Monroe sits at the mouth of the Skykomish valley, and tree work here runs from rural parcels and hobby farms to new home sites in timber. Call (360) 503-0571 for a free estimate.
Trees we see in Monroe
Douglas-fir, western red cedar, western hemlock and bigleaf maple cover the foothills, with cottonwood, alder and willow along the Skykomish and Snoqualmie rivers.
Terrain and access
Rural lots with long driveways and wooded slopes are common, along with soft river-valley ground that floods. Access and timing are part of planning most jobs.
Wind, snow and storms
Besides winter southerlies, Monroe can get strong, cold easterly gap winds coming down the Skykomish valley, often with snow or ice. Trees that grew up braced against southerly winds can fail when the wind comes from the east.
Tree services in Monroe
- Tree Removal: hazard, dead, leaning and unwanted trees taken down safely, whole or in sections.
- Emergency Storm & Tree Service: trees down on houses, cars, driveways and roads after wind, snow and ice.
- Land Clearing: lots, acreage, pasture and building sites cleared of trees, brush and blackberry.
- Stump Grinding & Brush Removal: stumps ground or pulled, brush piles and debris cleaned up and hauled.
Permits and regulated trees
Trees in the Skykomish floodplain, along streams and on steep slopes may be regulated. Inside city limits check with the City of Monroe; elsewhere, Snohomish County Planning and Development Services. Larger clearing or timber sales may need a DNR Forest Practices Application.
Frequently asked questions
Do east winds really cause more tree damage in Monroe?
They can. Cold gap winds down the Skykomish valley hit trees from a direction they’re not braced for, sometimes with ice. Broken tops and uprooted trees often follow.
Can you clear a wooded lot for a new home near Monroe?
Yes. We fell and remove trees, handle stumps and can grade the site. If timber will be sold or the clearing is large, we’ll point out permits you may need.
Do you serve Sultan?
Yes, Sultan and the valley between Monroe and Sultan are in our service area.
Areas we cover around Monroe
We cover Monroe, Sultan and the surrounding Skykomish valley.
Nearby: Everett, Lake Stevens, Snohomish.
We also do excavation. Baxter’s also handles site prep, gravel driveways, grading, drainage and demolition. See baxterexcavation.com for our excavation services.
Get a free tree estimate
Call (360) 503-0571 or email BaxtersTreeServices@gmail.com. Tell us where the tree is, what’s near it and what you want done, and we’ll set up a time to look at it.