Tree Service in Boise's North End
The North End is one of Boise's oldest neighborhoods, with large, mature shade trees along its streets and in its backyards. Big old trees on tight lots, often near houses, garages and overhead lines, need careful pruning and removal. We connect North End residents with local tree companies that do this kind of work.
What North End tree work usually involves
- Pruning mature shade trees: thinning and deadwood removal to reduce weight over roofs and sidewalks.
- Careful removals on tight lots: trees near houses and fences are usually taken down in sections, with limbs lowered on ropes.
- Stump grinding after removal, with access through narrow side yards.
- Storm cleanup after windstorms. Emergency help →
Is it a street tree? Check before you hire
Many North End trees stand in the planting strip between the sidewalk and the street. These are usually public trees belonging to the City of Boise:
- Pruning or removing a street tree requires a free City permit, and the work must be done by a City-licensed tree service.
- The City removes dead, diseased or hazardous right-of-way trees at no cost to the adjacent homeowner.
- Contact Boise Community Forestry at (208) 608-7700 if you're not sure whose tree it is.
Overhead lines and older homes
Older streets often have overhead service lines running to the house. Never prune near power lines yourself. Idaho Power uses qualified line-clearance contractors; call 208-388-2323.
Nearby areas
Service areas → · Downtown and the western North End (83702, 83703)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to prune the tree in front of my North End house? If it's in the public right-of-way, yes: a free City permit, and the work done by a City-licensed tree service.
Will the City remove a dying street tree? The City removes dead, diseased or hazardous right-of-way trees at no cost to the adjacent homeowner. Call Community Forestry first.
What does tree removal cost in the North End? Tight access and nearby structures often raise the price compared with an open lot. See the Boise tree removal cost guide →.
TreeCareBoise is a free referral service. Work is performed by independent local contractors.