Monkeyman’s certified arborists serve Oregon City, OR — including the city’s hillside terrain, historic neighborhoods, and properties near the Willamette River — with expert tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, and emergency storm response. Our ISA Certified team is equipped for the most technically demanding tree work in Clackamas County.
Local Experts. Licensed & Insured.
Monkeyman’s Tree Service has been providing tree services and land clearing in Oregon, City, Oregon to residents and developers for years. Our commitment is to provide the best possible land-clearing and tree-removal services at affordable prices.
With over 30 years of land clearing experience, there is not much that our teams of tree removal experts and land clearers can’t take out. We have high-powered brush hogs, industrial chippers, bucket trucks, access to cranes, and some of the most experienced tree climbers in the region. Monkeyman’s Tree Service will clear your Oregon City land quickly and exactly how you want it done. That means that if there are certain specifications that you have or trees that you want to be left on the property we are happy to accommodate them.
We pride ourselves on being easy to work with, and getting jobs done quickly. Monkeyman’s Tree Service provides pasture clearing, fence line clearing, new road clearing, and view clearing to Oregon City, OR. We will remove all trees, vegetation, blackberries, stumps, brush, shrubs, arborvitae, and anything else in our path to make sure that your Oregon City land-clearing job is done exactly how you want it. Call Monkeyman’s Tree Service today to get a free estimate on land clearing in Oregon City today!
Service Areas
Our tree removal and tree care teams can be found all over many Areasproviding the best in tree services, from the ground up.
Common Tree Removal Scenarios
A dead tree is one that has lost its living tissue and structural strength. On Oregon City’s bluffs and wooded lots, a dead tree threatens homes and slope stability as it decays.
It also hosts pests and rot that reach healthy trees nearby.
Removal on single-family residential property generally doesn’t require a permit, though Monkeyman’s checks for exceptions first.
An overgrown tree is a healthy tree that has outgrown its space. Oregon City’s hillside lots see trees threaten structures or property lines.
The owner is responsible for safe removal when a tree endangers property.
On non-residential property a permit applies, which Monkeyman’s verifies before any overgrown removal.
A diseased tree carries an infection that weakens it from within. The Willamette Falls corridor’s humidity fosters root rot, heart rot, and Verticillium wilt.
These infections are hard to detect early and can spread.
Monkeyman’s ISA Certified Arborists diagnose, contain spread, and remove trees that can’t be saved.
A storm-damaged tree has been cracked, split, or uprooted by wind, ice, or debris. Bluff-top exposure makes Oregon City trees prone to storm damage.
More than 50% crown loss usually means removal, though resilient trees often survive.
Monkeyman’s evaluates whether a tree can recover before recommending removal.
Emergency tree removal is the 24/7 response needed when a tree has fallen, or threatens to, onto a home, vehicle, or power line.
For hazardous, slope-side removals, Monkeyman’s uses crane support through Smith Crane.
When a tree falls on your Oregon City property, we respond day or night.
View clearing is the selective removal or pruning of trees that block a scenic sightline. Oregon City’s bluffs above the Willamette and the Falls hold premium views, often blocked by a single tree.
The work is technical on steep terrain and aimed at opening the sightline, not clear-cutting.
Monkeyman’s opens the view selectively while preserving your landscape.
Lot clearing is the systematic removal of trees and brush to prepare a site for building. Oregon City development, often on slopes, starts with careful tree clearing.
Heavy equipment and sectional removal are used as needed.
Monkeyman’s clears residential and commercial lots and verifies permit status for non-residential sites.
Why Choose Monkeyman’s
Homeowners in Oregon City trust Monkeyman’s Tree Service for reliable tree care, safe workmanship, and professional service that protects their property.
We follow a simple process to deliver safe, efficient, and professional tree care.
STEP 01
Free estimate
STEP 02
Site inspection
STEP 03
Service recommendation
STEP 04
Safe work
STEP 05
Full cleanup
STEP 06
Final review
FAQ
In most cases, yes. You will need a permit to remove a tree in the city of Portland.
Click here to find permits by city.
During your estimate, we will evaluate your trees and discuss the scope of work – whether that involves removal, pruning, or plant healthcare. We’ll assess the condition of your tree(s), surrounding terrain, accessibility, and any equipment that may be required to safely complete your project.
We will then provide a detailed estimate outlining the recommended services and total cost. Our team is always available to answer questions, provide clarification, and help you fully understand your proposal so you can make an informed decision about how to proceed.
Yes. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for both residential and commercial tree work.
We are happy to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) upon request. You may also verify our licensing through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) by searching our license number: #206934.
The cost of a tree removal can vary based on several factors, including the size and species of the tree, its condition, location, and accessibility. We also consider what’s surrounding the tree – such as structures, landscaping, or utilities – that may require protection and more advanced rigging techniques or specialized equipment.
Because every project is unique, we perform on-site inspections before providing an estimate. This allows us to deliver pricing that is accurate, transparent, and tailored to the specific scope of work.
An 80ft tree sandwiched between two homes on a cliff side containing 18 bees nests is going to cost a bit more than a 10ft apple tree in the middle of a field (and no bee nests).
The time it takes to remove a tree depends on many of the same factors that influence cost, including the size and species of the tree, its condition, location, and accessibility.
Many smaller or more straightforward removals can be completed in can be removed, chipped, and hauled away in 3-6 hours, while larger or more complex removals may take a day or two.
Either way, we’ll provide you with a clear timeframe for your specific project so you know what to expect before work begins.
Real Stories, Real Satisfaction
From emergency removals to expert pruning, our customers trust Monkeyman’s Tree Service for fast, friendly, and flawless results—every time.
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