Puyallup is a city on the Puyallup River about 10 miles southeast of Tacoma, running from the valley floor up onto South Hill. Valley yards and hillside lots make for very different removal and cleanup jobs. We take down storm-damaged and hazard trees, clean up after storms, and clear land when a lot 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 Puyallup
Winter windstorms and saturated ground are a bad mix for big trees on the valley floor. On South Hill, firs on slopes and at the edge of newer developments take the brunt of the wind.
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 Puyallup
After storm cleanup, or when an overgrown lot or hillside 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 Puyallup
Black cottonwood, red alder and bigleaf maple along the river and creeks; Douglas-fir and western red cedar on South Hill, plus planted street trees in older neighborhoods.
Terrain and access
The valley floor is flat river ground that can stay soft through winter, while South Hill has slopes and tight backyards. We plan around both: a different approach on soft ground, and sectional removal where there is no room to fell a tree.
Permits and regulated trees
Puyallup regulates significant trees (healthy, over 15 inches in diameter) in some cases, though not on residential lots of four units or fewer unless the tree is in a critical area. Critical-area trees need a city permit and a TRAQ-qualified arborist report, with 2:1 replacement. Street trees need city approval, and tree work within 15 feet of power lines goes to PSE. The city’s tree guidance also says topping is not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my Puyallup lot?
On a single-family lot, usually not, unless the tree is in a critical area. Those need a city permit and a TRAQ arborist report. Street trees need city approval.
A storm tree is near power lines. Can you remove it?
Tree work within 15 feet of power lines goes to PSE. Once that part is handled, we can take down the rest of the tree and clean up.
Do you top trees after storm damage?
No. Puyallup’s tree guidance does not permit topping. If a tree is too big for its spot, we talk about removal or other options.
Areas we cover around Puyallup
We cover downtown and valley neighborhoods near the Puyallup Fairgrounds, up to South Hill and Bradley Lake Park. Main roads: Meridian (SR 161) and SR 512.
Nearby: Graham, Bonney Lake, 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 Puyallup 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