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Tree Work in Bellevue

Bellevue Tree Service Under the 2024 Tree Code

Bellevue changed its rules in July 2024: a permit is now required to remove any significant tree — 6 inches or more in trunk diameter, measured 4.5 feet above the ground — or any landmark tree, generally 24 inches and up. That applies even to trees within your yearly allowance, and even to hazard trees.

It’s one of the region’s leafiest cities: the 2023 assessment found canopy covering 39.3% of Bellevue, against a 40% goal. Lots near critical areas, streams or the Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish shorelines face extra review. Our ISA Certified Arborists will tell you what your lot allows before anything is booked, in a free written estimate.

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What We Do

Our Tree Services in Bellevue

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

Know the Rules

Bellevue’s Tree Rules in Plain English

From the City of Bellevue’s tree removal guidance and its 2024 tree code update:

✓Any significant (6 inches and up) or landmark (24 inches and up) tree needs a permit — even within your yearly allowance.
✓On lots up to 10,000 sq ft, the yearly allowance without replacement is one landmark or two significant trees, with at least two left standing. Larger lots allow more.
✓Above the allowance, replacement is one tree per significant tree removed and three per landmark tree.
✓Trees in critical areas, their buffers or required structure setbacks — or within 50 feet of a shoreline — need additional review.
✓Hazard trees still need a permit, with an arborist report and an ISA Basic Tree Risk Assessment, but no replacement.
✓Trees on public property or in the right-of-way can’t be removed or reduced without the city’s approval.

Not sure whether your tree counts as significant or landmark, or whether it fits your allowance? 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

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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 Bellevue.
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Honest written quotes with no hidden fees and no pressure — just clear advice.

Bellevue Neighborhoods & Surrounding Areas We Serve

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

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Call 24/7 for emergency tree service in Bellevue 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.

Bellevue Tree Service FAQ

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

Yes, for any tree 6 inches or more in diameter. Since July 2024, Bellevue requires a permit to remove any significant or landmark tree — including trees within your yearly removal allowance, and hazard trees.

How many trees can I remove each year?

It depends on lot size. On a lot up to 10,000 square feet you can remove one landmark or two significant trees in a 12-month period without replacement, as long as at least two trees remain. Larger lots allow up to four significant trees. A permit is still required.

What if a tree comes down or turns dangerous in a storm?

In an emergency, contact the city’s Land Use staff when possible, photograph the situation, and apply for a tree removal permit after the tree is removed. We answer emergency calls 24/7 at (425) 584-1233 — our guide to what to do when a tree comes down covers the first hour.

Who handles trees along the street?

Trees on public property and in the right-of-way can’t be removed or reduced without the city’s approval. Bellevue takes reports of problem street trees at 425-452-7840.

Do you offer free estimates in Bellevue?

Yes — free on-site inspections and written estimates, including whether your tree counts as significant or landmark and what your lot’s allowance is.

Ready for Expert Tree Care in Bellevue?

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

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