Storm Tree Removal & Land Clearing, Pierce County WA

Baxter’s handles storm-damaged and hazard tree removal, 24/7 storm cleanup and land clearing across Pierce County. After wind, snow or ice, we take down trees and limbs on houses, cars, driveways and roads, chip or haul the debris, then clear lots and acreage when you are ready to open the ground. Each town page below covers local trees, terrain, storm notes and permit basics.

Call or text (360) 503-0571 for a free estimate. Text a photo of the tree or storm damage and the address. Planning a bigger clearing job? Book a land & site consultation. Don’t see your town? Call anyway and we will check the address.

Faller cutting down a large tree — Tree removal job in Western Washington.

Pierce County towns

Storm tree removal and cleanup

Windstorms and wet snow put weight on tall firs, cedars and cottonwoods across Pierce County. We:

Remove hazard and storm-damaged trees: leaning, broken, rooted-up or hanging over a roof or driveway (hazard tree removal)
Answer emergency storm calls 24/7 when a tree is on a house, car, driveway or road (emergency tree service)
Cut, chip and haul storm debris so the yard and access are usable again

Tree down across a roof after a windstorm — Storm cleanup job in Western Washington.

Land clearing after the storm (or for a new site)

Once the hazard is handled, or when you are opening a lot for a home, shop, pasture or driveway, we clear trees, brush and blackberry, grind or pull stumps, and mulch or haul the material. See land clearing, or book a land & site consultation for planning help.

The equipment we bring to the job is matched to the site. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency prohibits land-clearing fires across Pierce County, so brush and debris are mulched or hauled, not burned.

Trees, terrain and roads

The south county around Roy and Spanaway sits on gravelly glacial outwash prairie, where Douglas-fir grows with Oregon white oak and shore pine. Graham, the South Hill side of Puyallup and the Bonney Lake area are more heavily wooded with fir, cedar and hemlock. The river valleys at Puyallup and Buckley carry cottonwood, alder and bigleaf maple. Tacoma has older neighborhoods with mature yard and street trees.

Main routes: SR 7 (Pacific Avenue / Mountain Highway), SR 507 and SR 702 in the south county, Meridian (SR 161) through Graham and South Hill, and SR 410 and SR 162 out to Bonney Lake and Buckley.

Permits and regulated trees

Inside a city, that city’s rules apply, and each town page summarizes the basics. Outside city limits, Pierce County’s Fill and Grade page says clearing more than 7,000 sq ft of trees and vegetation (stumps included) needs a site development permit, and in a critical area such as a wetland or stream buffer almost any clearing does. Pierce County also protects Oregon white oak trees and woodlands as priority habitat (PCC 18E.40). We point out anything that needs a check before the saw comes out. Certified arborist available through our partner.

Frequently asked questions

Which Pierce County towns do you cover?

Roy, Spanaway, Graham, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Buckley and Tacoma have their own pages, and we take work in the unincorporated areas around them. Call or text (360) 503-0571 to check your address.

Do you handle storm emergencies in Pierce County?

Yes. Emergency storm service is 24/7. If a tree is down on your house, car, driveway or road, call (360) 503-0571. Text a photo if you can.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Pierce County?

It depends on where the tree is. Each city has its own rules: Puyallup and Bonney Lake regulate trees in critical areas and some significant trees, and Tacoma requires a permit for right-of-way trees. Outside cities, Pierce County regulates clearing over 7,000 sq ft, clearing in critical areas, and Oregon white oaks.

We also do excavation. Baxter’s handles larger land clearing, grading, gravel driveways and drainage. See Pierce County land clearing and storm cleanup on baxterexcavation.com.

Get a free estimate

Call or text (360) 503-0571 or email BaxtersTreeServices@gmail.com. Text a photo of the damage or the trees you want cleared, plus the address. We call back quickly, and estimates usually come within a couple of days.

20+ Years of Experience · Licensed, Bonded & Insured · 24/7 emergency storm service. Certified arborist available through our partner. Office hours are Monday–Friday 7 AM–6 PM and Saturday 8 AM–2 PM, closed Sunday; storm emergencies are answered 24/7.