PINE TREE REMOVAL IN SPOKANE, WA
Ponderosa pine is Spokane's signature tree — and its most dangerous one when it dies, leans, or gets too close to your roof. We've removed thousands of pines across Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Tall, tight, dead, or alive, we know how to bring them down without hitting your house.
If you live anywhere in the Spokane region, you live with ponderosa pine. The Inland Northwest's dominant native conifer routinely tops 100 feet, with mature trees easily exceeding 120. They're beautiful — and they're also the species most likely to fall on your house. Ponderosa has a shallow lateral root system that anchors well in undisturbed soil, but loses grip fast when nearby construction, irrigation changes, or grade work disrupts the root plate.
We've removed pine for decades across Spokane, Liberty Lake, Mead, Deer Park, and into Coeur d'Alene. We know the species' failure modes (root plate failure, beetle kill, top-blow during gusts), the regional pests (mountain pine beetle and Ips engraver beetle), and the climbing techniques specific to a tree with thick bark, brittle limbs, and a habit of dropping cones the size of softballs on whatever's below.
Lodgepole and white pine are less common but show up in older established neighborhoods and in mountain properties up the Mt. Spokane road. We remove all pine species — and we know how to dispose of beetle-infested wood without spreading the infestation to your neighbor's healthy stand.
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What We Handle
Large ponderosa pine removal (80–130 ft)
The big ones near houses. Climbed and rigged section by section, or picked clean with a crane when access allows. We've taken down hundreds of mature ponderosas in Spokane County.
Beetle-killed pine removal
Mountain pine beetle and Ips beetle have killed thousands of trees across the region. Beetle-kill removals require careful disposal to avoid spreading infestation — we coordinate with the Washington DNR on disposal protocol.
Pine near power lines
We coordinate with Avista to drop power for any removal within 10 feet of primary lines. Pine resin and bark behave unpredictably near energized lines — non-negotiable safety protocol.
Pine deadwood + crown reduction
Not every pine needs to come down. We can remove only the deadwood and reduce the crown to lower wind sail and weight load — extending the life of healthy pines you want to keep.
Lot-clear pine removals
Building a new home or addition? We clear pine stands ahead of construction, including stump grinding, with full documentation for permits.
Why Property Owners Pick Us
- Decades of Inland Northwest pine experience — not generic 'tree services'
- Beetle-aware crews trained on infestation identification and containment
- Bucket truck and crane available for trunks too compromised to climb
- Avista coordination for any removal touching primary lines
- Property protection: pine bark is messy — we tarp and clean every job
- Free hazard assessments on suspected dead or declining pines
How We Work
- 1
Tree assessment
We evaluate species, height, lean, root flare, beetle activity, and surrounding hazards. You get an honest call on remove vs. preserve.
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Removal plan + permit check
Some Spokane neighborhoods have heritage tree ordinances that require permits. We check before quoting and pull permits if needed.
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Climb, bucket, or crane
Method chosen based on tree integrity and access. Healthy mid-sized pine is usually climbed; dead pine and tight-yard pine usually go to crane.
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Section removal + rigging
Limbs and top sections lowered with rigging to protect roof, deck, lawn, and landscaping. Trunk sectioned and bucked on the ground.
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Cleanup + chip / haul
Pine is messy — bark, needles, sap, cones. We pressure-blow the work area and you can keep the chips, take the firewood, or have us haul everything off.
What It Costs
Pine tree removal in Spokane typically runs $700–$4,800 depending on size, access, and complexity. Standard 60–80 ft ponderosa in a clear yard runs $700–$1,800. Large pine (100+ ft) near structures runs $2,500–$4,800. Crane-required pine removals run $3,500–$7,500. Stump grinding, debris haul, and Avista coordination are quoted separately. Free written estimates — call (509) 204-4333.
Common Questions
How much does it cost to remove a large pine tree in Spokane?
A 100-foot ponderosa near a house typically runs $2,500–$4,500. Crane removal pushes that to $4,500–$7,000+. Trees in tight backyards or near power lines cost more due to rigging complexity. Free written estimates always.
How can I tell if my pine has bark beetles?
Look for popcorn-sized resin tubes (pitch tubes) on the trunk, fine red-brown sawdust at the base of the tree, woodpecker activity, and fading green needles that shift to yellow then red over weeks. By the time needles are red, the tree is dead — beetles have already moved on.
Do I need a permit to remove a pine tree on my property?
In most of Spokane and Spokane Valley, no — but the City of Spokane has a Heritage Tree ordinance covering certain protected species and sizes, and some HOAs have private rules. We check permit requirements before quoting and pull them on your behalf when needed.
Can you save my pine if it's only partially dead?
Sometimes. If less than 30% of the canopy is dead and the trunk shows no fungal activity or beetle galleries, deadwooding and crown reduction can extend the tree's life by years. Once a pine is more than half dead, removal is almost always the right call.
What do you do with the wood?
Healthy pine is chipped for mulch or hauled. Beetle-killed pine is chipped on-site or hauled to a DNR-approved disposal site — we never leave infested bark-on wood near healthy pine. If you want firewood, we'll buck and stack on request (small upcharge).
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