Portland Tree Service

It happens more often than most homeowners realize. Not because tree work is simple.

Because every tree is different. Some can be safely climbed and dismantled.

Others are dead, leaning, storm-damaged or hanging over homes with nowhere for heavy branches to fall safely.

That's exactly why crane-assisted tree removal exists.

Instead of relying on gravity and a narrow drop zone, a crane lifts each section away in a controlled, planned movement helping protect nearby structures, landscaping, and the crew doing the work.

The safest tree removal isn't always the fastest. It's the one that uses the right equipment for the job.

Portland has other ideas.

In many cases, removing a tree that's 12 inches or more in diameter requires a permit, even if it's on your own property.

Ignore the rules, and the consequences can be expensive.

One homeowner who removed a 24-inch tree without a permit was fined $24,000.

Some trees are protected even more.

Heritage Trees can require approval before they're even pruned.

And if a tree is an emergency? You can remove it first but you'll still need to document why afterward.

Turns out, owning the land doesn't always mean you get the final say.

Most people think tree trimming and tree pruning are the same thing but they're not.

Trimming is mainly about maintaining a tree's shape, size, and overall appearance, while pruning focuses on the tree's health by removing dead, damaged or diseased branches.