Professional Tree Removal Services in Seattle, Tacoma & Puget Sound

Leftover stumps can be both unsightly and hazardous. Our professional stump grinding and removal services help you reclaim your yard’s full potential. We grind stumps down below ground level and remove any remaining root structures to prevent regrowth and eliminate tripping hazards.

Benefits of Our Stump Grinding Services:

• Improve yard appearance and curb appeal
• Prevent pests like termites and ants
• Eliminate safety hazards for kids and pets
• Free up space for new landscaping or construction

With specialized equipment and a trained team, Sound Tree Care LLC offers fast, affordable, and clean stump removal solutions for both residential and commercial properties.

High winds, heavy rain, and ice storms can cause even healthy trees to split, fall, or drop dangerous limbs. When that happens, our licensed arborists are ready to respond — day or night. We provide 24/7 emergency tree removal throughout Seattle, Tacoma, and the Puget Sound region to clear fallen trees, stabilize hazards, and make your property safe again.

We work directly with homeowners, property managers, and insurance adjusters to handle urgent tree removals quickly and safely — with full cleanup and documentation provided.

Visit our Emergency Tree Services page for more info.

Tree removal regulations vary widely between cities — and whether or not you need a permit depends on where the tree is located, how large it is, and what kind of land it sits on.

In Seattle, for example, permits may be required from:

• SDOT – for street trees in the public right-of-way
• SDCI – for trees on private property, especially if they’re over 6" diameter or connected to construction or development
• Seattle Parks Department – for trees in parks or greenbelt areas
• Critical Area Regulations (ECA) – for trees in landslide zones, steep slopes, near creeks, wetlands, or other protected areas

Other cities like Shoreline, Burien, Bellevue, and Tukwila have their own permitting departments and tree protection rules, which can differ significantly from Seattle’s.

Not sure what applies to your property? Don’t worry — we can help. Our team will assess your site, determine if a permit is needed, and help you handle any required paperwork or arborist reports. Learn more about our Arboricultural Consulting services, which include risk assessments, permit guidance, and compliance documentation.

We work with municipalities across King County and stay up to date on the latest tree codes — so you don’t have to.