(206) 423-1201 blueribbontree.com
17424 Renton Issaquah Rd SE, Renton, Washington 98059
Equipment and Capabilities: Bucket Truck, Stump Grinder, Chipper
Emergency and Storm: Storm Cleanup, 24 Hour Emergency Response, Quick Response
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Tree Assessments
Specialty Expertise: Conifer Specialist, Fruit Tree Specialist
Credentials and Trust: Family Owned, Long Established
Customer Experience: Free Estimates, Affordable, Cleanup Included
We are a professional, family-owned and operated business who takes pride in our work and is concerned with providing customers the highest quality, satisfaction and safety. Providing complete residential & commercial services beginning with a Risk Value Consultation and/or Hazardous tree assessment, our arborist will evaluate your overall tree health and any need for services such as: Tree Removal; Tree, Hedge and Shrub pruning; Stump Grinding; Emergency Tree Services; Storm Damage and Tree Storm Damage Cleanup. Offering Eastside service from Everett-Auburn and Westside service from Edmonds-Federal Way. We work in Tacoma, too!
4.6 from 50 reviews
Uses an aerial bucket truck for safe, efficient access to tall or hard-to-reach branches. Faster and more stable than climbing for many jobs.
Bucket truck access is a key capability for Blue Ribbon Tree & Landscape Specialists when tackling jobs near structures and busy roads. Customers note they arrive with a bucket truck, a chipper, and a separate wood-haul truck, enabling safe removal of tall trees close to fences and pavement. The bucket truck allows controlled lowering of large limbs adjacent to homes or decks, coordinated by a skilled climber to avoid damage. Crews also emphasize safety and traffic control, placing cones and A-frame warning signs and leaving the site clean and tidy after the work. This approach supports fast, careful service in Renton and surrounding Eastside areas, with minimal disruption to properties and nearby activity.
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is a core service offered with tree removal, and crews can handle grinding multiple stumps in a single visit. Clients note careful work near structures and gardens, with crews planning to avoid damage to fences, decks, and landscaping. When a homeowner wants a deeper grind, they’ve been able to request a depth adjustment and have a crew return promptly to grind the stump lower. Cleanup is thorough, with chips and debris cleared and the work area left neat and nearly invisible after the job. The team’s responsiveness and clear communication help coordinate stump work quickly and smoothly, often fitting into busy schedules.
On-site wood chipping turns bulky brush and branches into manageable mulch. Efficient cleanup and an option to keep the chips for your garden.
On-site chipping is a core capability, with crews arriving with a bucket truck and a dedicated chipper truck to process branches directly at the job site. Customers consistently note that the chips are handled and the area is cleaned up thoroughly, leaving the yard neat and free of debris. In several jobs, the team has even delivered or left wood chips for customers’ gardens, demonstrating a practical use for the chipped material. They also prioritize safety near roads by placing cones and warning signs to manage traffic during chipping work. This chipper-enabled service is a trusted part of Blue Ribbon Tree & Landscape Specialists’ offerings in Renton and the Eastside.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
Storm cleanup capabilities are led by a knowledgeable arborist who performs risk and hazard assessments to guide urgent work, helping reduce further damage after severe weather. Customers report rapid on-site response, with crews sometimes arriving within minutes of contact and, in weather emergencies, returning the next morning to remove fallen trees and secure damaged areas with tarps as needed. Equipment is frontline, with bucket trucks, chippers, and dedicated cleanup/haul-away capacity, plus traffic-safety measures like cones and warning signs to keep roads clear and safe during cleanup. Work near structures and gardens is performed with care to avoid damaging fences, decks, or plantings, and crews thoroughly clean the site afterward—blowing chips, raking debris, and hauling away material to leave yards neat and intact. Across engagements, clear communication and transparent pricing help homeowners make informed storm-related decisions, with flexible options to fit budgets while maintaining safety and efficiency.
Available around the clock for dangerous situations - a tree on your roof, a limb blocking your driveway, or a trunk threatening to fall. Day or night.
Emergency readiness is a clear pattern in their service, with rapid response and on-site action during urgent situations. Clients report that an arborist engages immediately after contact and arrives quickly—one example notes a call-back and on-site arrival within 20 minutes. In storm-related scenarios, they’ve shown the ability to mobilize fast, sometimes arriving the next morning to cut and remove hazards and cover damage with a tarp. To protect roadways and nearby properties, they routinely place cones and warning signs and execute work with care around traffic. Their crews deploy bucket trucks, chippers, and wood-haul trucks to stabilize hazards, remove debris, and leave sites clean and safe.
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 hallmark of Blue Ribbon's service. Ian often returns calls immediately and can be on-site within about 20 minutes after contact. They can move quickly from first outreach to a formal estimate and scheduling, with many jobs fit in within two weeks. Crews show up on time for appointments and begin work promptly, while maintaining clear, proactive communication about timing and expectations. Afterward, they wrap up efficiently and leave the site clean and safe, with several jobs completed ahead of schedule.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a core capability, with crews regularly removing or pruning trees that sit close to houses, decks, fences, and other structures. Feedback consistently highlights safe execution that protects the home and landscape—no damage to fences or gardens during removals adjacent to buildings. Access is carefully managed with bucket trucks and skilled climbers using rigging, even when trees edge up to a roof or power lines, and they set cones and warning signs to control nearby traffic. Cleanup is thorough, leaving yards neat and free of debris, and HOA and subdivision clients rely on their careful near-structure work as part of ongoing maintenance. In the Renton area and surrounding Eastside, this approach is trusted for safety, efficiency, and respectful handling of existing landscapes.
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.
Their large-tree capability shines in projects where mature trees sit near houses, decks, fences, or roadways and must be removed or reduced without causing damage. They deploy bucket trucks, chipping trucks, and dedicated haul-away crews to handle large trees safely, delivering a clean site that leaves surrounding landscapes undisturbed. They coordinate traffic safety during road-adjacent work by placing cones and A-frame warning signs, maintaining careful control around busy streets. An arborist-led risk-value consultation guides decisions, so clients understand implications and options before any cutting begins. Feedback consistently highlights fast response, fair pricing, and thorough cleanup after removing large trees—examples include huge maples, walnuts, Leyland cypress, and other mature specimens.
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.
A cornerstone of their tree assessment capability is a risk-value consultation conducted by an arborist who evaluates tree health and structural risk to determine if removal, pruning, or stump work is indicated. Customers consistently mention receiving clear, thorough estimates that spell out options, potential ramifications, and costs upfront. They show a safety-forward approach when jobs are near structures or busy roads—setting cones, warning signs, and using controlled equipment to minimize risk and protect property. Cleanup is thorough and thoughtful, with crews leaving the site neat and free of debris after the work. Serving Renton and the broader Eastside and Westside regions (Everett-Auburn and Edmonds-Federal Way, with Tacoma included), this family-owned team emphasizes risk reduction, high-quality workmanship, and reliable responsiveness in tree assessment and subsequent services.
Deep knowledge of pines, firs, spruces, cedars, and other conifers - including their growth habits, diseases, and the timing of proper trimming.
Conifer-focused care is a standout capability, with frequent feedback highlighting precise pruning, height reduction, and selective removal of evergreens such as Leyland cypress in tight spaces. In backyards and near structures, the team reliably lowers tall conifers and trims without damaging surrounding gardens or fencing, often using a bucket truck to reach difficult branches and taking safety measures like cones and road signs when worked near traffic. Cleanup is consistently thorough, with wood chips and debris removed and stumps ground when requested, leaving yards cleaner than before. Clients also note clear, fair pricing and professional, safety-minded arborists who explain options and outcomes upfront, making conifer removals and maintenance feel well managed and trustworthy. The work is performed by a local, family-owned team serving Renton and the broader Eastside/Westside areas, with strong repeat referrals from HOAs and long-time customers.
Experienced with the pruning, shaping, and care of fruit-bearing trees. The right cuts at the right time keep trees productive and healthy season after season.
They clearly handle fruit trees in the Renton area, with evidence of pruning flowering plum trees, removing rotting plum trees, and even discussing work on apple trees when estimating jobs. Customers note careful, near-structure work—often near houses or decks—performed without damage to surrounding gardens, and with thorough cleanup after the job. An arborist and crew use equipment like bucket trucks to access tall fruit trees safely, and they provide clear, upfront estimates that explain options and potential impacts. Overall, the feedback shows reliable, safety-minded service for fruit-tree work, delivered with responsiveness and value in the Eastside community.
A business built and run by family, often passed down or grown from the ground up. Personal accountability and pride in every job.
Family ownership informs a steady, relationship-focused approach that shows up from the first call through project completion. Clients repeatedly experience owner-led planning and expert input, with arborists like Ian providing clear estimates and thoughtful explanations of options, alongside careful, safety-minded execution. The pattern of trust spans long-standing community relationships, including an HOA that has relied on them for decades, along with many repeat customers who value punctuality, reliable communication, and respect for surrounding gardens. Projects consistently end with thorough cleanup and yards left cleaner than before, reflecting a family-owned team’s commitment to quality, care, and fair, transparent service.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Their long-established presence is evident in a steady pattern of risk-value consultations and hazardous-tree assessments that guide residential and commercial work. Across projects, customers describe punctual, professional crews who carefully remove or prune near houses, fences, and roadways, using bucket trucks and chippers while placing safety cones and signs to protect traffic. Consistent emphasis on thorough cleanup—yards returned neater than before with debris and chips hauled away—highlights a safety-minded approach that has sustained relationships with HOAs and local real estate professionals for decades. The family-owned team earns repeat praise for fair pricing, responsive communication, and clear estimates, with clients noting on-time arrivals and reliable follow-through. Serving the Eastside, Westside, and Tacoma, the company demonstrates an ability to scale while maintaining quality, a testament reflected in long-standing customer confidence and referrals.
No charge for coming out to assess the job and give you a price. Know what you're getting into before committing.
A free estimate is consistently offered, with Ian the arborist promptly conducting an on-site assessment and delivering a clear estimate. The pricing is competitive and transparent, and Ian takes time to explain the pros and cons of each option so you know exactly what will be done and what it will cost. Cleanup is a frequent emphasis in the service flow, with crews finishing the job and leaving the site tidy and free of debris. Responses are quick and scheduling is reliable, often fitting in within days or a couple of weeks, serving residential and HOA needs across the Eastside and Westside from Everett-Auburn to Edmonds-Federal Way and nearby Tacoma.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordable pricing and transparent value define the service, with customers consistently receiving competitive bids and clear explanations of needed work. An arborist from the team provides risk-value consultations and hazard assessments to scope only essential work, helping keep costs manageable while prioritizing safety. The crews work efficiently and safely, arriving with bucket trucks, chippers, and haul-away capacity, and they leave yards clean with thorough debris removal. They tailor projects to budgets, offering fair quotes, flexible estimates, and the option to prune, remove, or grind to match price targets. Serving Eastside locales from Everett to Auburn and Westside from Edmonds to Federal Way, with Tacoma in reach, they provide local, affordable residential and commercial tree care, storm cleanup, and landscape services.
All debris - branches, logs, and brush - is hauled away as part of the job. No pile left behind for you to deal with.
Cleanup is included as a standard part of every job, with crews leaving residential sites in Renton and the Eastside spotless after tree work. Customers frequently describe thorough, hands-on cleanup: leaf blowers on chips, raking up small branches, and sweeping the area so the yard looks untouched aside from the removed trees. The team often goes the extra mile by hauling away debris or chipping it, and they’ll leave wood chips exactly where homeowners request. When work is near structures or along a road, they set cones and warning signs and perform cleanup safely and efficiently, often finishing ahead of schedule. In the Renton/Eastside service area, repeat clients and HOAs consistently commend the cleanup quality as part of a reliable, thorough tree and landscape service.