Snohomish has three kinds of tree work: mature trees around historic homes downtown, big cottonwoods and windbreaks on valley farms, and wooded hillside lots above the valley. Call (360) 503-0571 for a free estimate.
Trees we see in Snohomish
Downtown and older neighborhoods have large maples, firs and other mature trees, many planted generations ago. The Snohomish and Pilchuck river valleys carry cottonwood, alder and willow, and hillsides have Douglas-fir and cedar.
Terrain and access
Valley ground is soft and floods, so access and timing matter for much of the year. Historic lots are tight and close to old structures, so pieces are usually lowered rather than dropped.
Wind, snow and storms
Winter southerlies and atmospheric-river rain can saturate valley ground and bring trees down. Brittle cottonwoods drop large limbs in wind.
Tree services in Snohomish
- Tree Removal: hazard, dead, leaning and unwanted trees taken down safely, whole or in sections.
- Emergency Storm & Tree Service: trees down on houses, cars, driveways and roads after wind, snow and ice.
- Land Clearing: lots, acreage, pasture and building sites cleared of trees, brush and blackberry.
- Stump Grinding & Brush Removal: stumps ground or pulled, brush piles and debris cleaned up and hauled.
Permits and regulated trees
Much of the valley is floodplain and shoreline along the Snohomish and Pilchuck rivers, which can bring extra review for tree removal. Inside city limits check with the City of Snohomish (the historic district may have its own considerations); outside, Snohomish County Planning and Development Services.
Frequently asked questions
Can you remove a big old tree next to a historic house?
Yes. We take large trees near old structures down in sections, with rigging, to protect the house, porches and outbuildings.
Do you work on valley farms near Snohomish?
Yes. We remove cottonwoods, windbreak trees and trees crowding fields, ditches and buildings, and we plan around flooding and wet field conditions.
Is a permit needed near the river?
Often. Trees in river buffers or floodplain may need review. We’ll tell you if a tree looks like it’s in a regulated area so you can check first.
Areas we cover around Snohomish
We cover historic downtown Snohomish, the valley farms and the surrounding rural Snohomish County acreage.
Nearby: Everett, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Monroe.
We also do excavation. Baxter’s also handles site prep, gravel driveways, grading, drainage and demolition. See baxterexcavation.com for our excavation services.
Get a free tree estimate
Call (360) 503-0571 or email BaxtersTreeServices@gmail.com. Tell us where the tree is, what’s near it and what you want done, and we’ll set up a time to look at it.