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Pine trees snapped by strong wind, the kind of storm damage we clean up in Port Washington, WI

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Tree Service in Port Washington, WI

Lake wind, steep bluffs, and big old trees on narrow city lots. Port Washington is just down I-43 from our Belgium shop, and we answer 24/7.

5.0 (24 reviews)
Fully Insured Crews
ISA Certified Arborist
Open 24/7 for Tree Emergencies
Cleanup Included on Every Job
Locally Owned in Belgium, WI

Down I-43 From Belgium

Port Washington Tree Care From a Crew Next Door

We know the bluffs, the hills, and how the wind off the harbor hits this town.

Port Washington is built on hills that drop down to the harbor, with bluffs running north and south along Lake Michigan. Many homes near downtown are more than a century old, on narrow lots with big maples and oaks planted long ago. Streets are steep, driveways are short, and there's rarely room to drop a tree in one piece.

So most jobs here are careful, piece-by-piece work. We climb or use the lift, lower limbs on ropes, and keep the chipper out on the street. On bluff lots, we trim before we remove, because roots help hold the slope. And when a northeast storm knocks trees onto roofs or roads, we're close enough to come fast.

Arborist in an orange hi-vis shirt trimming a tall canopy from an aerial lift, a setup we use on tight Port Washington streets

Port Washington Specifics

What Port Washington's Bluffs and Lake Wind Do to Trees

Living on the lake is great until the wind picks up. Here's what we plan around.

Trees on the Bluff Edge

Roots help hold the slope, so we reduce weight and height before we think about removal.

Harbor Wind Damage

Wind across the harbor snaps dead tops and throws limbs onto roofs, cars, and streets.

Century-Old Neighborhoods

Big maples beside older homes need roped-down limbs to protect roofs, porches, and siding.

Steep, Narrow Streets

Hills and short driveways mean careful truck placement and more climbing, less swinging.

Street Trees Belong to the City

Port Washington's forestry crew cares for trees along the streets, so we check ownership before quoting.

Dead Ash Near Sauk Creek

Dead ash along Sauk Creek and wooded ravines turn brittle and can fall without warning.

Port Washington Scheduling

From Phone Call to Clean Yard in Port Washington

Tight spaces take more planning, so we do that planning before the crew arrives.

  1. Share Photos of the Lot

    A shot of the street and driveway helps us plan where the truck parks.

  2. Walk the Slope and Street

    Tanner checks the grade, the wires, and what sits under the tree.

  3. Climb, Rope, and Lower

    Pieces come down under control, not dropped, so roofs and gardens stay safe.

  4. Street and Yard Swept

    We rake the yard and sweep the street before the truck pulls away.

Port Washington Reviews

Read Reviews Before Your Port Washington Job

"Tanner and his team are tree artists. We have had them do 2 tree trimming sessions 2 hears ago and this year. We also had him clean up a branch that fell in a storm earlier this year. Our trees look fantastic and healthy. The yard was cleaned up better than it started. NO sawdust, branches in the yard or on the roof, the yard was pristine. This team is our go to arbor team. Thanks much."

Paul H.

Google review · 2025

"Tanner and his crew were very helpful getting a tree off my car without causing more damage. Would definitely recommend Tanner and his crew for any tree services. Very professional and reasonable rate!"

Eric C.

Google review · 2025

"Timely responses, quality work, and reasonable pricing. We used Alpha Tree Service to take down a pretty large tree in our yard and Tanner was very responsive, flexible with timelines, and kept us updated throughout the process. We would definitely use their services again!"

Shannon S.

Google review · 2025

Port Washington Questions

Port Washington Tree Care FAQs

Often we don't need to. On steep or tight lots, the climber does most of the work and lowers pieces on ropes down to the street, where the chipper waits. When a machine does help, we use compact equipment and pick the path carefully so it doesn't rut the lawn.

Port Washington Help

Tree Down or Leaning in Port Washington?

Call or text any hour. We're just up the road in Belgium and ready to help with lake storm damage.

Port Washington Quotes

Ask for a Port Washington Tree Estimate

Tell us your street, the tree, and how close it stands to the house or the bluff.

(920) 242-2417 Fastest option — call or text, day or night
Open 24 Hours 7 days a week, storms included
Email Us tannerbrooks997@gmail.com

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Tell us about the tree and where it is. Tanner or the crew will get back to you fast.

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