Tree Care in Gorst, WA

If you're a homeowner in Gorst, you're likely living with trees that were planted when your house was built, around 1959. That means you have 65-year-old specimens of species that were popular for quick growth back then, like silver maples or Bradford pears. These trees are now entering a high-risk age where structural weaknesses, planted into them decades ago, are becoming serious liabilities. The beautiful bigleaf maple in your yard might look solid, but internal decay can start years before any external symptom appears. We use simple tools like a mallet to sound the trunk; solid wood rings clear, while decayed wood sounds dull, giving us a critical look inside without cutting. This is essential because in our marine climate with 57 inches of rain, heavy limbs on compromised trees are a real concern.