Big R Tree Service LLC
Open 24 hours a day, every day, the Yakima company covers emergency tree work, hazard tree assessment, pruning and stump grinding.
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Storm and tree damage in Yakima
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
8 pros in Yakima
When the May 30, 2020 windstorm hit, more than 15,000 customers in the Yakima area lost power at the peak, and downed trees and limbs slowed repairs in Yakima, Selah, Zillah and nearby communities. That is the pattern to plan around here: a wind event brings trees onto lines, roofs and yards all at once. If a limb is on a wire, Pacific Power says to stay at least 35 feet away, assume the line is energized, and call 911 and then the utility. Do not hire anyone to work near it until the utility has dealt with it. For the work itself, Washington requires tree removal contractors to be registered with L&I, bonded and insured, so ask for their registration details before you agree to anything. If the roof is damaged, the City of Yakima sells residential tear-off and reroof permits online through its permit portal, so ask who will handle the permit. Ask for a written quote that covers removal of debris.
Trickinnex Tree Trimming & Falling LLC
Established in 2000, the family-owned company removes trees, offers tree falling and grinds stumps across Yakima, Union Gap and Selah.
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West Valley Tree Service LLC
Covering Yakima, Union Gap and Selah, the company removes and trims trees, grinds stumps and offers snow plowing for residential and commercial properties.
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Yakima Tree Service
Monday through Saturday, the firm removes trees that are dead, diseased or storm-damaged, then clears away debris from the property in Yakima, Union Gap, Ellensburg and Moxee.
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Arbor Care Lawn & Pest Control, Inc.
Founded in 2003, the business also handles lawn care and pest control, with tree removal, pruning and stump grinding in Yakima, Ellensburg, Moxee and Selah.
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Black Sheep Tree Service LLC
Emergency work runs seven days a week, around the clock, alongside fire fuel reduction and hazard inspection in Yakima, Naches, Tieton and Terrace Heights.
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Uribe’s Tree Service LLC
Family-owned, the firm prunes native Pacific Northwest trees and handles hazard tree assessment and emergency tree work in Yakima, Union Gap, Ellensburg and Moxee.
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Rudy’s Tree Service
With more than 25 years of experience, the company offers emergency service at any hour, along with pruning, removal, planting and stump grinding.
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What to know in Yakima
The Washington Insurance Commissioner says home insurance usually covers burst pipes, including frozen pipes, as long as you heat your home properly. It also says that if a storm damages your roof, insurance won't cover water damage if you delay repairs.
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (source, opens in a new tab)
Before you hire
For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Questions about hiring in Yakima
Who is allowed to remove a tree for me in Washington?
Washington's L&I regulates tree removal as a contractor specialty that requires registration. Construction contractors must be registered, bonded and insured. Before you agree to any work, ask for the contractor's registration details and proof of insurance, and check them with L&I rather than relying on a business card or a truck sign. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a written quote for storm clean-up include?
Ask for the address and the exact trees or limbs involved, the work to be done, whether stump removal and hauling away debris are included, and the start and finish dates. It should also show the contractor's registration details and proof of insurance. Get at least two quotes in writing and compare line by line.
What should I do if a tree brings down a power line at my house?
Pacific Power says to stay at least 35 feet away, always assume a downed line is energized, and call 911 and then the utility. Do not touch the line or the tree touching it. Wait for the utility to make the area safe before any tree crew starts work. Pacific Power (source, opens in a new tab)
Can I get a roofing permit online in the City of Yakima after storm damage?
Yes, for some work. The City of Yakima sells residential tear-off and reroof permits online through its permit portal, since these do not need plan review. Ask your roofer whether they will pull the permit, and confirm it is in place before the old roof comes off. City of Yakima (source, opens in a new tab)