Tree Removal Services in Vancouver, WA
Priority Tree Service handles tree removal across Vancouver, WA and all of Clark County, from a leaning backyard maple to a 120-foot Douglas fir hanging over your roof. Stephen, our ISA Certified Arborist, walks the tree with you and writes you a free estimate before anything starts. Then the crew takes it down in controlled sections, hauls off the wood, and rakes the site clean. Licensed, insured, and no pressure either way.
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Tree Removal in Vancouver, WA
Reviewed by Stephen Douglas, ISA Certified Arborist
- What it covers
- Safe, efficient removal of hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees, from tight backyards to towering Douglas firs.
- 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.
Stephen and his team of experts removed a massive silver maple from our front yard. Much of the tree hung over our house, they used extreme care and skill to protect our roof from branches coming down on it.
How Our Tree Removal Service Works
Most of the trees we take down are too close to a house, a fence, a garden, or a power line to simply fell in one piece. We climb or use a bucket truck to dismantle the tree in sections, rigging each limb and log down under control so nothing lands where it should not.
For the largest and most dangerous trees, a crane lets us lift whole sections clear of the property instead of dropping them, which protects your landscaping and gets the job done faster. We will tell you up front when a crane is the right call.
Every removal is led by an ISA Certified Arborist and a trained crew that works together day in and day out. We clean up completely before we leave and haul away the wood and debris. When the job calls for it, we grind the stump in the same visit so you get the spot back, and on some jobs it makes more sense to handle the stump separately. We will tell you which makes sense for yours.
One thing worth knowing before you call anyone: tree removal is one of the few home services where hiring the wrong company can leave you holding the bill. If an uninsured crew drops a limb through your roof, or a climber gets hurt on your property, that lands on you. We carry Washington contractor license PRIORTS781KC and full liability and workers comp coverage, and we are glad to send you the certificate before we start. Ask every company you call for theirs.
What Every Tree Removal Includes
- On-site assessment by an ISA Certified Arborist
- A clear, written tree removal estimate before any work begins
- Controlled dismantling with proper rigging
- Bucket-truck or crane access where it is the safer choice
- Full cleanup and haul-away of wood and debris
- Stump grinding, often the same visit when the job calls for it
- Licensed and insured for your protection
How to Book Tree Removal in Vancouver, WA
Hiring us is four steps, and the first two cost you nothing.
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Tell Us About the Tree
Call or text us, or send the form with a photo if you have one. Jessica runs the schedule and will get you on the calendar.
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We Come Out and Look
Stephen walks the tree with you, checks the lean, the decay, and what sits underneath it, then tells you what he would do. The visit is free and there is nothing to sign.
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You Get It in Writing
A written estimate with the work spelled out and cleanup and haul-away included, so you know the number before you say yes to anything.
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We Take It Down and Clean Up
The same trained crew every time. Tree comes down in sections, wood goes on the truck, site gets raked, and the stump gets ground if you asked for it.
Recent Tree Removal Jobs Around Vancouver, WA
Why Vancouver, WA Homeowners Hire Us for Tree Removal
A real safety plan
We assess lean, decay, targets, and drop zones before a single cut, so the tree comes down on our terms, not gravity's.
Property protection
Careful rigging, bucket trucks, and crane work keep weight off your roof, fence, lawn, and garden beds.
Led by a certified arborist
An ISA Certified Arborist is on the job, not a rotating crew of day labor. The same trained team, every time.
Clean when we leave
We haul the wood and debris, rake the site, and grind the stump on the same visit when it is the right call. You get your yard back, finished.
What Affects Tree Removal Cost in Vancouver, WA
We do not publish a flat rate, because two trees of the same height can be completely different jobs. Here is what actually moves the number, so you know what we are reading when we walk your property.
- Height and Trunk Diameter
- A 40-foot alder and a 120-foot Douglas fir are not the same day of work. Bigger trees mean more rigging, more time in the canopy, and a lot more wood to haul.
- What Sits Underneath It
- A tree with an open field to fall into is the simple version. One over your roof, your fence, a septic drainfield, or a power line has to come down piece by piece.
- Access for the Equipment
- If the truck and chipper can get close, the job moves fast. A backyard behind a narrow gate means every log gets carried out by hand, and that is time.
- Condition of the Tree
- Dead, hollow, and storm-damaged trees are unpredictable to climb, so they often call for a bucket truck or a crane rather than a climber on a rope.
- What Happens to the Wood
- Haul-away is included. If you would rather we buck the rounds and stack them for firewood, or leave the chips for your beds, tell us and we will work it in.
- Stump, or No Stump
- Grinding the stump is optional, and plenty of people skip it. We price the removal both ways so the choice is actually yours.
Every estimate is free, in writing, and holds for the work as described. We would rather spend twenty minutes in your driveway getting the number right than surprise you on the invoice.
Get Your Free EstimateMost of this work stays close to home. Tree Removal in Salmon Creek is a regular call for us, and we cover Hazel Dell, Felida, and Ridgefield on the same terms, along with the rest of Clark County.
Tree Removal in Vancouver, WA and Across Clark County
We bring 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 reviewsTree Removal in Vancouver, WA: FAQ
How much does tree removal cost in Vancouver, WA?
Tree removal cost depends on the tree's size, location, lean, and what is underneath it, so there is no flat rate. The biggest factors are height, trunk diameter, how close the tree is to your house or power lines, and whether the job needs a crane. We come out, look at the job in person, and give you a clear written tree removal estimate at no charge. No surprises once we start.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Vancouver or Clark County?
Sometimes. Rules vary by city, lot size, tree size, and whether the tree is near a critical area. As an ISA Certified Arborist-led team we can tell you what is likely required and provide an arborist report if your jurisdiction needs one.
Can you remove a tree that is close to my house or power lines?
Yes, that is most of what we do. We dismantle trees in sections with rigging, bucket trucks, or a crane so limbs and logs never free-fall toward your home, fence, or the lines.
Will you grind the stump too?
That part is optional and up to you. Grinding the stump stops regrowth and lets you reclaim the space for grass, a garden, or a new planting, but plenty of folks leave it and spend that part of the budget elsewhere. We will price the removal both ways so you can choose what fits your needs and budget.
Do you serve all of Clark County?
We do, from Vancouver, Salmon Creek, and Hazel Dell out to Battle Ground, Ridgefield, Camas, Washougal, and the rural areas in between.
What Customers Say About This Work
They did a good job pruning several trees and removing 2 bushes. I appreciate that they cleaned up the remaining debris very well.
They did an awesome job removing a tree from my front yard. They were very fast, timely in their communication and punctual. The tree was removed safely and the were able to protect nearby rose bushes without a problem. They cleaned up quickly and left the street cleaner then when it started. I would use them again and highly recommend.
Priority Tree Service did a great job on our trees in battle ground. Had one fully removed and the other pruned. From start to finish they worked with me on the project and were very polite and punctual. When arrived were super quick in getting started on the work and had were done fast. Even cleaned up a couple of the old limbs that had fallen off the tree from awhile ago. Would recommend!
Often Paired With Tree Removal
Grind that unsightly stump below grade so you reclaim the space and stop new sprouts for good.
Crane removals for the big, the dangerous, and the hard-to-reach, with far less impact on your yard.
Storm-damaged or fallen trees? We respond fast to make your property safe again.
Where These Numbers Come From
- City of Vancouver, Tree Permits lists the situations in which removing a private tree inside city limits requires a permit, and states that a permit is required for planting, major pruning and removal of street trees. Checked August 7, 2026
- City of Vancouver, Urban Forestry on securing the permit before work begins, and the violation and monetary fines that follow if you do not. Vancouver Urban Forestry: 360-487-8332. Checked August 7, 2026
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