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For over 30 years, Ballard Tree Service has been serving cities near Seattle with experienced, committed tree removal and care services. Our long familiarity with the intricacies of arboriculture and deep commitment to customers has helped our business to where we are today. We have achieved a well-earned reputation in the area for competitive rates, prompt service and exceptional work.

From start to finish, our team remains dedicated and follows through, no matter how large the job. Owner of Ballard Tree Service, Inc. A former city of Seattle firefighter, Greg Allen has owned and operated Ballard Tree Service for over 20 years. He knows from experience exactly what his customers expect from their local tree care and removal company.
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Contact us today at (206) 782-4847 and a member of our friendly staff will be happy to give you a free rate quote. From providing a fair estimate to careful cleanup of your property following any job, we are the company to call. So impressed by their substantial experience. Arborist Jessie Ballantine not only improved the shape of my trees and did it in a way that keeps my trees as healthy as possible.
When a tree is dead, sick or has become a threat to the surrounding area, it likely needs to be removed. Or, in some instances, trees need to be cleared to make space for new construction, renovation or remodeling. The team at Ballard Tree Services has more than 30 years of safely and cautiously performing tree removal services in the Seattle area.
In the event of an emergency, Ballard Tree Service is available around the clock when you need tree services without delay. When lightning strikes or powerful winds take down a tree, we respond promptly. The moment we receive your call, our crews are dispatched to that address to begin surveying the damage or environmental hazards to that area.
Whether you need tree maintenance services or you want outdoor improvement with our landscape services, the skilled arborists of Ballard Tree Service Inc. in Seattle, Washington have all the tools and knowledge needed to get the job done right. We have been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award since 2010.
Reviews (14)
Marti Verdeyen
Marti Verdeyen
Jan 22, 2022
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I will definitely use Ballard Tree Service again. The customer service was outstanding. The guys ran over my grass with their truck and the owner came out and filled in the groove. Thank you again
Service: Tree removal
Lei Warren
Lei Warren
Nov 29, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Punctuality, Responsiveness
We scheduled them twice to come out and give us an estimate. They didn’t show up either times and didn’t bother to even call us. Should’ve learned from the first time they no showed that we’re not a reliable company.
R. C.
R. C.
Oct 01, 2021
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UPDATE:

On 9/30/21 we received an updated invoice for $2K+, including several hundred dollars in late fees.

THIS DIPSHIT NEVER EVEN CAME TO MY HOUSE.

They last-minute cancelled - twice - never arrived, and now want to charge me not only for two tree removals they never performed but also late fees for not paying for the thing they never did.
Daniel R.
Daniel R.
Jul 15, 2021
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Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere.

They did not finish the job - left an un-ground stump and pieces of the trunk. Couldn't tell me how much things cost so that I could pay them just for the work done. When I asked them to finish the job they said they "might not want to" - the list goes on but you get the point. At times the sheer shiftiness of how this business is run was kind of amusing, but if you're not looking for a pretty expensive laugh you might want to look elsewhere.
Kirk Maringer
Kirk Maringer
Jun 28, 2021
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Well they can definitely cut down a tree, but you really measure a company by how they handle their customers when they make a mistake. Unfortunately the arborist thought our tree was a different species and said it would not need a permit to be removed. He was wrong and after the city stopped the removal of the tree and assessed a fine we were in limbo for almost a year having to deal with the city and Ballard Tree Services to get the tree removed that was already partially removed! There lack of follow up and sense of urgency was frustrating and infuriating! There line to me was “we’ll get
Ravi Angadi
Ravi Angadi
Jun 23, 2021
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Ballard Tree Service came recommended by a friend and we used them to trim three large trees around our house. One of them was overhanging our roof. They conducted the work with utmost care and professionalism and cleaned up thoroughly at the end. BTS was the fourth company we called before settling on them. Not only were they the cheapest, they offered the earliest service date and importantly, were very knowledgeable about the trees. Many of the previous vendors didn’t even know the type of tree we had and could not assure us that the tree would remain stable after trimming. In all, it was
Jay Fountain
Jay Fountain
Jun 05, 2021
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Used Ballard Tree Service Inc. To remove a cherry tree that had partially fallen damaging a gazebo. There bid came in at $1000 under other local companies and were able to do the job the same week. Competition companies were at least three weeks out and cost 50 percent more. They ground up most everything & hauled away the rest the very next day. They take major credit cards and give discounts for cash. Don't waste time , get that job done and go with Ballard Tree Service.
C. T.
C. T.
Jun 17, 2020
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The tree was dying and leaning into the street. They got the permit and got everything ready, then the quote, a couple days the tree is gone. The only thing was I would have liked to see them cut the tree, too fast
David C.
David C.
Apr 13, 2020
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Clearly the best and most professional tree and yard service company in the area. Used them to trim and recover three huge trees in my yard. Could not have been happier with the outcome and believe the frontline personnel to be excellent and well qualified for this type work. This was a great choice on my part and strongly believe you will feel the same if you call on them. Really great company and employees.
Joseph P.
Joseph P.
Jul 15, 2019
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TIMMMBERRRRRRRrrrrr, unfortunately I never heard that warning the last windstorm we had in Seattle when a huge tree fell on my house. What a terrifying experience. I could hardly get out my front door through the branches. I needed help and immediately called Ballard Tree Service. To my surprise, the receptionist told me they would be right out, and they were.
I was so impressed with the knowledge and equipment these guys had to safely get this tree off my house without doing any other damage. The beautiful clean up job at the end of the day was icing on the cake. These guys were great! Thank
Chelsea B.
Chelsea B.
Mar 06, 2019
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If you read any part of this review, read this: they initially charged us double for travel time.

Lack of communication: a huge storm hit our area on a Friday night, we called on Saturday and the owner said he'd come that day to give an estimate. He never showed or called. Sunday the entire crew comes and starts working without the supervisor present, no estimate, no nothing.

Delay and overcharging: Very long delay in receiving the invoice, then we were charged double for travel time, and the company stated they were at our house for an entire hour longer than they actually were (not cheap
Pat A.
Pat A.
Nov 23, 2018
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I tried calling and emailing this company 3-4 times. They did respond once and scheduled a time for me to come by, but they never showed up, and since have not responded to emails. I think its fine to let customers know you are too busy, just please respond! It's rude not to respond, and shows a lack of professionalism.
Chris H.
Chris H.
Aug 31, 2018
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I wish I could have given them a better review, but they never even worked on our project. Greg was nice enough to stop by and check out the project I requested an estimate for, but the communication ended there. After a quote, he never returned any correspondence and I was never able to get in touch with them.
Trevin C.
Trevin C.
Nov 09, 2017
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Despite their high ratings on Angie's List, Avoid this company at all costs. They came on site to provide an initial consult to provide a quote and understand the job. They scheduled me a month out to do a relatively large job to trim back and reduce the height of a holly tree in our backyard. It took three attempts get the job finally done.

The first day they didn't even show up and I had to call them to figure out what was going on.

Second day, they brought the wrong equipment despite doing the initial inspection which was supposed to avoid this.

The third attempt they finally