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19 Years
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Emergency
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Expert Tree Care Services in Auburn, WA
Thundering Oak Enterprises was founded in 2007 with a mission to protect and conserve one of the world's most incredible natural resourcestrees. Our team of certified arborists and tree care specialists brings decades of combined experience in arboriculture, offering expert solutions for storm-damaged trees, pruning, removal, and landscape enhancement. We serve residential, commercial, and municipal clients across Pierce and South King County, Washington, using industry best practices and modern equipment to ensure safety and quality. Our founder, Bryce Landrud, a Certified Arborist since 1992, leads a staff committed to ongoing training and adherence to the latest arboricultural standards.We prioritize customer satisfaction through transparent communication, competitive estimates, and comprehensive clean-up services. Our insurance, licensing, and bonding provide clients with assurance of our professionalism and accountability. We specialize in restoring tree health, mitigating hazards, and enhancing property aesthetics while respecting the ecological value of trees. Our service area includes Algona, Auburn, Federal Way, Tacoma, and surrounding communities, with occasional projects in Bellevue and Mercer Island. Thundering Oak Enterprises guarantees a thorough assessment by certified professionals and tailored solutions to meet each client's unique needs.
Services
Storm Damaged Tree Care
Plant New Trees
Landscape Services
Tree Consulting
Tree Removal
Pruning & Thinning
Stump Grinding
Evergreen Thinning
Tree Legal Matters
Crown Cleaning
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Certified arborists with over 30 years of combined experience.
- 24/7 emergency response for storm-damaged trees.
- Free, no-obligation estimates for all services.
- Use of modern equipment and safety practices.
- Serving Pierce and South King County since 2007.
Associations and certifications
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Services
Storm Damaged Tree Care
Our team specializes in assessing and repairing storm-damaged trees, offering urgent response to mitigate hazards. We upright, repair, or salvage trees affected by wind, ice, or lightning, providing tailored solutions to restore safety and health. Serving Pierce and South King County, we prioritize rapid, reliable service during emergencies.
Tree Pruning & Thinning
Professional pruning and thinning enhance tree health, sunlight penetration, and aesthetics. We remove deadwood, reduce hazards, and shape trees to complement landscapes. Services include crown cleaning, raising, and bonsai-style shaping for ornamental species, ensuring long-term vitality and structural integrity.
Tree & Stump Removal
Safe removal of hazardous or overgrown trees using technical rigging and modern equipment. Stump grinding and debris recycling services leave properties clean and ready for landscaping. We handle large-scale removals, including log marketing assistance, with insurance-backed guarantees for property protection.
Landscape Tree Planting
Expert selection and planting of trees suited to local conditions, including evergreens, flowering species, and drought-tolerant varieties. We assess site conditions to recommend optimal placements, ensuring growth compatibility with structures and utility lines while enhancing curb appeal.
Tree Legal Consultation
Certified arborists provide tree value appraisals, hazard assessments, and expert witness services for legal disputes. We evaluate damage from storms, construction, or vandalism, offering documentation for insurance claims and court testimony to support property owners and legal professionals.
People
Bryce Landrud
Founder & Certified Arborist
Bryce Landrud, a Certified Arborist since 1992, holds a BS in Forest Management from Washington State University. With over 40 years of experience, he leads Thundering Oak Enterprises, combining academic expertise with hands-on knowledge to deliver trusted tree care solutions in the Pacific Northwest.
Questions
What tree services do you offer in Pierce County?
We provide storm damage repair, pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, landscape planting, consulting, and legal matter support across Pierce and South King County.
Do you handle emergency tree situations?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency services for storm-damaged trees, prioritizing urgent cases to restore safety and minimize property risks.
How do you assess tree health and hazards?
Certified arborists conduct on-site evaluations, checking for disease, structural weaknesses, and environmental stressors to recommend pruning, removal, or treatment options.
Can you help with tree-related legal disputes?
Our certified arborists provide expert assessments, tree value appraisals, and court testimony to resolve disputes over damage, ownership, or liability.
What areas do you service?
We serve Auburn, Federal Way, Tacoma, Kent, Puyallup, and surrounding areas in Pierce and South King County, Washington.
Reviews (4)
Lisa G.
Jan 16, 2022
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Thundering Oak brought me a free load of wood chips, which I am super grateful for. However, the passenger of the truck got out and was looking around the property while the driver chatted. Two nights later the passenger (and somebody else) came back and stole our generator. Police took down all info and surveillance footage, but nothing happened.
Dan Gosher
Oct 06, 2020
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Thundering Oak will always be my go-to tree guys from now on. I had plenty of work for them in my backyard and Bryce is fantastic at coordinating with his guys and the work that needed to be done. I made sure everybody at the job site knew about my garden that I did not want destroyed and they did great at avoiding it and any possible damage that couldve occurred. Granted some of the trees were big and I assumed that there may be some damage due to the nature of the trees and the type of work. But I think that since they knew what not to do, they definitely avoided doing it. Maybe some of the
Karen Fabiano
Jan 03, 2020
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Bryce gave me a very fair price to trim 4 trees, remove two thorny bush/trees, and take down the other half of a tree that fell during the last storm. His crew was awesome, polite, and full of knowledge. I would definitely recommend Thundering Oak.
K. Maxwell
Dec 11, 2019
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Thundering Oak has taken care of my 100 year old giant maple tree several times over the past 4-5 years. There was once or twice where it took a long while to get a response to my appointment request (during the windy storm season) which was frustrating but overall I am very happy with Bryce and his support team. The first time I used their services, Bryce was the only one - out of 3 tree 'experts' - with enough knowledge to know that my tree could be saved (explaining that split seams in the trunk are normal for this type of tree and usually don't pose a problem if the overall tree is healthy
