Rice & Company Tree Service in Anchorage

Rice & Company Tree Service

(907) 726-7150 riceandcompanytree.com

Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder

Tree Services: Large Trees, Works Near Structures, Tree Assessments, Lot Clearing

Specialty Expertise: Conifer Specialist

Credentials and Trust: Licensed, Insured

Customer Experience: Affordable

Emergency and Storm: Quick Response

Rice And Company Tree Service is a Fully Licensed and Insured Tree Service contractor dedicated to providing Expert, High-Quality tree care at Low Affordable Cost. Proudly serving Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and Peters Creek, we specialize in management of Tree Removal and Tree Trimming. Core Services Include: Expert Tree Removal & Cutting: Specialized in hazardous and beetle-killed spruce. Precision Tree Trimming & Pruning: To keep your property safe Stump Grinding & Lot Clearing: Full-service site prep and debris removal. Forestry & Arborist Services: Professional health assessments for your land. Keywords: Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Stump Grinding, Tree Service, Tree Company, Tree Cutting, Lot Clearing, Forestry, Arborist

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Equipment and Capabilities

Stump Grinder

Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.

Stump grinding is delivered as part of a full-site prep package, with debris removal included to leave the area ready for follow-up work or landscaping. The team handles stump grinding quickly and efficiently, often completing the work in a single visit even when stumps sit close to fences, buildings, or other structures. They emphasize careful, precision grinding to minimize disturbance to surrounding areas and to protect nearby assets. Clean-up after grinding is consistently praised, with yards left neat and free of residual debris. In the Anchorage area (and surrounding communities), this capability pairs with reliable communication and fair pricing to deliver a smooth, low-stress experience.

Tree Services

Large Trees

Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.

Capable of removing tall, large-diameter trees and clusters of big spruces, they’ve handled jobs like taking down three huge pines and two smaller ones, and even an 80-foot spruce that fell across a roof. They execute precise drops near houses, fences, and powerlines with remarkable care, with many jobs noted for not touching nearby structures at all. Turnaround is fast and the crew is professional, and cleanup is consistently thorough—yards are often left cleaner than before. They provide full-service large-tree work, including stump grinding and lot clearing, to fully prep the site after removal.

Works Near Structures

Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.

Precision around structures is a standout capability, with work in Anchorage and surrounding communities handling trees that sit close to fences, roofs, sheds, and decks without damaging nearby features. Notably, drops are performed in a way that often leaves not a twig touching fences or houses as the tree comes down. They’ve demonstrated rapid response to urgent near-structure hazards, such as a tree leaning on a shed or threatening power lines, helping protect property and utilities. Cleanup is thorough after these jobs, leaving yards clean and debris hauled away. Across Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and Peters Creek, customers praise the professional, efficient near-structure work at affordable prices.

Tree Assessments

Offers professional evaluation of your trees' health, structure, and risk level. Useful before buying property, after storm damage, or when a tree just doesn't look right.

Their Forestry & Arborist Services include professional health assessments for your land, guiding decisions on tree health and risk and informing removal, trimming, or stump clearing plans. Customers report on-site evaluations that are straightforward and actionable, with the team discussing needs, offering options, and providing timely quotes. Safety and precision are emphasized during assessments and work, demonstrated by careful handling near houses and thorough cleanups afterward. Overall, these assessments lead to efficient, reliable service with responsive communication, fair pricing, and strong willingness to reuse and recommend the service.

Lot Clearing

Full-scale land clearing for new construction, overgrown acreage, or development prep. Trees, brush, and stumps - all of it gone.

Lot clearing at Rice & Company Tree Service is a full-service package that includes site prep, debris removal, and stump grinding, capable of dropping tall trees even when they sit very close to fences or roofs without touching structures. Customers repeatedly note unbelievable cleanup and yards that look better after they leave, with debris cleared and wood stacked or hauled away. The crew is fast, efficient, and reasonably priced, often providing estimates quickly and delivering on what was promised. They prioritize safety and carefully drop trees to avoid damage to nearby houses, fences, or power lines. Overall, their lot-clearing work combines precise removal with thorough cleanup to ready land for new use across the Anchorage area.

Specialty Expertise

Conifer Specialist

Deep knowledge of pines, firs, spruces, cedars, and other conifers - including their growth habits, diseases, and the timing of proper trimming.

Conifer-specific work is delivered through careful planning and precise execution of hazardous and beetle-killed spruce removals, with a focus on preserving nearby structures. Clients repeatedly note they can bring down large spruces and pines with near-zero risk to fences, roofs, decks, and even power lines, with no unintended damage. Trimming and pruning of conifers is performed with an emphasis on safety and property aesthetics, followed by thorough stump grinding and site clearing. Cleanup is consistently praised—wood is neatly stacked or hauled away, and the yard is left cleaner than when the job started. They also respond quickly with clear quotes and scheduling, bringing efficiency and safety-conscious workmanship to Alaska’s challenging conditions.

Credentials and Trust

Licensed

Holds all required state and local licenses to operate legally as a tree service. A basic but important box to check before hiring.

Licensed, insured capability is evident in how they handle near-structure work in Anchorage-area properties, delivering precise removals and trims that protect roofs, fences, and power lines while avoiding collateral damage. Customers consistently highlight fast, professional service, clear communication, accurate estimates, and efficient clean-up, often completing dangerous or beetle-killed spruce removals on tight timelines. The crew’s safety-first approach is noted, with PPE and careful planning that minimize risk and keep yards clean post-work. Across Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and Peters Creek, clients repeatedly report reliable response, fair pricing, and results that exceed expectations.

Insured

Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.

Safety-first, risk-aware execution stands out in customer feedback, with crews operating around homes, fences, decks, and even power lines in the Anchorage area without causing collateral damage. They consistently receive praise for precise tree dropping that keeps roofs and other structures unharmed. Rapid responses to hazardous situations and thorough cleanups are noted across many jobs, reflecting strong responsibility and cleanup discipline. Customers also highlight PPE usage and safety-focused work methods as signs of a professional, insured contractor meeting high standards.

Customer Experience

Affordable

Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.

Affordable pricing enables Rice and Company Tree Service to provide comprehensive tree care—removal, trimming, stump grinding, and lot clearing—across Anchorage and nearby communities like Eagle River, Chugiak, and Peters Creek. Customers consistently report estimates that beat competing bids while delivering safe, thorough work and exceptional cleanup, often leaving yards looking better than before. They handle hazardous and beetle-killed spruce with precision, including work near structures, fences, roofs, and power lines, without causing collateral damage. In addition to removal and trimming, they offer forestry and arborist assessments, ensuring professional health checks and site prep with fast, reliable response. The service is repeatedly described as affordable, efficient, and professional, with the owner and crews noted for clear communication, safety-first practices, and friendly, hardworking teams.

Emergency and Storm

Quick Response

Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.

Rapid response is a defining capability for Rice And Company Tree Service in Anchorage and nearby areas such as Eagle River, Chugiak, and Peters Creek. They consistently provide quick estimates—often within hours or the same day—and can schedule urgent work promptly, sometimes even on Sundays. In urgent scenarios, they address hazards fast, like a tree leaning on a shed or threatening power lines, with crews arriving within hours and completing removal quickly to prevent further damage or outages. Work is executed efficiently, with some jobs finished in as little as 20 minutes and others scheduled for completion within a week, all supported by clear communication and calendar-based scheduling. Across the Anchorage metro area, clients note fast, professional service, thorough cleanup, and reliable follow-through.