Clearance and shape
Tree Trimming in Boise, ID
Tree trimming in Boise is mostly about healthy trees that are simply in the way. Maybe branches are rubbing the roof, a low limb scrapes the RV every time you back out, or the canopy has swallowed the porch light. We cut back to the right spot, so the tree still looks like a tree when we leave.
- Free estimates
- Cleanup agreed up front
- Based in the West Bench area of Boise
That’s tree pruning: deadwood, weak forks and young-tree shaping for a stronger tree.
Right service?
Is a trim what you need?
Book a trim if:
- Branches touch or hang over the roof, gutters, chimney or siding
- Low limbs block the driveway, sidewalk, street or RV pad
- The tree has grown over a fence, shed or the neighbor’s yard
- You want more light for a lawn, garden or solar panels
- Shrubs and small trees need shaping and a tidy-up
Not a trim?
A heavy limb or one side of a split tree is a job for limb and split-tree cutting. Branches near power lines need Idaho Power first (see how that works).
What you get
What’s included in a tree trimming visit
- Clearance from roofs, gutters, siding and chimneys
- Raising low limbs over driveways, sidewalks and the street
- Cutting back branches over fences and sheds
- Light thinning to let more light and air through
- Cuts made back to a branch or the trunk, not stubs; no topping
- Brush chipped and hauled away, and the yard cleaned up
What we can’t trim yet
- Work on branches touching power lines
- Street-tree or elm trimming before the City permit is in place
Good to know in Boise
Trimming tips for Boise yards
Sidewalk and street clearance is on the homeowner
Boise City Code makes the adjacent owner responsible for keeping street trees and overhanging private trees clear of the sidewalk and street. Street trees need a free City permit first, must be pruned to industry standards (no topping), and debris has to be off the street by sunset.
Wet snow and early storms
A wet snow before the leaves drop can snap overextended limbs. A fall trim to shorten long, heavy branches over the house can reduce breakage.
Timing and elms
Big trims go best in late winter; our trimming calendar has the exceptions. Elms need a free City permit before any cut, even in a backyard.
Pricing
Why one trim costs more than another
One clearance cut and a full canopy job on three trees are very different jobs. The size and number of trees, how much comes off, how high the work is and what’s underneath decide the price. Keeping the chips for mulch can lower it.
FAQ
Tree trimming questions
How often should trees be trimmed in Boise?
Many mature shade trees only need attention every 3 to 5 years, while fast growers near the house may need it every year or two. Young trees benefit from light work more often.
Will you top my tree to make it shorter?
No. Topping leaves big wounds and a flush of weak sprouts that become a bigger problem. If a tree needs to be much smaller, we’ll explain reduction cuts or whether removal and replanting makes more sense.
Can you trim branches near the line to my house?
Call Idaho Power first. They can usually turn off the line to your house during business hours so the branches can be cut safely. More in our power line guide.
Can I trim my neighbor’s branches that hang over my yard?
Often you can trim branches that cross onto your side, but cutting that badly damages the tree can lead to a dispute or liability. Talk with your neighbor first; it avoids problems and often means they share the cost.
Talk to us
Branches on the roof or over the driveway?
A couple of photos is usually enough for us to tell you what needs cutting and what can stay.