Your tree pruning specialists in Makawao, HI. Free assessments, certified arborists, and complete cleanup.
B. Haney and Sons Arborists provides professional pruning throughout Makawao, HI, performed by ISA-trained arborists who understand how trees actually heal. We never top, lion-tail, or stub-cut — every cut is intentional and made with the tree long-term health in mind. Our crews work clean, leave a balanced canopy, and protect surrounding plantings during the work.
With a population of 7,281, Makawao is home to thousands of properties with mature trees that require professional care. Our tree pruning team in Makawao, HI combines local arborist knowledge with ISA-standard training to deliver results that protect your property and keep your trees healthy long-term. Every project begins with a thorough on-site assessment so we can recommend the right approach for your specific situation, tree species, and site conditions.
When you choose B. Haney and Sons Arborists for tree pruning in Makawao, you get a team that responds fast, communicates clearly, and treats your property with respect. We handle all the details — proper rigging, clean cuts, full debris cleanup, and a final walkthrough — so you can focus on the rest of your day.
From first call to final walkthrough, here is what to expect from B. Haney and Sons Arborists in Makawao, HI.
Call any time and our arborist comes out to walk your property. We assess the trees, discuss your goals, and explain the work in plain language.
B. Haney and Sons Arborists provides transparent written pricing for every tree pruning job in Makawao. The quote includes all the work, all the cleanup, all the equipment — no surprises on the final invoice.
Our Makawao crew shows up when promised, sets up the site safely, and works with the equipment and rigging your specific job requires. ISA-trained arborists make every cut intentionally.
We haul all branches and brush, chip the small wood, grind stumps if requested, rake the work area, and leave your property cleaner than we found it.
What Makawao property owners want to know about tree pruning — answered by our arborists.
Tree pruning in Makawao typically ranges from $200 to $800 per tree for standard residential pruning, with very large trees or specialized pruning (heritage tree restoration, fruit-tree pruning, structural pruning of young trees) running $800 to $2,000 or more. B. Haney and Sons Arborists provides free written estimates with detailed scope.
In most Hawaii jurisdictions, the municipality is responsible for trees in the public right-of-way (street trees), while you are responsible for trees on private property. Makawao ordinances vary on what private owners can do to street trees adjacent to their property. B. Haney and Sons Arborists works on private trees and consults with city arborists on right-of-way questions.
Sometimes. If the tree is in early decline due to deadwood accumulation, structural defects, or pest damage, targeted pruning combined with plant health care can extend life significantly. B. Haney and Sons Arborists arborists assess honestly — sometimes a tree is too far gone for pruning to help and removal is the better call for your Makawao property.
Pruning in Makawao is health-focused — removing weak, diseased, or structurally problematic branches following ANSI A300 standards. Trimming is more aesthetic — shaping the canopy or clearing structures. Many Makawao jobs combine both. B. Haney and Sons Arborists explains the difference and what each tree actually needs during the assessment.
See what customers across the country say about working with B. Haney and Sons Arborists.
"These guys handled a tricky takedown — large cottonwood between our house and the neighbor garage. Tight quarters, no margin for error. Used a crane and proper rigging. Job done in one day, no damage anywhere. True professionals."
"Hazardous tree removal on a leaning oak threatening our house. Crew arrived on time with proper equipment, rigged everything down in sections, and the property was completely safe the entire time. Great communication from quote through cleanup."
"These guys are the real deal. Took down a massive oak that was leaning toward our house. Used a crane, lifted out the canopy in sections, and dropped the trunk in a controlled fall to a tarp on the lawn — no impact damage to anything. Worth every penny."