand right against homes, fences, and power lines, with no room to drop them. Our crew uses technical rigging and precision cutting to bring them down piece by piece without touching your property.
Chipping
We chip and haul all brush, branches, and debris from every job. Our commercial chippers process material on-site, and we can leave the chips for your landscaping or haul them away.
24/7 Emergency Response
Bothell's storm season runs October through March, when windstorms bring tall trees down on homes, driveways, and power lines. They do not wait for business hours. Our emergency crew is available around the clock, every day of the year.
Recent Jobs Along the River
A look at recent tree jobs around Bothell and the north Eastside.
Technical crane removal
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Storm tree cleanup
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Felling a massive trunk
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Crew at a fresh cut
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Storm damage on the home
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Tree Care Where River Meets Hillside
Bothell's trees face a few specific pressures, and they are worth knowing about as a property owner here.
Big Conifers on Steep Slopes
A lot of Bothell's housing climbs wooded hills like Westhill, Norway Hill, and Beckstrom Hill, where tall Douglas fir, hemlock, and cedar grow on steep ground. As those trees age, deadwood, lean, and root issues become real safety concerns, and removing or pruning them safely takes rigging and experience, not just a chainsaw.
Wind and Windthrow
When a wooded slope is opened up by clearing or a past storm, the trees left on the new edge take wind loads they never had to handle before, which raises the risk of windthrow on a hillside. Proactive thinning and assessment make a real difference before a storm finds the weak spots.
The River, Creeks, and Critical Areas
The Sammamish River, North Creek, Swamp Creek, and the wetlands and steep slopes around them are regulated critical areas, and Bothell has a lot of them. Tree work near the water carries extra rules, and a hazard tree in a critical area has its own process. We know how to handle it and what the city expects.
Cedar Dieback and Maple Decline
Western red cedar dieback and bigleaf maple decline are active forest-health concerns across western Washington, documented by WSU and Washington DNR. Watch for thinning canopies, top dieback, flagging branches, and reduced leaf size, and get an assessment if you see them.
A working knowledge of the Pacific Northwest is part of doing this job right here. Our crew assesses lean, soil conditions, slope, and proximity to structures before any cut. If you have a tree you are unsure about, an honest assessment from an experienced arborist is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Why the County Line Doesn't Change Your Tree Rules
Bothell famously sits in two counties, King on the south side and Snohomish on the north, which leads a lot of homeowners to wonder whose rules apply. The answer is simple: Bothell is one incorporated city, so the City of Bothell's tree code governs every property inside the city limits, no matter which county you are in. Here is what that means for you:
For many homeowners, no permit is required. Generally, you can remove a tree without a city permit if all of these are true: your property is an existing individual lot of record, it is under 20,000 square feet, it has been more than five years since the subdivision or development was established, and there are no critical areas on the property.
A significant tree is one over 8 inches in diameter (not counting alders and cottonwoods), measured 4 feet above the ground. Removing a significant tree that is not exempt requires an arborist report from a certified arborist, registered landscape architect, or professional forester to confirm the tree's health.
You do need the city's approval if your lot is 20,000 square feet or larger, was developed within the last five years, or has development activity, since tree retention rules then apply.
Critical areas change everything. Trees in a wetland, stream, steep slope over 40 percent, or shoreline area, or in their buffers, are protected and need city approval to remove. If a hazard tree has to come out of a critical area, a replanting plan is required.
In a genuine emergency, a dead, diseased, or dangerous tree posing immediate danger can be removed right away, with the critical-area replanting rule applying afterward where relevant.
Public trees and trees in the right-of-way are the city's responsibility, and a dispute over a neighbor's tree is treated as a civil matter between owners.
City Permit Contact The two things that most often change the answer are critical areas and how recently your lot was developed, so it is worth a quick check before you cut. The City of Bothell's Planner of the Day can be reached at 425-806-6400 or planning@bothellwa.gov. We are glad to check your property, handle any permit and arborist report, and tell you up front whether you even need one.
What Happens After You Call
From your first call to final cleanup, we make it easy.
Call or Request a Quote
Give us a call or fill out our online form. Our team will get back to you quickly to discuss your tree situation and schedule a time for an estimate.
Free On-Site Estimate
Brock will come to your property, assess the job in person, and give you an honest, no-pressure quote. You will know exactly what the job costs before we start.
Professional Service
Our crew shows up on time with the right equipment. Brock is on-site for nearly every job, ensuring the work is done safely and to our standards.
Complete Cleanup
When we are done, your property looks better than when we arrived. All debris hauled away, yard raked clean. You do not lift a finger.
Bothell, Both Counties, and Beyond
Bothell is part of the north Eastside area our crews cover, right between Kenmore and Woodinville, and we work the surrounding communities regularly. We provide tree service to Bothell and the nearby areas of:
From hillside lots up on the ridges to homes down along the river, on either side of the county line, no property is too steep or too tucked away. If you are nearby and not sure whether we cover you, just ask.
Bothell Homeowners' Top Questions
What we hear most from homeowners on both sides of the county line.
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