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Burien Tree Service

Removal, trimming & 24/7 emergency tree care from Burien’s most trusted ISA-certified arborists.

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Tree Work in Burien

Burien Tree Service From ISA Certified Arborists

Burien regulates trees on private property. You need a permit to remove an exceptional tree — 30 inches or more in diameter — to remove more than one tree a year on a smaller lot, to top a tree, or to prune more than a quarter of its canopy. Trees under 6 inches don’t need one.

Burien is aiming for 40% canopy by 2038, and its shoreline, critical areas and their buffers carry stricter rules: every tree there needs a permit, whatever its size. Power in Burien is split between Seattle City Light and PSE depending on your address. Our ISA Certified Arborists will tell you what applies, in a free written estimate before anything is booked.

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What We Do

Our Tree Services in Burien

Safe, efficient removal of hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees on your Burien property.
Storm damage or a fallen tree? We respond around the clock across Burien.
Improve tree health, safety, and appearance with expert pruning.
Remove unsightly stumps and reclaim your yard space.
Cabling & Bracing
Structural support to preserve valuable or at-risk trees.
Fast, thorough cleanup after King County storms.

Know the Rules

Burien’s Tree Rules in Plain English

From Burien’s tree code (BMC 19.26) and the city’s tree regulations page:

✓A permit is required for exceptional trees — 30 inches and up — and for removing more than one tree a year (more on lots over 5,000 sq ft).
✓Topping a tree, or pruning more than 25% of its canopy, needs a permit.
✓Trees under 6 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet don’t need a permit.
✓In shorelines, critical areas and their buffers, every tree needs a permit, whatever its size.
✓After an emergency removal, a retroactive permit is due within 14 calendar days, backed by a qualified tree risk assessment.
✓Planting-strip and right-of-way trees can’t be removed without an approved tree permit, and topping them isn’t allowed.

Not sure whether your tree is exceptional or your lot is in a critical area? We’ll check during a free on-site inspection. Our permit guide compares rules across nearby cities.

Why Homeowners Choose Us

Why Choose Devoted Tree Solutions

Licensed, Insured & Bonded
ISA-certified arborists you can trust — fully covered on every job.
24/7 Emergency Response
Storm damage or a fallen tree? We respond around the clock across Burien.
Free, No-Obligation Estimates
Honest written quotes with no hidden fees and no pressure — just clear advice.

Burien Neighborhoods & Surrounding Areas We Serve

Devoted Tree Solutions provides tree removal, trimming, pruning and 24/7 emergency service throughout Burien. Our ISA-certified arborists cover the entire city — from Downtown Burien to Salmon Creek — plus the surrounding King County communities.

Inside Burien

Downtown BurienGregory HeightsBoulevard ParkSeahurstLake BurienSunnydaleBeverly ParkThree Tree Point

Nearby Communities

Call 24/7 for emergency tree service in Burien and the surrounding King & King County area. Licensed, bonded and insured — ISA-certified arborists serving the Puget Sound since 2010. Free written estimates with every quote.

Burien Tree Service FAQ

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Burien?

Often. Burien requires a permit for exceptional trees (30 inches and up), for removing more than one tree a year on smaller lots, and for topping or heavy pruning. Every tree in a shoreline, critical area or buffer needs a permit regardless of size. Violations carry fines of $700 to $15,000.

What if a tree comes down in a storm?

Remove it, then file a retroactive permit within 14 calendar days. For a tree at imminent risk of failing, a qualified tree professional needs to document it with a tree risk assessment; for a dead tree over a house, photos may be enough. Call us 24/7 at (425) 584-1233.

Can I prune the street tree in front of my house?

Adjacent owners may prune right-of-way trees to ISA standards, but crown topping isn’t allowed, and removing one needs an approved tree permit.

Who do I call about a downed power line?

Burien is served by both Seattle City Light, (206) 684-3000, and PSE, 1-888-225-5773, depending on your address. For a downed line, call 911 and stay at least 30 feet away. Our guide to what to do when a tree comes down covers the first hour.

Do you offer free estimates in Burien?

Yes — free on-site inspections and written estimates, including whether your tree needs a permit.

Ready for Expert Tree Care in Burien?

Call (425) 584-1233 or request your free estimate online — available 24/7.

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