(360) 692-6117 www.darrelemelstreeservice.com
9405 Provost Rd NW, Silverdale, Washington 98383
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder, Chipper
Credentials and Trust: Long Established, ISA Certified
Customer Experience: Free Estimates, Affordable
Emergency and Storm: Quick Response
Darrel Emel's Tree Service is located in Silverdale, Washington, serving the surrounding areas since 1958! As a comprehensive tree service company, our crews offer a variety of services for both homes and businesses to the entire Kitsap Peninsula and beyond. ISA Certified Arborist, Rick Walsh (PN-1711A), is glad to help give our clients the best service.
4.5 from 32 reviews
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 part of their tree removal work in Silverdale and across the Kitsap Peninsula. When a tree is removed, they ground the stump out and leave the site clean and tidy. Crews verify which tree to cut and manage debris landing areas, reflecting careful planning that protects the property. Customers describe the service as fast, professional, and thorough, with cleanup so complete you can't tell they were there. Overall, their stump grinding is delivered with skilled crews and reliable results in residential settings around Silverdale.
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 branch chipping is a core capability, enabling quick processing of cut limbs without needing additional trips. Customers frequently note prompt chipping of branches and thorough cleanup after work. The debris is hauled away and the site is left cleaner than before, with crews taking care to protect the surroundings. In Silverdale, WA, this combination of fast chipping and meticulous cleanup is a recurring feature of their tree-service projects on the Kitsap Peninsula.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Dating back to 1958 on the Kitsap Peninsula, this operation has built a long-standing capability in safe, thorough tree removal, pruning, chipping, and stump grinding. Feedback patterns show they handle challenging jobs near homes with care—verifying which tree to cut, using the right equipment, and leaving sites cleaner than before. With ISA Certified Arborist Rick Walsh on staff, the crews bring professional service, safety, and reliable results across Silverdale and the wider Kitsap Peninsula. While some customers raise pricing concerns or occasional communication gaps, the overall record across multiple large and small projects demonstrates a durable, long-established capability.
Employs one or more ISA-certified arborists - credentialed professionals who've passed rigorous testing in tree care science and best practices.
ISA Certified Arborist leadership is reflected in careful pre-work planning, including verifying which tree to cut and which to limb before starting. Customers describe the crews as professional, knowledgeable, and dependable, with safety concerns addressed and property protected. They handle challenging access—such as boom truck lifts over structures—while delivering thorough cleanup and leaving sites cleaner than before. Led by Rick Walsh, this Silverdale-area team has served homes and businesses across the Kitsap Peninsula since 1958, earning steady, repeat engagement from clients.
No charge for coming out to assess the job and give you a price. Know what you're getting into before committing.
Free estimates are built into their service approach, with clients consistently reporting upfront, no-cost bids before any work begins. Bids are quick and specific, as crews verify exactly which tree to cut or limb and then proceed only after clearance. They show flexibility in geography, traveling from Silverdale to nearby areas to provide assessments and initiate projects. Feedback highlights professionalism, safety-first work, and thorough site cleanup after completion.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordability stands out in their tree services, with many customers noting competitive pricing for substantial removals and limb work on the Kitsap Peninsula. Examples cited by clients include four trees removed for about $275 and later two trees for $250, demonstrating consistent value for the scope of work. Free estimates help customers budget and compare options before work begins. An ISA Certified Arborist on staff, Rick Walsh, supports cost-effective, safety-conscious decisions that protect properties and optimize outcomes. Overall, feedback patterns describe a service that is professional, thorough in cleanup, and generally affordable, though there are occasional concerns about pricing fluctuations.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
A rapid-response capability runs through the team’s work, with customers noting punctual arrivals and quick turnarounds. In urgent or complex jobs, crews verify exactly which tree to cut before proceeding and handle challenging access situations—such as lifting branches with a boom truck over a multi-level house—promptly and professionally. Prompt service for chipping and debris removal is consistently reported, with sites left cleaner than before. Serving Silverdale and the Kitsap Peninsula, the combination of fast mobilization, careful planning, safety, and an ISA Certified Arborist on the crew underpins their quick-response capability.