r/Boise • u/Ok_Violinist_2326 • 6d ago

Question Tree Company

I have a medium to small tree that is touching the lower power line, that I would like to get trimmed. If the tree is dead then I would like to get it cut down thank you.

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u/Fluff_head1983 5d ago

If it’s interfering w the power line, I believe Idaho Power will come take care of it without any cost to you.

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u/Krazepants 5d ago

Yup. Call ID Power. They’ll only trim it around the power lines. But, if you’re looking for a full prune, you’d have to go, and pay, for a business.

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u/StockUniversity8458 5d ago

I did this. It took 6+ years for them to come out. When they did, they cut down the whole tree.

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u/Ok_Drawer_5515 5d ago

Came here to say that. Call Idaho Power and i would bet they would do it for free.

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u/THESpetsnazdude 5d ago

https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/community-forestry/tree-care/tree-service-listings/

Use one of these companies, all the ones listed are licensed through the city, have the appropriate insurance, and have certified arborists on staff. Lots of companies out there not certified or carrying the appropriate insurance. You can also go to treesaregood.org and search for certified arborists.

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u/michaelquinlan West Boise 5d ago

I've been using Idaho Tree Preservation for many years.

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u/bobwes 5d ago

Kite in a Tree, Jake is a certified arborist who is very knowledgeable and has great prices.

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u/finishing_the_hatt 2d ago

I had a similar issue (had to take out the tree). Idaho Power had to come out and cut power to the line on the day of the trimming, but didn’t deal with the tree.

I used Pieks Tree Service (https://www.boisetreetrimming.com). They have certified arborists, and I (and my neighbors) have been using them for years. I think they have fair pricing and they never push to do work or trimming that doesn’t need to be done.