Hedge and Shrub Trimming in Vancouver, WA
Priority Tree Service trims hedges and shrubs across Vancouver, WA and all of Clark County, from a boxwood border out front to a 20-foot arborvitae screen that got away from you. We shape them so they stay green down to the ground instead of going bare at the base, and we haul every clipping off before we leave. The estimate is free, and we are glad to put you on a once or twice a year schedule so it never gets away again.
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Hedge & Shrub Trimming in Vancouver, WA
Reviewed by Stephen Douglas, ISA Certified Arborist
- What it covers
- Clean, shaped hedges and healthy shrubs that keep your whole landscape looking its best.
- 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.
Wonderful job cutting back trees hanging over onto our property. The tree looks good. They did an excellent job cleaning up afterwards.
How We Trim Hedges and Shrubs
Hedge trimming is about more than a quick buzz over the top. Hedges want regular, even trimming to stay full and tidy. Let them go and they get leggy, woody, and bare at the bottom. We shape hedges with the slight taper that keeps the lower branches in sunlight, so they stay green top to bottom instead of thinning out down low.
We work on the tall stuff too. Arborvitae and laurel privacy screens that have shot up past easy reach are no problem, and we keep the lines straight and the tops level whether your hedge is waist-high or well overhead.
Beyond hedges, we prune and shape ornamental shrubs, clean out the dead and tangled growth, and tidy the beds. Then we rake up and haul off the clippings so you are left with a clean, finished look, not a pile to deal with.
What Our Hedge Trimming Service Includes
- Shaping and trimming of hedges and privacy screens
- Tapered cuts that keep hedges green to the base
- Pruning and shaping of ornamental shrubs
- Removal of dead and tangled interior growth
- Tall arborvitae and laurel handled safely
- Full cleanup and haul-away of all clippings
How to Book Hedge Trimming in Vancouver, WA
Hedges are the easiest thing on our list to quote, and often the easiest to schedule.
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Send a Photo of the Run
Call, text, or use the form with a picture that shows the whole hedge end to end. Rough length and height in the message and we can usually quote from that.
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Say How You Want It
Tight and formal, or softened and natural. Kept at the height it is, or brought down. It is your hedge, and the answer changes what we do.
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You Get a Written Estimate
Priced by the run. If you have hedges, shrubs, and a few small trees, we will quote it as one visit, which comes in lower than three separate ones.
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We Trim, Rake, and Haul It Away
Straight lines, level tops, a proper taper, and not a clipping left in the beds or on the lawn. Ask us then about coming back on a schedule.
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What You Get From a Professionally Trimmed Hedge in Vancouver, WA
A sharper-looking yard
Clean, even hedge lines instantly lift the look of the whole property, front or back.
Healthier growth
Proper tapering and timing keep hedges full to the ground instead of going woody and bare at the base.
We reach the tall ones
Overgrown arborvitae and laurel screens above easy reach are routine work for our crew.
No mess left behind
We haul off every clipping and tidy the beds, so you get the finished result and none of the cleanup.
What Affects Hedge Trimming Cost in Vancouver, WA
Hedge trimming is priced by the job rather than the hour, and it is usually one of the more affordable things we do. These are the variables.
- Length of the Run
- A ten-foot boxwood border and a 200-foot laurel property line are different afternoons. Length is the first thing we measure.
- Height
- Anything we can reach from the ground is quick. Once a screen is above ladder height, arborvitae and laurel take climbing gear or a lift, and that costs more.
- How Overgrown It Is
- A hedge trimmed last year needs a light pass. One nobody has touched in five years is a reclamation job, and sometimes it takes two visits a season apart to bring it back properly.
- Number of Sides
- Trimming a hedge you can walk both sides of is faster than one pinned against a fence, a wall, or a neighbor's property.
- How Much Comes Off
- Clippings are bulky. A hard reduction on a long laurel run fills a truck, and the disposal is a real part of the cost.
- Whether You Book a Schedule
- Regular visits cost less each time than a rescue job, because the hedge never gets far enough out of shape to need one.
If you have hedges and tree work both, get them quoted together. One visit with the truck and chipper already parked out front is cheaper than two.
Get Your Free EstimateMost of this work stays close to home. Hedge & Shrub Trimming in Ridgefield is a regular call for us, and we cover La Center, Battle Ground, and Brush Prairie on the same terms, along with the rest of Clark County.
Hedge & Shrub Trimming in Vancouver, WA and Across Clark County
We bring hedge & shrub trimming 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 reviewsHedge & Shrub Trimming in Vancouver, WA: FAQ
How often should hedges be trimmed?
Most fast-growing hedges like arborvitae and laurel look best with a trim once or twice a year. We can set you up on a schedule or come as needed, whatever suits your hedge and your taste.
My hedge is overgrown and bare at the bottom. Can it be fixed?
Often we can improve it a lot by reshaping with a proper taper and, depending on the species, gradually reducing it over a season or two. Some plants rebound better than others, and we will give you an honest read.
Can you trim very tall arborvitae or laurel?
Yes. Tall privacy screens are routine for us. We keep the tops level and the lines clean even well above ground level, and we do it safely.
Do you clean up the clippings?
Always. Hauling away every clipping and tidying the beds is part of the job. You should never be left with the mess.
What Customers Say About This Work
Stephen did an EXCELLENT job with trimming/shaping our arborvitae. Very reasonably priced, good work, fantastic communication, thorough clean up. What more could you ask....
Stephen was great to work with. He helped us to build a 20' L wood planter box/retaining wall on a sloped hillside and planted a privacy hedge in it. He also took down a fairly large tree for us. We found him to be responsive, honest, hardworking, and fairly priced. He and his wife Jessica were a pleasure to work with, and we will definitely call them again with any tree needs.
They were awesome! Responsive, friendly, on-time, courteous, professional, and competitively priced. We had scheduling issues (ours, not theirs) and the gladly helped work around that. They caught issues we missed, downed an extra holly tree that I missed pointing out, and stayed a bit longer to take care of those. It's truly rare to find professionals like them these days!
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