Tree Services
Tree Removal
Whether a tree is damaged, dead, or a safety hazard, our crews ensure safe and efficient removal with minimal disruption to your property.
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Bothell tree care built around the Sammamish River valley's slow drainage, from structural pruning to 24/7 storm response, backed by written estimates and full insurance.
99% recommended
Why Bothell
Local tree care for Bothell.
Serving Bothell, Washington through our Seattle crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and the same around the clock availability.
Bothell straddles the Sammamish River, and the valley floor holds water on a different schedule than the wooded hills above it, so root and storm risk get assessed lot by lot.
What we do
Tree care in Bothell, made easy.
Tree Services
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Keep your trees safe, structured, and looking right. We remove dead or overgrown branches, improve clearance, and reduce storm risk.
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Emergency & Storm Damage
When storms cause tree damage, our emergency team responds quickly to remove hazards, clear debris, and restore safety.
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WindReady™ Storm Prep
Strategic pruning, cabling, and bracing to reduce storm damage risks before severe weather hits.
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Safety & Risk Assessments
Identifying potential hazards before they become problems. Tree stability, structural integrity, and surrounding risks evaluated on-site.
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Virtual Consulting & Estimates
Get expert arborist guidance without a site visit. Share photos or video of your trees and receive a written assessment and estimate within 24 hours.
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Multi-Location Management
Simplify tree care across multiple properties with a single, trusted provider. Consistent maintenance and emergency response.
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HOA & Property Management
One point of contact for the whole community: scheduled rounds, board-friendly reports, and uniform standards across every lot.
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Municipal Tree Care
ROW maintenance, public works contracts, and storm response for city forestry teams. We handle permits and traffic plans.
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Fortune-500 Grounds
Corporate campuses, hospital systems, and headquarters landscapes. Quarterly walks, annual risk reports, COIs on file.
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Commercial Emergency Response
Under 2-hour dispatch to any property in our service area. Liability coverage and safety plans on file with your operations team.
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Property Tree Inventory
A geotagged inventory of every tree on the property: species, age, condition, and recommended work, refreshed annually.
Learn more →What people are saying
Rated 4.9 stars across 140+ reviews.
Real reviews from real customers, straight from our Google Business Profile. Here's what people say once the crew has packed up and the yard is clean.
JB
★★★★★
March 11th, a brief but strong storm came through Goodlettsville and blew over two giant trees in my front yard; one which was being supported by a 3rd tree that was facing and threatening my house. It was an…
Julie Bangs●3 days ago
JM
★★★★★
From the time I inquired w this company about removing a tree that was strongly impacted from the major strong 80 mph winds on March 3, 2023, they provided us w exceptional service in every way . They were…
Jeanne Mason●3 weeks ago
GH
★★★★★
CATS crew was amazing across the board from Mike & Lisa & Joe to the crew that came to our house. The consultation was easy and informative and made me feel comfortable in choosing them. The price was less…
Guy Hunt●1 month ago
Local expertise
Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Bothell
Bothell sits in King County where the Sammamish River cuts through a valley of low, flat lots below steeper wooded hillsides. The mild wet maritime climate that defines this part of Washington means cool wet winters and dry summers, but Bothell’s terrain adds a wrinkle: the valley floor drains slower than the slopes above it, so two properties a few blocks apart can carry very different amounts of standing winter moisture in the root zone.
That difference matters because deep, acidic Puget Sound soil that stays saturated is exactly the condition that lets a tall conifer’s roots lose their hold before a winter windstorm even arrives. An arborist who treats every Bothell lot the same way, valley or hillside, will misjudge which trees are actually at risk. We produce written tree risk assessments using TRAQ methodology, accepted by HOAs, insurance carriers, and legal counsel, and every crew carries full general liability and workers compensation coverage.
Bothell’s Tree Challenges
Bothell’s residential streets lean on red maple and flowering cherry, both tolerant of the wet climate but prone to weak branch unions that need structural pruning to hold up under wind load. Up on the wooded hillsides, Douglas fir and western red cedar dominate, and that’s where laminated root rot does its damage, spreading tree to tree through root contact and hollowing out a root plate long before the crown shows any stress.
The valley’s slower drainage means winter windstorms arrive here on top of soil that hasn’t finished draining from the last one, a cumulative risk rather than a single bad night. Sweetgum and littleleaf linden planted along Bothell’s newer streets add shallow rooting concerns of their own in that same wet ground. An arborist who has walked both the valley floor and the hillside above it is what catches a failing root plate before it becomes an emergency call.
Service area
Our Seattle service area.
Bothell is in the Seattle service area. Calls route through national intake until local coverage is verified.
Areas we cover
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Bothell FAQ
Local questions, local answers.
Don't see your question? Call us. Every call is answered by a human arborist, day or night.
Do you serve Bothell, WA?
Yes. The Certified Arborist Tree Service works throughout Bothell and the surrounding King County area. Call for a free on-site estimate.
How fast can an arborist get to my property?
Most estimate visits happen within 24 hours, and storm emergencies get a crew on site the same day. We answer the phone around the clock, not a call center.
Why does Bothell's river valley matter for tree risk?
Low ground near the Sammamish River holds winter moisture longer than the hillsides above it, and that saturation is what lets laminated root rot take hold in conifer stands. An arborist can tell you which of your trees are affected.
Do you provide documentation for my HOA or insurer?
Yes. We provide written, signed tree risk assessments using TRAQ methodology, accepted by HOAs, insurance carriers, and legal counsel.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We carry full general liability and workers' compensation coverage on every crew member, and can email a current Certificate of Insurance before work begins.
Take back your trees today
One expert arborist. Every tree on your property.
Free estimate. Twenty-four-hour response. No contracts. No commitments.
Or call (844) 835-8733, answered 24/7 by a human.
