ISA Certified Arborists | Licensed • Bonded • Insured
Tree removal in Seattle requires more than just cutting down a tree. City regulations, permit requirements, tree tier classifications, and Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs) all affect when and how trees can be legally removed. Sound Tree Care provides professional
Seattle tree removal services for homeowners, HOAs, and property managers, handling everything from hazardous and emergency removals to permit-required work involving Tier 1–3 and Exceptional Trees. Our ISA Certified Arborists understand Seattle’s tree code and work closely with city requirements to ensure removals are safe, compliant, and properly documented.
From hazardous tree removals to complex, permit-driven projects, Sound Tree Care provides professional, arborist-led tree removal throughout Seattle. Our work is focused on protecting people, property, and urban forest health — while meeting the strict requirements of Seattle municipal code, SDCI regulations, and environmentally critical area (ECA) rules.
Whether you’re dealing with a storm-damaged tree, a hazardous lean, root or foundation conflicts, or a development-related removal, our ISA Certified Arborists evaluate risk, manage permits, and design safe removal plans that reduce liability and prevent costly mistakes. We work closely with homeowners, builders, HOAs, and property managers to ensure every removal is justified, documented, and code-compliant.
We’re proud to be a Comcast RISE 2025 recipient, a member of the Seattle Metro Chamber, and a certified GSBA (Greater Seattle Business Association) business — organizations that recognize companies committed to professionalism, equity, and responsible business practices across the Seattle region. These affiliations reflect our dedication to safe, ethical, and accountable tree removal in the city.
Whether you need emergency tree removal, permit-required removals, or expert guidance on a high-risk tree, our team delivers trusted, certified, and defensible tree removal Seattle homeowners can rely on.
Comcast RISE 2025 award badge recognizing Sound Tree Care for innovation and small business impact
Sound Tree Care LLC is a fully registered, licensed, and Seattle-approved tree service provider. Our team is authorized to perform tree removal, pruning, and arborist work that complies with all Seattle tree regulations. Our credentials include:
As a long-standing Seattle arborist company, we specialize in navigating Seattle tree removal permits, SDCI Tree Code requirements, SDOT street tree regulations, and environmentally critical area (ECA) protections. We ensure every pruning, removal, or risk assessment complies with city rules — preventing costly violations, delays, or rejections.
With an ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ Qualified Tree Risk Assessor overseeing your project, you receive expert evaluations, precise documentation, and a streamlined permitting process tailored to Seattle’s regulations.
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Why it’s important:
Only providers registered with SDCI and SDOT are legally permitted to work on Seattle’s regulated trees. Hiring an unregistered company can result in fines, stop-work orders, or removal permit denials.
Sound Tree Care LLC is licensed with SDOT to perform permitted pruning and removal of Seattle Street trees, ensuring compliance with Seattle right-of-way safety, visibility, and clearance standards.
LIC-TSP-18505
We are approved by SDCI to perform permitted removal, pruning, and arborist reporting on private property within Seattle — including steep slopes, ECAs, wetlands, buffer zones, and regulated tree categories.
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What Each Seattle License Allows Us to Do
β Street Tree Pruning & Removals π²
β Traffic & Pedestrian Right-of-Way Compliance π§
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What Each Seattle License Allows Us to Do
β Regulated Tree Removals (Tier 1–Tier 3) π
β Arborist Reports & Tree Protection Plans π
β ECA-Compliant Work ποΈ
Tree removal in Seattle often involves more than just cutting down a tree. Depending on tree size, species, location, and site conditions, removals may be regulated by Seattle’s tree code and require permits, professional documentation, or review by the city. Sound Tree Care provides expert Seattle tree removal services for hazardous trees, storm-damaged trees, permit-required removals, and complex situations involving Tier 1–3 or Exceptional Trees. Our ISA Certified Arborists evaluate risk, confirm compliance requirementsο»Ώ, and perform removals safely while minimizing impact to surrounding structures, utilities, and landscapes.
From hazardous removals near homes and utilities to permit-required work under Seattle’s tree code, our ISA Certified Arborists handle complex removals safely and professionally.
Remove trees presenting an immediate risk to people, homes, driveways, or nearby infrastructure. We assess risk, plan the safest method, and reduce impact to your property.
Fast response for storm-damaged trees, broken tops, hanging limbs, and fallen trees. We prioritize safety, stabilize hazards, and restore access quickly.
Support for removals affected by Seattle’s tree code, including Tier 1–3 / Exceptional Trees and Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs). We help you understand requirements and document properly.
Advanced rigging for dense Seattle neighborhoods with limited access—near fences, roofs, power lines, and landscaped areas. Precision removals with a safety-first plan.
When tree removal decisions involve safety, permits, or property concerns, working with a certified arborist in Seattle matters. Our ISA Certified Arborists provide objective evaluations and documentation used by homeowners, cities, and insurers.
Arborist services include:
Sound Tree Care has earned consistent third-party recognition for quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction across Seattle.
2021–2025 (5 consecutive years)
Voted a Neighborhood Favorite by local homeowners for reliable service, clear communication, and professional tree care.
2024 • 2025 • 2026
Recognized for consistently strong customer satisfaction and service quality based on independent review analysis.
2023
Selected based on service reputation, customer feedback, and professional standards.
2022
Industry recognition highlighting safe removal practices and customer satisfaction.
Note: Awards and recognitions are independently issued by the organizations listed above and are generally based on review analysis, service quality, and/or community feedback.
β 4.8-star rating from 200+ Google reviews, reflecting consistent customer satisfaction across Seattle neighborhoods.
Tree removal in Seattle is regulated under one of the most complex municipal tree codes in Washington State. Depending on tree size, species, location, zoning, and site conditions, removing a tree may require permits, professional arborist documentation, or formal review by the City of Seattle—particularly when work involves Tier 1–Tier 3 trees, Exceptional Trees, street trees, or trees located within Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs).
Seattle’s tree code applies to both private property and public right-of-way trees, and removal requirements vary significantly between residential lots, steep slopes, shoreline zones, and developed urban parcels. In many cases, homeowners are required to demonstrate that removal is allowed under code, mitigated appropriately, or justified by tree condition, site constraints, or safety concerns.
The resources below explain when a tree removal permit is required, how arborist reports factor into approval decisions, and how Seattle evaluates tree removals in relation to land use rules, enforcement thresholds, and long-term urban forest protection.
While some guides focus broadly on Seattle’s tree code, the same regulations determine what trees can be removed, what removals are prohibited, and when mitigation or replacement is required. Reviewing these resources before scheduling work can help you confirm compliance, avoid costly violations, and ensure your tree removal plan is defensible if reviewed by SDCI or SDOT.
Not sure how Seattle’s tree code applies to your tree removal project? Our ISA Certified Arborists can evaluate requirements before work begins.
Whether you’re dealing with a hazardous tree, storm damage, or a removal required for construction or safety, Sound Tree Care LLC provides expert tree removal services throughout Seattle. Our ISA Certified Arborists understand Seattle’s tree regulations, Environmentally Critical Areas (ECAs), and permit requirements—and we deliver safe, efficient, and code-compliant solutions for complex urban removals.
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3057 S 146th St SeaTac, WA 98168
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ISA-Certified Arborists providing tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and permit-ready arborist reports across Greater Seattle.
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