Priority Tree Service
Professional Tree Trimming & Pruning
Whether you're managing clearance around your home or preserving the long-term health of a heritage tree, our trimming and pruning services are led by ISA-Certified Arborists who understand tree biology, local regulations, and species-specific needs.
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PRIORITY TREE SERVICE
Safe, Fast & Affordable Tree Service by Certified Arborists in SW Washington
As a licensed tree services company, we provide safe, efficient tree trimming and pruning to enhance your property’s safety and appearance. Whether for residential or commercial properties, our skilled team ensures your trees thrive year-round with safe, reliable service.
Trimming vs. Pruning — What’s the Difference?
Tree Trimming :
Aesthetic shaping and clearance cuts. Used to reduce overgrowth near structures, views, or walkways.
Tree Pruning:
Strategic cuts made to improve structural integrity, health, airflow, and longevity.
Trimming is short-term maintenance. Pruning is a long-term investment.
Tree Trimming
Clearance & Aesthetics
Looking to improve your property’s appearance or keep branches from interfering with structures? Our tree trimming services are designed to enhance curb appeal, restore clearance, and give your trees a clean, well-kept look—quickly and affordably.
Purpose:
- Keep branches off roofs, driveways, signs, and gutters
- Tame fast-growing ornamentals or overgrown shrubs
- Shape trees/hedges for curb appeal or listing photo
- Property line clearance
Key Details:
- Moderate to light reductions
- Minimal equipment needed
- Often permit-free
Tree Pruning
Structure, Safety & Health
Proper tree pruning is essential for long-term health, structural integrity, and safety—especially for mature or storm-prone trees. Our certified arborists follow ANSI A300 standards to carefully assess and prune your trees, reducing risk while promoting strong, sustainable growth.
Purpose:
- Remove dead/diseased limbs
- Reduce storm failure risk
- Correct improper structure
- Extend lifespan of mature tree
Key Details:
- Performed under ANSI A300 guidelines
- Requires full arborist inspection
- Typically involves structure and restoration cuts
Choosing Between Trimming and Pruning
Safety/liability concern for mature tree
Recommended Service: Pruning
Branches brushing your house
Recommended Service: Trimming
Dead limbs over driveway
Recommended Service: Pruning
Annual shape-up for a hedge
Recommended Service: Trimming
Storm-damaged maple
Recommended Service: Pruning
Blocking scenic view
Recommended Service: Trimming or Vista Pruning
Our Pruning Services Include:
Crown Cleaning
Dead/diseased wood removal
Crown Thinning
Dead/diseased wood removal
Crown Reduction
Removing interior branches to let light through
Vista Pruning
Restore views without harming the tree
Transparent Pricing & Factors for Tree Trimming & Pruning
No Surprises: How We Price Trimming/Pruning Services
Tree size
& location
& location
Height/access
difficulty
difficulty
Volume
of Debris
of Debris
aesthetic vs.
structural Cuts
structural Cuts
Permits or inspection
requirements
requirements
Estimates are free and include a detailed scope of work.
When's the Best Time to Trim or Prune Trees?
In SW Washington, we recommend:
Thanks to our region's mild climate and the vigorous nature of tree growth
here in the Pacific Northwest, most trees can be trimmed year-round. Dormant-season
pruning still offers benefits like reduced disease risk and easier structural shaping, but
for many species, timely cuts throughout the year help maintain safety, aesthetics, and
healthy growth without issue.
Late winter to early spring (Feb–Apr)
Ideal for most pruning.
Summer
Best for maples, dogwoods, birch to reduce sap flow.
Year-Round
Dead or hazardous limbs can be removed anytime.
Permits & Local Regulations
We can handle all permitting for you:
Pruning/removing street trees
(trees between sidewalk & road)
Major pruning
(>25% canopy in one season)
Protected or heritage trees on private property
