Bonney Lake is a city east of Sumner, with SR 410 through town and Lake Tapps just north. Neighborhoods are built into existing forest, so tall trees and brush often sit close to houses. We take down storm-damaged and hazard trees, clean up after storms, and clear brush and land around homes and lots.
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 Bonney Lake
Winter windstorms bring down firs and big limbs across Bonney Lake, often onto roofs and fences that sit close to the trees.
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 Bonney Lake
Once the storm hazard is gone, or when brush has crept up to the house or a lot needs opening, 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 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 Bonney Lake
Douglas-fir with western red cedar, western hemlock, red alder and bigleaf maple. The biggest trees are often close to houses near the lake and ravines.
Terrain and access
Tall trees close to roofs and fences, and some backyards that drop toward ravines or the lake. We plan the route and the takedown before the estimate so trucks and machines stay on solid ground.
Permits and regulated trees
Bonney Lake’s tree code (BMC 16.64) generally requires a tree removal permit unless the tree is exempt; non-significant trees outside critical areas are exempt. Removing a significant tree as a hazard needs written city authorization and a TRAQ-qualified ISA arborist report, though requirements can be waived for storm-damaged trees to deal with an immediate hazard. Topping is prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
What if a storm knocks a tree onto my house?
Call us 24/7 at (360) 503-0571. Bonney Lake’s tree code allows some requirements to be waived for storm-damaged trees to deal with an immediate hazard. We make the site safe first; check with the city about any follow-up paperwork.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Bonney Lake?
Often. The city requires a tree removal permit unless the tree is exempt. We help you figure out which side of that line your tree is on.
Can you top my trees instead of removing them?
No. Bonney Lake prohibits topping. We can talk about removal or other options.
Areas we cover around Bonney Lake
We cover Bonney Lake along SR 410, the neighborhoods around Lake Tapps, and south toward Prairie Ridge.
Nearby: Buckley, Puyallup. 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 Bonney Lake 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