Spanaway is a large unincorporated Pierce County community along Pacific Avenue South (SR 7) and around Spanaway Lake. Yard trees over houses and brushy back lots are common here. We take down storm-damaged and hazard trees, clean up after storms, and clear land when a back lot or acreage needs opening up.
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.
Storm tree removal and cleanup in Spanaway
Winter windstorms are the main risk for tall firs near houses. Snow and ice can bring down oak and fir limbs over roofs, driveways and power lines; if a tree is in the lines, the utility has to make them safe first.
We handle:
- Hazard and storm-damaged trees: leaning, cracked, rooted-up or hanging over a structure (hazard tree removal)
- 24/7 emergency storm response when a tree is on a house, car, driveway or road (emergency tree service)
- Cutting, chipping and hauling storm debris so you can use the driveway and yard again
Land clearing in Spanaway
Once the storm wood is cleaned up, or when a brushy back lot or homesite needs opening, we clear trees, Scotch broom and blackberry, grind or pull stumps, and mulch or haul the material. See land clearing, or book a land & site consultation for planning help before machines arrive.
The equipment we bring to the job is matched to access and ground conditions. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency prohibits land-clearing fires across Pierce County, so brush and debris are mulched or hauled, not burned.
Trees we see in Spanaway
Douglas-fir, Oregon white oak, shore pine and red alder, the native mix the USDA lists for the Spanaway soil series, with Scotch broom on open ground.
Terrain and access
The ground is very deep, fast-draining gravelly sandy loam on flat outwash terraces, which gives good footing for equipment. Access gets tighter in the older neighborhoods off Pacific Avenue, and we plan the route before the estimate.
Permits and regulated trees
Spanaway is unincorporated, so Pierce County is the permit contact. Clearing more than 7,000 sq ft, almost any clearing in a critical area, and Oregon white oaks are regulated.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Spanaway?
A single yard tree often does not, but Pierce County regulates clearing over 7,000 sq ft, almost any clearing in a critical area, and Oregon white oaks. We flag anything that looks regulated.
Can you remove a big fir leaning toward my house?
Yes. We take leaning and hazard trees down in sections when there is no room to fell them, then clean up the wood and brush. See hazard tree removal.
Do you grind stumps after storm removal?
Yes. We grind stumps or pull them, whichever suits what you plan to do with the spot.
Areas we cover around Spanaway
We cover neighborhoods around Spanaway Lake Park and Sprinker Recreation Center, along Pacific Avenue and Mountain Highway, and out toward Elk Plain, Frederickson and the Roy Y, where SR 507 meets SR 7.
Nearby: Roy, Graham, Tacoma. See all Pierce County tree service areas.
We also do excavation. Baxter’s handles larger land clearing, grading, gravel driveways and drainage. See land clearing and storm cleanup in Spanaway 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.
Related: Hazard tree removal · Emergency storm & tree service · Land clearing · Land & site consultation