Tree Service, Landscaping, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment
About us
Bryce Landrud, the principal in Thundering Oak Enterprises, Inc. has been a Certified Arborist since 1992. Mr. Landrud is a 1979 graduate of Washington State University in Pullman, WA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Management. He is a lifelong resident of Auburn, Washington. Our mission is to protect and conserve one of the world's greatest natural resources, trees. To ensure your trees and shrubs are properly cared for our certified arborists and tree care specialists receive on-going training to stay current with the best practices of the arboriculture industry. Our staff is knowledgeable and practiced in all areas of arboriculture. We use the latest in modern equipment and safety practices. ADDITIONAL ADDRESS: PO BOX 1847 AUBURN, WA 98071
Business highlights
20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES, PRUNING, REMOVAL, PLANTING, FERTILIZATION, STUMP GRINDING, ROOT ZONE DECOMPACTION, VIEW TRIMMING, CONSULTING, ORNAMENTAL TREE SPECIALIST, FRUIT TREE PRUNING, HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT, SHRUB AND SMALL PLANT PRUNING AND CARE, HEDGE TRIMMING, BUCKET TRUCK WORK.
They took about 12 feet off the tree all over using a bucket truck. It looks so much better now! Took them quite a while to come back with a chipper machine to grind up all the branches.
Description of Work: Flowering cherry tree was so tall that the branches were hanging on the 2nd storey roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$880
Jackie S.
06/2017
5.0
landscaping
+ -1 more
They took out our in-the-way, but beloved Rhody, but it didn't take this team of three very long at all. We also have a huge Camellia that was touching the power lines, plus a few extra branches from a small Mountain Ash, and the touching parts were pruned to a safe distance in no time flat by James who has decades of experience, and is careful of power lines. These guys are fast, artistic and super pleasant. They gladly weed whacked our overgrown sidewalk because the first job didn't take long. Marco pruned multiple bushes in the front yard and quite honestly made our overgrown bushes look like a park in an hour and a half. His eye is perfect. We don't know how much this will cost, three guys for an hour and a half, but we're always impressed with Thundering Oak, have used them twice, both for "emergencies" one was a fallen tree, and one was to save mature bushes before our side sewer had to be dug. We have always thought they were more than fair for how much they do, not by how long it takes them, but how long it would take YOU. They get so much done in an hour and a half, and cheerfully, you wouldn't believe it. The cleanup, yesterday, was unbelievable, too. They chipped, raked, and blew everything perfectly and hauled it away, even blew off the neighbor's side in case anything went over. This is a reputable company that can and does do it all.
Description of Work: We needed an old Rhody removed that was causing foundation issue. It was too big to transplant.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
David G.
04/2015
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I would definitely use them again. They were on time. They did what they were supposed to do, cleaned everything up. They did a good job. Everything was good about them.
Description of Work: We used a tree person Thundering Oak probably last time in March. They took two or three down.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
MAR G.
04/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
We had another appointment and were unable to be here when the gentlemen came, however, we had already had a visit and a quote in place. When we got home the tree was down, the round logs were cut and all residue was cleaned up. We received the bill in the mail. Very pleasant company with excellent customer service. We highly recommend this reliable company and, if there is a need, will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Felled a tree. Left small area of trunk, at our request. Took residue, left logs which our neighbor is cutting up for fire wood.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Lisa H.
04/2014
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Bryce initially came out to our place and gave us a bid. His bid was on the low end of all the bids we received, so we were a bit nervous. However, Bryce and his crew did an excellent job, and if we need any further work we will be sure to use Thundering Oak Enterprises.
Description of Work: Lifted canopy and thinned out an old big-leaf maple tree. Also trimmed back encroaching branches of neighbor's large cedar trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Jackie S.
01/2014
5.0
tree service
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Steve Burke, an Aussie native, was like getting Crocodile Dundee on the job. [Meaning very capable, not stereotyping his personality]. He had the tree off the house in under an hour from us placing the call, including his commute from Auburn to Puyallup. Plus this was on a Saturday - during kick off of the Seahawks/Saints playoff game. The tree had punched a hole in the corner of the house, and it was raining and windy enough, well, to knock that tree over. Beastly weather. He just jumped in his rig and came directly there. Service couldn't get any faster and seemed completely reasonable for what he did. The tree stayed on the property, to be used for firewood, and he sectioned it into 6ft. (movable) lengths. A+ Thank you, Angies's list!
Description of Work: Removed 35ft. Douglas Fir tree that fell on roof. A+
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Carmen B.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The service went very well. Apparently it was a five guy job, and the first day they only sent out three guys which would be my only caveat. They accidentally overcharged me, but respectfully gave me a refund to correct the error. I thought they did a great job.
Description of Work: They selectively limbed four trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
Francesco M.
07/2013
2.0
tree service
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This is an unfortunate story. My initial experience with this company started off shakily. A day later than promised, the arborist came to the house to give us an estimate. I'd asked for two separate estimates- one for pruning and one for total tree removal. The estimates were promised by day's end. Two days later, still no email with estimates. Here is where bigger problems arise. I emailed the email associated with the company. Another person assured me that the estimate would get to me by day's end. And it did. Two separate estimates arrived, as was agreed. By the time I'd made the decision to go with this company there been a death in my family and my partner had to take this assignment from me. He began a series of emails, trying to get the process started and the tree work begun. From this point forward, the process is marred by the most unfortunate missteps on the company's part. No one seemed to understand what was happening. If this had not been a professional process, you'd almost agree it was near vaudevillian in that it felt like: "Who's on first?" After a series of emails between two people and my partner, and a couple indignant voicemails placing total blame on us; we let this process die out and went with another company. Not ever will I recommend this company.
Description of Work: Nothing!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$900
Beth C.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Thundering Oak Enterprises, Inc., was great. They did what they said they were going to do, the quote was accurate, the services were done on time and to my satisfaction.
Description of Work: We used Thundering Oak Enterprises, Inc., for tree service
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
James and Eva J.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They did a very good job! If you don’t want to keep the wood, they have someone who will come and take care of it for you.
Description of Work: They removed a bunch of ornamental cherry trees for us.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
GEORGE B.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
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The provider provided an estimate of $250 to remove three 18 inch tree stumps. We agreed on the date and time and he arrived exactly on time. He unloaded his machine and started work. He used a chain saw to trim the stumps close to the ground. He used a stump grinder to grind the stumps and roots in an area about five by fifteen feet, deep enough to for me to bury a 4 in gutter drain with room to spare. It took him about two hours to complete the work, thouroughly clean the area, reload his equipment and provide a computer generate statement. He was freindly and efficient. Having noted our gray hair he suprised us with a senior discount.
Description of Work: Ground three stumps next to front driveway.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Maddy R.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Great, prompt, efficient service. They did a great job and the house sold!
Description of Work: We needed to put our house up for sale and a tall hemlock in front had blown over in a storm. They removed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Steve V.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
I was referred to Bryce at Thundering Oak by another tree service company. The company I had used in the past was booked up so he pointed me towards Bryce. Bryce was very easy to work with over the phone and gave me an estimate based on photos I e-mailed. He had openings and the crew showed up as expected. I was holding my breath a bit because Bryce was offering to do the work for a good bit less than the other quotes I had. It all went great. They did what we had agreed on, added some additional work on the spot, and made useful recommendations for future work. We felt that the recommendations were intelligent and useful and were not aggressive upselling. We will use them again.
Description of Work: Cut back large shrubs by cutting them off at the base and hauling away all debris.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Peggy A.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The experience was good. He did everything he said he would do at the price he said he would do it. It was great. He had some really good people working for him. They were real careful because the trees were pretty tall and could have damaged the house but they didn't so that was really good. He was really busy at the time and we were not in a hurry so we told him to come back when he was less busy.
Description of Work: We used Thundering Oak Enterprises to remove six trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Louise D.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Everyone was very cordial and I was given a very fair bid. I did not use them simply because my brothers did the job for me.
Description of Work: I had them come out to do an estimate and would have used their services if my brothers had not done the job for me (for free!)
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
lare M.
12/2012
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
We do not have money to spare, and the one time we used another company just to see the difference, we could really see the skills in play by Thundering Oak, The price was less, but it took a couple of months before hedges grew out enough to start to look "good". It's a choice. On anything that really matters to us that we want done right, we save up and spend the extra money.
Description of Work: We have been using this company for years. The price has climbed over the years, but they are well worth it. Their service is based on knowledgeable & highly trained arborists who assess/supervise the work. They are especially worthwhile working on storm damage, and have rescued and made the best of some really bad scenes in our yard. They have done skillful pruning, tree removal, stump removal, trimming, and given us great advice. They do NOT top trees, and their pruning and trimmings help things grow and appear natural and healthy -- none of that scalped appearance on day one. Watching the crew work is like watching trained acrobats, and we have had the neighbors lined up to watch the show.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ROGER V.
04/2012
4.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The work they do is excellent. They're very quick and professional about getting in and doing it. They do a good job of cleaning up too. However, sometimes you don't get a prompt response when you call them if they are very busy.
Description of Work: We have used them several times over the last few years to trim and fell our trees.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Scott G.
03/2012
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Was referred to this company by another (both on list), and they did a good job for a fair price. The other two bids for this work were $1600 and $2100 (this doesn't mean you get to raise your prices, Thundering Oak!) Bryce came when scheduled to do his estimate, and the crew showed up when promised. Scheduling was smooth with their office staff readily available by phone (instead of being asked to contact via email, which is a major irritation to me from some companies) This job was actually a little trickier than some, because our beloved cherry tree had split in three sections, with one trunk in our yard, and the other overlapping two neighbor's yards. The portion still standing had a large limb extending over a neighbor's storage shed, so it needed special handling. Several hours later, it was done, and there was a lot of cherry wood on the ground. All the branches and brush were sent through their chipper as they worked, so this kept things clean. One neighbor wanted to keep the wood that fell on his side, and that was to have been moved over to his property. I wanted to keep a portion for myself, and specified where it was to be stacked. My only disappointment in this job is that the crew just left after they finished, without checking with me (even though we had spoken earlier about what to do, and they knew I was home). So I didn't get to inspect while they were still there, and discovered that they hadn't moved the wood as specified, and that it was mostly left on top of a damaged portion of fence that I needed access to for repair after the tree was cleared. A phone call brought a quick response however, and the crew returned, moved the wood, and cut up some larger pieces that should have been done before as well. Cleanup was very good, except for an assortment of fir needles, cones, and sawdust that were blown onto the lawn when they used their leaf blower to clean the driveway. I had to rake and clean this up myself later. The callback was a flaw in an otherwise great job, but I still give Thundering Oak top marks. They should have crews check in with clients (if available) for a final inspection on jobs, however.
Description of Work: Cut up and removed downed tree from backyard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,040
James and Eva J.
11/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Requested a bid and arranged a date for the service. They arrived on time, removed the tree and debris and cleaned up a second tree which had been damaged in prior storms.
Description of Work: Remove one large dead tree and cleanup broken branches in a second tree. Had to climb and fell the dead tree in pieces. Work was professional, they were prompt, cleaned up the debris well and arrange for one of their contacts to removed the downed wood. Would use again without hesitation.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Elizabeth B.
09/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
Steve responded promptly to my first contact, provided a thorough written estimate with telephone discussion of their recommendations, reasons, and my follow-up care for the trees. I was very pleased with their service and the work completed. I will definitely hire them again when the bushes begin to take over the yard!
Description of Work: They trimmed two trees and several badly overgrown large bushes around a house I had recently moved into. They trimmed one tree to provide proper clearance from above-ground wires. One of the overgrown bushes was badly overhanging my neighbor's fence and they were able to cut it back without any damage or disruption for my neighbors.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Michael W.
06/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
From the very beginning the communication was great. My wife & I believe in using ONLY licensed & bonded contractors and Thundering Oak filled the bill. Having a certified arborist attend to the tree was a plus and Thundering Oak holds that designation as well. They arrived at my home on time and finished the job as bid. My wife spoke with the crew and told me they were very very friendly and answered all of the questions to her satisfaction. Without question I would happily use Thundering Oak again.
Description of Work: We had a large laurel tree removed. The service included removal, stump grinding and debris cleanup.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$657
Ed M.
04/2011
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They did a very complex task and did a great job. I liked their services and will use the same in future.
Description of Work: I used the services of Thundering Oak Enterprises Inc. to repel the cliff and cut trees, in July, 2010.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Ed M.
11/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
They cleared a lot of the brush and blackberries at the same time. we talked to them about some other trees in our yard needing pruning and they suggested another time of year would be better so that we don't get so many suckers. they seem very knowledable about trees and not just how to cut them down.
Description of Work: we have trees growing out of a cliff below our house and they have to repel down on ropes to cut these trees. They were in and out in no time and did a great job. Reasonable price for the job they do.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Jodye H.
06/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The guy that does the work is from Australia and has a great accent. He did an excellent job. His name is Steve.
Description of Work: I used Thundering Oak Enterprises to prune our Mimosa. The tree was only about two stories high.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$90
MAE L.
04/2010
5.0
tree service
+ -1 more
The work was excellent and we were very pleased. He came out with my son and looked at the property. My son was very impressed with Brice so we decided he was one of the people we wanted to do the work. He arranged to come out on a Saturday, which was the best day for us. He sent his men out to do the work and he came by to check out the work. The clean up was very satisfactory because he did what we requested. He cut the tree into logs so we could put them into a fireplace and then he cleaned up everything else. He hauled the branches down the street and cut them up with a machine he had. There were three fellows and they were all very cooperative. Everyone was really please with what was done. He met the price that we had gotten from another bid.
Description of Work: Thundering Oak Enterprises gave us a good bid for cutting down trees and they were hired for the job. There must have been around 8 trees.
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Service Categories
Tree Service,
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FAQ
THUNDERING OAK ENTERPRISES INC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
THUNDERING OAK ENTERPRISES INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, THUNDERING OAK ENTERPRISES INC offers free project estimates.
No, THUNDERING OAK ENTERPRISES INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, THUNDERING OAK ENTERPRISES INC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, THUNDERING OAK ENTERPRISES INC offers emergency services.
No, THUNDERING OAK ENTERPRISES INC does not offer warranties.
THUNDERING OAK ENTERPRISES INC offers the following services: ARBORICULTURAL SERVICES, PRUNING, REMOVAL, PLANTING, FERTILIZATION, STUMP GRINDING, ROOT ZONE DECOMPACTION, VIEW TRIMMING, CONSULTING, ORNAMENTAL TREE SPECIALIST, FRUIT TREE PRUNING, HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT, SHRUB AND SMALL PLANT PRUNING AND CARE, HEDGE TRIMMING, BUCKET TRUCK WORK.