Large and Dangerous Tree Removal in Vancouver, WA
Priority Tree Service takes down the big ones across Vancouver, WA and all of Clark County, the trees that are too tall, too dead, or too boxed in to bring down limb by limb. When a crane is the smarter way to do it, we bring one in and lift each section up and out over your house and your landscaping instead of rigging it down through them. Stephen plans the lift, you get a written estimate before anything moves, and we will tell you straight when your tree does not need a crane at all.
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Crane-Assisted Removal in Vancouver, WA
Reviewed by Stephen Douglas, ISA Certified Arborist
- What it covers
- Crane removals for the big, the dangerous, and the hard-to-reach, with far less impact on your yard.
- Who does the work
- Stephen Douglas, ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ qualified, with a full-time crew of 4. No day labor.
- Where we work
- Vancouver, WA and every community in Clark County, from Salmon Creek to Camas and Washougal.
- Licensed and insured
- Washington contractor license PRIORTS781KC, fully insured, A+ rated by the BBB. Free written estimates.
They trimmed up a giant fallen oak, and limbed up huge fir trees around my buildings to prepare us for winter storms.
How We Remove Large and Dangerous Trees in Vancouver, WA
Picture a massive fir leaning over a roof, or a dead tree so brittle that climbing it is dangerous, or a backyard giant with no clear path to drop anything. Safe large tree removal on jobs like these is about method, not muscle. Rather than rig every piece down through the canopy, we cut and lift each section cleanly over the obstacles, so the tree comes apart on our terms instead of gravity's.
That means dramatically less weight moving through your yard, less risk to the climber, and far less damage to lawns, beds, fences, and structures. It is often faster, too. Lifting sections out usually adds some cost to a removal, and on many jobs the time it saves brings the price close to a conventional takedown. What it reliably buys you is a safer job and a protected property.
For the biggest and most dangerous trees, crane tree removal is a core specialty of ours. We run crane removals regularly across Clark County, so for our ISA Certified Arborist, planning the lift, setting the pick points, and coordinating each section with the operator is second nature. We will always tell you honestly whether a crane is worth it for your tree or whether a conventional removal makes more sense.
What Every Large Tree Removal Includes
- A removal plan built by an ISA Certified Arborist
- Coordinated lifts with an experienced crane operator
- Pick points set to protect your home and yard
- Controlled sectioning of the canopy and trunk
- Full cleanup and haul-away of wood and debris
- An honest recommendation on whether a crane is worth it
How to Book a Crane Tree Removal in Vancouver, WA
Big trees take more planning than a normal removal, so the site visit does more work here than anywhere else on this site.
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Send Photos of the Tree and the Yard
Call, text, or use the form. Wide shots matter as much as the tree itself, because what we need to see is where a crane could set up and what it would have to lift over.
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Stephen Plans the Removal On Site
He reads the lean and the defects, checks overhead lines and setback, and works out whether a crane pays for itself on your tree or whether a conventional takedown is smarter. That visit is free.
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You Get the Trade-Offs in Writing
The estimate lays out both approaches where both are real options, so you can weigh the cost against the risk to your roof rather than take our word for it.
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We Coordinate the Crane and the Crew
We book the operator, plan the picks, protect the ground, and run the day. You do not have to arrange anything with anyone but us.
Recent Crane Removals Around Vancouver, WA
Why Crane Removal Is Safer and Cleaner for Vancouver, WA Yards
Protects your property
Heavy sections lift up and out instead of crashing down, sparing roofs, fences, gardens, and lawns.
Safer on dangerous trees
For brittle, dead, or storm-damaged trees, keeping the crew out of an unstable canopy is the safest way to work.
Faster from start to finish
Lifting whole sections is quicker than rigging them down piece by piece, so a big removal wraps in less time.
Reaches the unreachable
Boxed-in backyards and trees with no drop zone are exactly where a crane earns its keep.
What Affects Large Tree Removal Cost in Vancouver, WA
A crane usually adds to a removal, and on a genuinely difficult tree the time it saves can bring the total close to a conventional takedown. What it always buys is a safer job. Here is what moves the number.
- Size and Weight of the Tree
- Crane work is decided in pounds. A 130-foot fir with a heavy top needs a bigger machine and more picks than a 70-foot maple, and that is most of the difference.
- Where the Crane Can Set Up
- A crane needs firm, level ground within reach of the tree. If the only spot is out on the street or across a lawn, that adds matting, traffic control, or both.
- What It Has to Lift Over
- Lifting straight up out of an open backyard is one job. Swinging sections over a roofline, a fence, and a neighbor's garage is a longer and more careful one.
- Condition of the Wood
- Dead and decayed trees cannot be trusted to hold a pick where a healthy one would. Brittle wood means smaller sections, more lifts, and more time.
- Power Lines and Clearances
- Anything near an energized line changes the plan, and sometimes means coordinating a drop with the utility before we can work.
- Volume of Wood to Remove
- A very large tree produces an enormous amount of material. Hauling it is part of the estimate, and leaving the rounds on site for firewood can take some of it back off.
We will tell you honestly when a crane is not worth it for your tree. Most of the removals we do are conventional, and talking somebody out of a crane they do not need is a normal Tuesday around here.
Get Your Free EstimateMost of this work stays close to home. Large and Dangerous Tree Removal in La Center is a regular call for us, and we cover Battle Ground, Brush Prairie, and Hockinson on the same terms, along with the rest of Clark County.
Large and Dangerous Tree Removal in Vancouver, WA and Across Clark County
We bring large and dangerous tree removal to every community in Clark County, from Vancouver and Salmon Creek to Battle Ground, Camas, and Washougal. ISA Certified Arborist-led, fully insured, free estimates.
Priority Tree Service
ISA Certified Arborist · Vancouver, WA
191 Google reviewsLarge and Dangerous Tree Removal in Vancouver, WA: FAQ
How much does large tree removal cost with a crane?
Large tree removal cost is driven mostly by the tree's size, access, and risk. A crane usually adds to the cost, and on some jobs the time it saves brings the price close to a conventional removal. What it reliably buys you is a safer job on a dangerous tree and far less risk to your yard and home. We lay out the trade-offs honestly before you decide.
When do you recommend a crane?
For very large trees, dead or brittle trees that are unsafe to climb, trees leaning over a house, and tightly boxed-in trees with no room to rig pieces down. If your tree does not need one, we will tell you.
Will the crane damage my lawn or driveway?
We plan crane placement carefully and use matting and ground protection where needed. Lifting sections out actually reduces the heavy impact a conventional removal puts on your yard.
Do you handle the permits and setup for the crane?
Yes. We coordinate the crane, plan the lifts, and manage the site so the day runs smoothly. You just need to point us at the tree.
What Vancouver, WA Homeowners Say
Called us for crane service. They are professional and great to work with. Very good communication with the feller and crane operator. Would recommend for your next tree removal.
Jessica and Stephen are amazing! Jessica is so warm and sweet, and she responded incredibly quickly. Stephen and his team are professional and organized, managing their work efficiently. Their pricing is also very reasonable. I truly appreciate their help and will definitely recommend them to my friends.
Stephen and Jessica have some of the best communication I've come across when looking to hire a professional. Stephen was out quickly to give an estimate and was able to complete the job within the week. He was in and out in no time and did a superb job. Highly recommend! Thank you guys!
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