Frequently Asked Questions

We serve Vancouver and nearby communities across southwest Washington, Portland, and Ocean Park, WA.

Yes. K&I Tree Service is fully licensed. Washington UBI: 604372987, L&I: KITRETS812LG. Oregon CCB: 246740. We carry comprehensive general liability insurance and workers compensation coverage.

Yes, we provide free on-site estimates for all of our tree, lawn, and commercial grounds services. We visit your property, assess your needs, and provide a detailed written estimate.

Cost depends on tree size, species, location, access, and complexity, so every job is quoted after a free on-site estimate. You get a clear, written price before any work begins.

Permit rules vary by city in both Washington and Oregon and often depend on tree size, species, and location. We can help determine requirements and assist with applications.

Most mature trees benefit from pruning every 3-5 years. Young trees should be structurally pruned every 2-3 years. Fruit trees typically need annual pruning.

No. Tree topping leads to weak regrowth, increased decay, and structural problems. We use proper crown reduction techniques to manage size safely.

Ensure everyone is safe, stay clear of damaged structures, utility lines, and unstable trees, and contact the appropriate utility, insurer, or local authority first if public safety or utility lines are involved. Then call us at 1-360-836-9363 so we can review the storm damage and schedule the right next step during business hours. Review our storm cleanup service details.

Our lawn care services cover lawn fertilization, lawn weed control, and lawn pest and grub control. We look at your lawn during a free estimate and recommend the services that fit it. See all of our residential lawn services.

Most Pacific Northwest lawns benefit from 4-6 applications throughout the growing season. Our programs are tailored to your specific lawn and soil conditions.

Yes. We manage comprehensive grounds maintenance and tree care for office parks, retail centers, HOAs, municipalities, and industrial facilities.

Yes. Our multi-location management service brings tree care and grounds maintenance for every site under one company, with consistent standards across Oregon and SW Washington.

For most work, we recommend 1-2 weeks in advance during busy season (spring and fall). Winter months typically have shorter lead times, and storm cleanup timing depends on weather-related demand and business-hours availability.

We accept cash, checks, and all major credit cards. For larger projects, we can discuss payment plans.