How we open a view
Most views can be opened without taking down every tree in the way. We choose the lightest approach that gives you the view you want.
Selective thinning
Removing smaller trees and crowded branches that fill in the sightline.
Limbing up
Raising the lower canopy so you can see out beneath the trees.
Height reduction
Lowering selected trees in the sightline with careful reduction cuts.
Select removals
Taking out a few key trees when that is the only way to open the view.
Understory and brush clearing
Clearing vines, saplings and brush on the slope below the house.
View maintenance
Return visits every few years to keep the view open as trees grow back.
Planning a view around your home
We start where you will enjoy the view, whether that is the deck, the porch or a favorite window. From there we mark which trees are in the sightline and talk through the options with you, from light thinning to removing a few key trees.
Keeping trees on a slope matters. Roots hold soil in place, and a wooded hillside looks better from the house and from the road. We take only what the view needs.
What we consider
Your sightline. Which views matter most, and from which rooms and outdoor spaces.
Slope stability. Leaving enough trees and roots to hold the hillside.
Property lines. Trees on a neighbor's land or common area need the owner's permission. We can help you coordinate.
Privacy. Keeping screening from roads and neighbors where you want it.
Regrowth. How quickly the trees will fill back in, and when a return visit makes sense.
What to expect
- 1Contact usCall, text or send the form. We will get back to you to schedule a visit.
- 2View planning visitWe stand where you enjoy the view, mark the trees in the sightline and give you a written plan and estimate.
- 3The workOur climbers thin, limb and reduce trees on the slope, lowering wood by rope where needed.
- 4CleanupBrush is chipped, wood is hauled away or stacked, and the slope is left tidy.
From recent jobs
What clients say about our view clearing
“True tree artists, they gave us amazing long range views without just clear cutting all of our beautiful trees.”
“Marvin and Jeremy did an excellent job removing trees and also creating a “window” to open up my mountain view.”
“We had our view completely opened up and had another tree trimmed down that presented a fall hazard to our new home.”
“They really opened up our mountain view and I love it. They did not leave the trees until I was happy with results.”
View clearing questions
Will clearing my view hurt the hillside?
Not when it is done selectively. We leave enough trees and roots to hold the slope and avoid clear-cutting, which can lead to erosion and an unnatural look.
Can you clear trees that are not on my property?
Only with the owner's permission. If the trees are on a neighbor's land or HOA common area, we can help you coordinate before any work begins.
How long will the view stay open?
It depends on the trees. Many views stay open for several years, and a light maintenance visit keeps them that way.
When is the best time of year?
Late fall and winter are ideal. With the leaves off it is easy to see the sightline, and the work is easier on the trees and the ground.
What happens to the wood?
We chip the brush and haul it away, or cut the wood to firewood length and stack it for you.
Schedule a view consultation
Estimates are free and done in person by the owner.