I needed a quote for a huge old Silver Maple that came with a house we just purchased and did not look too healthy. I also wanted a quote to clean-up the two large Doug Firs and the removal of a birch that was leaning dangerously into the neighbors yard. I reached out to three arborists. Paithen (owner and operator of Spiral Tree LLC) was the quickest to respond and his communication was always fast and accurate. I did get quotes from all three and Patihen's were either on-par or a little (but not much) higher. He also ended up matching the quote he gave me for the removal of the birch to a lower quote I got. Out of all 3 quotes I got, Paithen's was also the ONLY one who said he was willing to try and save the maple. The others were only willing to cut it down, which is much more expensive. Paithen and his crew did a ton of work on he maple and in the end had to prune back much more then they had anticipated on that and the other trees, but did not charge more. All-in-all he was a pleasure to work with, really cares about the trees look and health, and provides amazing customer service. I would not go anywhere else moving forward. read more

Everything you can expect and more from a professional ISA certified arborist and Oregon registered contractor that provides quality service at a very reasonable price. Spiral-Tree's expertise, experience, competence and coordinated teamwork was evident in their work with us. The entire experience was pleasant in working circumstances that must have been less than ideal for them --even though they didn't seem to mind. For example, they had to move most debris by hand for hundreds of feet through garden artwork, fixtures and gates, And negotiate with the public while operating in the space of a long narrow driveway. Spiral Tree's workers integrated well with our priority to want what the trees want. They preserved a vintage Douglas Fir and Cedar from certain peril to perhaps qualify as city heritage trees with an extended life. That says a lot since the town was "named a 2013 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management." read more

Great work from the Spiral Tree crew -- cutting up and removing a large tree that fell on our house during the snow and ice weather in January 2017. Tree was very strategically and carefully cut so as not to damage house. Then the log-size cut sections were stacked neatly in our yard. After chipper work was done, clean up was thorough and all debris was removed. This work was done with snow and slush still on the ground. Very experienced and competent crew with excellent work ethic , and the job was very fairly priced. We will have Spiral Tree help us this spring with additional tree removal and pruning. We are very glad we found this company, and we highly recommend them. read more

I hired Spiral Tree on recommendation and was really happy I did. I had a hedge that wasn't doing very well, a beautiful maple that needed thinning (it looks gorgeous!), and a birch tree that was dying and needed to be removed. Paithen is the guy on the end of the phone and is very knowledgable and nice to work with. He took time to explain what he was going to do and gave me advice about how to take better care of the problematic hedge. All of the jobs were done quickly and very well and for a fair price. I was thrilled by how well they cleaned up afterwards. As others have said, competent, professional, and friendly. A huge thumbs-up to Spiral Tree. read more

Spiral Tree came highly recommended by our neighbors. With winter storms on the horizon, owner, Paithen came to assess which limbs/trees presented hazards on our property. What I appreciate is that Paithen takes a cautious approach to tree removal.....he is all about saving trees, not removing them. He determined that our large sweet gum tree whose canopy hung precariously over our house was diseased and rotting hence needed to be removed. He and his crew handled this very difficult job with ease and professionalism. Plus their prices are more than reasonable. I will be using Spiral Tree again in the future! read more

They came within 24 hours charged A fee that I would have paid twice as much fo gladly. Andrew wielded his 8 foot Sling-shot like David (and Goliath) and on the fourth shot had rope up the branch 75 ft high and shook the bird loose-awesome. It survived the fall :-) and I flew the next morning. Ted Rothstein DDS PhD FAA License #2162844 FAA Drone Registration # FA3KNRRAF4 DJI S/N 163DG6P0017KQJ Insured Flight Plans Call Sign: K7JIJR Multnomah Medical Reserve Core MRC Neighbor Emergency Team Trainee NETT Drone Surveillance and Emergency Rescue Operations 718 808 2656 * drted35@gmail.com read more

I don't normally write reviews, however, after dealing with the unsatisfactory work performed by a different tree trimming company, I feel it is necessary to inform people to get this type of work done by someone you can trust. I contacted Paithen initially for a consultation to fix the issues of my poorly trimmed Japanese maple tree. He was professional, extremely knowledgeable, and truly cared about the health and appearance of the trees. Paithen won't cut corners and will take the time to do the job right. I would highly recommend having Paithen to do all your tree trimming work! read more

We had an enormous amount of stumps and roots around our newly built home that unless removed we had no hope of grading & landscaping in the future. There was also a tree grown out of an old stump that was dangerously close to the house. Since we had just finished cleaning up the area after subcontractors left garbage & roots buried under the dirt, cleanup was a concern. Paithen responded to our call quickly and his quote was very reasonable. The timeline to complete the job was met without hesitation. He also left the area clean and groomed. We were thrilled with the results! read more

Working with Paithen was a great pleasure. He contacted the neighbors who shared the problem tree with me, and was able to expedite the pruning and removal processes easily. The total bill was less than the proposed written estimate. Paithen explained that a clear assessment of the tree's health can only be done while in the tree. The job took less time for them so I was charged less. These guys are arborists rather than mere loggers. They did a beautiful job and left me some small cuts of firewood and wood chip mulch as a bonus. I am very happy with the new look of my yard! read more

Extremely knowledgeable, professional, expert work. I would not allow anyone else to touch our trees. Spiral Tree helped us design a tree plan for our property -- planning which ones to remove, which ones to stay and how to trim and shape them. Our yard now has beautiful, healthy trees. They have done everything from removing a 40+ foot gum tree to delicately shaping our ornamental cherry tree. Their rates are modest, the workmen are excellent, informed, courteous, and clean. I cannot say enough good things about them. I highly, highly recommend them. read more

I have been a fan of the professionalism at Spiral tree LLC for the past six years. Pruning healthy trees, removing dead trees and teaching me how to prune my Chinese maples Paithen and his crew are a cut above. They are always on time, never exceed their estimates and truly care about the trees and shrubs they work with. Paithen is incredibly knowledgeable about tree varieties and how to best care for them. We take advantage of their services every two years and our yard, garden and forest are better off and in safe hands with Spiral Tree LLC. read more

Love Spiral Tree!!! Paithen was recommended to us when we were looking for an arborist for our condo complex. Years later, he cares for the trees at the house we bought. Professional, extremely knowledgeable and won't oversell you services. The two things I love the most about Spiral Tree is 1) Paithen comes to your house every time building a relationship with you and your trees (unlike the big companies who will send a different person every time) and 2) he will recommend a multi-year plan to prioritize work to match your budget. read more

I contacted Spiral Tree for an elderly neighbor who had a large tree that fell down over his house. Part of the tree was hanging over the glass roof of an atrium, so they used ropes and pulleys to carefully maneuver the tree parts as they sawed them away. I was able to watch a lot of the process as I worked from my home office and they really blew me away with their expertise. The price was fair and they were very courteous and professional. I would definitely use Spiral Tree again, they know what they're doing. read more

My experience with Spiral Tree was truly a great experience. The crew arrived promptly each morning and worked more than an eight hour day. Clean-up of leftover tree debris was taken care of the crew without issue. I admire the personal interest and knowledge shared by the owner to his co-workers. The job was completed in three days, and the result is superior to what I anticipated and expected. Paithen and his crew will definitely be employed by me in the future. Respectfully submitted, M Sebens read more

We can't say enough good things about Spiral Tree, Paithen and his team. They were timely, professional, efficient, customer friendly and did a terrific job on topping a giant Grand Fir, removing dangerous trees, pruning and thinning. Their price was fair and reasonable. Their clean up was excellent and they left the firewood in easy to move places. Paithen made suggestions for healthier and more attractive pruning for our trees. No doubt we will call on Spiral the next time we need tree service. read more

Paiten and his crew did a great job pruning a large Doug fir, a large box elder and a smaller maple. He was on the job for all the decisions as the cutting affected our privacy from neighbors. They were well equipped with safety equipment and worked tirelessly. All the debris was removed except branches they cut to length and stacked for firewood at our request. Knowledgeable and super nice people to work with. Neighbors used him as well and were equally impressed. read more

Paithen, the owner of "Spiral Tree" is genuinely passionate about trees! I was drawn to the "mission driven" tone of the small company, which seems be priority, even over profit. I completely trusted his advice, not once sensing that a recommendation was connected to kicking up charges. His employees are very well trained, and very loyal to their shared "mission". A+ for competence! Responsiveness is sometimes slow, but the service is well worth the wait! read more

Great company to work with. It took a few days for them to reply to my email request for service but they are honest and do great work. I had several trees pruned and one tree had to be removed because it was about to fall down. He even did an additional amount of work as an add on and gave me a very fair bid!! I would highly recommend Spiral Tree LLC to do work at your house. I will definitely have them back to mine in the spring. :-) read more

Paithen is professional, hard working, efficient. We live on a large lot with many old large trees. They had been neglected for many years and now need a lot of work to keep them healthy and alive. Some have had to be trimmed back drastically and some had to be removed. Paithen works hard to save as many trees as he can and works with us to help us create a vision for our property and our home. I would highly recommend him. Carolyn T. read more