Greater Seattle Area  ·  Experts Since the 1960s

Finally Get Rid of Your Bamboo — For Good

Complete removal with a 100% guarantee. If bamboo comes back, we return within 48 hours — at no charge. Owners on every job. No subcontractors. Ever.

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24-hour response guaranteed  ·  Licensed & Insured to $3M  ·  Lic. SEATTB*913ML

100% Removal
Guarantee
Owners on
Every Job
Licensed &
Insured to $3M
50+ Years of
Expertise
The Problem with Bamboo

Bamboo Is Beautiful — Until It Takes Over

Running bamboo is one of the most aggressive invasive plants in the Pacific Northwest. It spreads underground, crosses fence lines, cracks concrete, and can overtake an entire yard in a few seasons. Cutting it at the surface never works — the rhizome network runs deep, and it comes back stronger.

GUARANTEED

Bamboo Removal

Complete physical extraction — we dig out the canes and every rhizome. The only approach that delivers permanent results. Guaranteed.

  • Full root & rhizome extraction
  • 100% removal guarantee
  • 48-hour return if regrowth appears

Thinning & Pruning

Keep your bamboo healthy and beautiful without letting it spread. We selectively thin and prune to maintain the density and shape you want.

  • Selective culm removal
  • Density and shape control
  • Promotes healthy new growth

Maintenance Programs

Ongoing assessment and care tailored to your specific bamboo variety. Prevention is far easier — and far cheaper — than removal.

  • Annual or seasonal visits
  • Tailored to your bamboo species
  • Early spread prevention

Fertilizing Programs

Species-specific fertilizing that supports strong, controlled growth — whether you're maintaining a privacy screen or a decorative grove.

  • Tailored to bamboo variety
  • Improves culm strength
  • Healthier, controlled growth

Transplanting

Moving bamboo from one section of your property to another, or to a new location. Done carefully to preserve plant health and survival.

  • Between properties or areas
  • Minimal disruption
  • Expert handling for survival

Free Email Estimate

Not sure where to start? Email a few photos of your situation — we'll assess it for free and tell you exactly what you're dealing with.

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The Guarantee

We Guarantee Our Removal. No One Else Does.

After 50+ years working with bamboo, we know that true removal means reaching every rhizome — there are no shortcuts. We stake our reputation on it. If bamboo regrows in a treated area, we return within 48 hours at no charge.

  • Complete physical extraction — not just cutting the canes
  • We dig until every rhizome is found and removed
  • If it grows back — we return within 48 hours, no charge
  • Firm quotes — the price you're given is the price you pay
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100%
Removal Guarantee

If bamboo regrows in any area we treated, we come back within 48 hours and retreat it — at absolutely no cost to you.

Bonded & Insured  ·  Lic. SEATTB*913ML  ·  24hr Response
The Process

Simple. Honest. Done Right.

1

Send Photos

Email a few photos of your bamboo to bruce@seattlebamboo.com. We'll assess the situation and give you an honest evaluation — including if removal isn't the right move for your case.

2

Get a Firm Quote

We visit the site and provide a firm estimate. No surprises, no upsells. If the scope changes on the day, we only proceed with your agreement — and we'll tell you if we find something unexpected.

3

We Handle It

Bruce and Simonne do the work themselves — no subcontractors, no crews you've never met. Your bamboo is repurposed to a local zoo rather than going to a landfill.

Client Experiences

Trusted Across the Seattle Area

★★★★★

"Bruce came out and did a complete physical extraction — left absolutely no trace of the bamboo that had been taking over our yard for years. Gone in two days. Incredible work."

Margaret T.
Mercer Island
★★★★★

"We were about to buy a property with running bamboo everywhere. Bruce walked through it with us and gave us an honest assessment — including what removal would cost. He saved us from a very expensive mistake."

David & Karen L.
Bellevue
★★★★★

"What sets Seattle Bamboo apart is that the owners actually do the work. Bruce and Simonne were on-site every day with constant communication. The bamboo has not come back — and it's been two years."

Jennifer P.
Kirkland
Owners working hands-on in a Pacific Northwest bamboo garden
About Seattle Bamboo

Your Neighbors. Your Bamboo Experts.

Bruce Magnotti and Simonne Garrigues have been working with bamboo since the 1960s — longer than most bamboo removal companies have been in business. Their horticultural expertise spans decades of hands-on work in Pacific Northwest gardens and properties.

When you hire Seattle Bamboo, you get Bruce and Simonne — not a crew of subcontractors. They believe in honest consultation: if a job isn't worth doing, they'll tell you. If bamboo can be managed rather than removed, they'll tell you that too.

The bamboo they remove goes to a local zoo — repurposed as animal enrichment rather than sent to a landfill.

50+
Years experience
$3M
Bonded & Insured
24hr
Response guarantee
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between running bamboo and clump bamboo?

Clump bamboo stays where you plant it — its rhizomes form a tight, contained mass. Running bamboo sends rhizomes horizontally through the soil and can spread 5–15 feet per year. It crosses fence lines, invades neighboring properties, and can crack driveways and foundations. The vast majority of bamboo problems in the Seattle area involve running varieties.

How deep do bamboo roots actually go?

Most running bamboo rhizomes are found in the top 12–18 inches of soil, but lateral spread can extend many feet from the visible canes. In loose or sandy soil they can push deeper. This is why cutting bamboo at the surface never works permanently — the rhizome network beneath remains intact and sends up new shoots.

Can bamboo really come back after removal?

Yes — any rhizome fragment left in the ground can regenerate. This is why complete physical extraction is the only reliable method. We dig out every rhizome we find. If anything we missed sends up a new shoot within the agreed period, we return within 48 hours at no charge. That guarantee is our skin in the game.

How long does bamboo removal take?

It depends on the size of the stand, soil conditions, and access. A contained 10×10 ft patch may take one day. A large, established grove that has spread under fencing and across property lines can take several days. We give you a realistic timeline in the estimate. We don't rush — thoroughness and speed are in direct tension with bamboo removal, and thoroughness wins.

Do you use chemical herbicides?

No. Our approach is entirely physical — we dig out the canes and rhizome network. Chemical treatments are unreliable with running bamboo: the root system is too extensive to treat effectively, and residual chemicals can harm surrounding plants and soil. Physical removal is harder and more labor-intensive, but it is the only approach that reliably works.

What happens to the bamboo after you remove it?

The bamboo we remove is taken to a local zoo and used as animal enrichment — primarily as feed and habitat material. Your bamboo serves a second purpose rather than going to a landfill.

How do I get a quote?

The easiest way is to email a few photos of your situation to bruce@seattlebamboo.com — we'll assess what we can from photos and respond within 24 hours. For a firm estimate we'll schedule a site visit. All estimates are free and there is no obligation.

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Start with a Free Estimate

Send us a few photos of your bamboo and we'll assess the situation for free — with an honest answer, even if that answer is "you don't need us yet."

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206.724.1977
Service Area
Greater Seattle Area, WA
Response Time
Within 24 hours, guaranteed

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