Service
Dead Tree Removal — Seattle Metro Dispatch
A standing dead fir or cedar is a countdown clock. Once the roots decay, the whole tree can go without warning in the next windstorm.
Signs a tree is dead or dying
No leaves in season, bark sloughing in sheets, woodpecker holes, conks or shelf fungus at the base.
Why dead trees are more dangerous to remove
Decayed wood is unpredictable under saw and rigging load. This is not a DIY job.
Before you hire
For any tree job, ask the contractor for proof of current license and general liability insurance before work begins, and confirm coverage details with your homeowners insurance carrier. This is standard consumer guidance for any tree work — not a claim about the specific crew dispatched to you.