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Practical, permit-aware advice on tree removal, pruning, hazard trees, arborist reports, and local tree laws across the Seattle area — written and reviewed by ISA Certified Arborists at Sound Tree Care.
How pricing works, what increases cost, and how to budget for safe, compliant removals.
Seattle, Renton, Bellevue, and right-of-way rules — what triggers permits and what cities expect.
When risk assessments matter, what gets documented, and how to move fast with city-ready reporting.
Health-focused pruning, clearance work, and seasonal guidance to reduce failures in wind and rain.
Approved species, planting basics, and mitigation plans that satisfy canopy and ECA conditions.
Overhanging branches, boundary trees, fallen tree responsibility, and timber trespass basics.
Written by: Eric Ledford, ISA Certified Arborist (PN-9290A)
Reviewed by: Dana Ledford, ISA Certified Arborist (PN-10173A)
Sound Tree Care LLC – Seattle, Washington
Last updated: January 2026
Find expert-written tree care articles, arborist guides, and permit resources for homeowners, property managers, and contractors across Washington State. Use this search to explore topics like tree removal permits, pruning best practices, hazard tree assessments, tree law and neighbor disputes, arborist reports, replanting and mitigation requirements, and tree removal costs. All content is written and reviewed by ISA-Certified Arborists at Sound Tree Care and reflects current Washington tree codes, city regulations, and real-world field experience from Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Tacoma, and surrounding communities.
Stay up to date with the latest tree care, tree removal, permit, and arborist guidance across the Puget Sound region. Our ISA-Certified Arborists regularly publish new articles covering Washington tree laws, city tree codes, pruning best practices, hazard tree identification, and real-world project insights from Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Kent, and surrounding communities. Browse the newest posts below to get practical, permit-ready advice you can trust.
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