Dead branch removal in Streetsville
- Fully insured
- Free written quote
- Cleanup included
Free written quote
Only your name and a number are required. Every other box is optional.
Your note is in. A crew lead will phone before the working day is out to pick a visit time. Something urgent? Dial (289) 206-8410.
How dead branch removal works
A dead branch looks harmless until it drops. It dries out, gets brittle and can let go on a calm day with no warning. We climb up, cut it back to healthy wood and lower it to the ground on a rope.
Removing deadwood also lets us look closely at the rest of the tree, so you find out early if there is a bigger problem.
How to spot a dead branch
- No leaves on the limb in June or July
- Bark peeling off or missing, with grey wood showing
- Fungus or mushrooms growing on the branch
- Snapping twigs with no green under the bark
- A broken limb hung up in the branches below
What happens on the day
- We mark every dead limb from the ground first.
- The climber ties off each heavy limb before cutting.
- Branches are lowered away from the roof and fence.
- We chip the brush and point out anything else we noticed.
What it usually costs
One tree's worth of deadwood tends to land between $300 and $800. A big old tree full of dead limbs can climb from $800 past $1,500. The figure on paper after we visit is what you pay.
Get my written priceDead ash trees keep dropping limbs
Emerald ash borer wiped out nearly every ash in Mississauga. Once an ash dies it dries out fast, and its limbs snap with barely any warning. Have one checked soon if it stands in your yard. A dead tree also means the City waives its permit charge.
Questions about dead branch removal
Is a dead branch really dangerous?
Yes. Dead wood loses strength as it dries, and a limb that looks steady can break in an ordinary breeze.
Does one dead branch mean the whole tree is dying?
Not always. Old trees shed shaded limbs on their own. Many dead limbs on one side, or dieback at the top, can point to root or trunk trouble, and we will tell you if we see it.
Can I remove dead branches myself?
Small ones you can reach from the ground, yes. Anything above your head, over a roof or near wires is a job for a crew with ropes.
How often should deadwood be removed?
Every few years for most mature trees, and sooner after a big storm.
Back to the Streetsville Tree Service home page, or see emergency storm damage cleanup if a limb has already come down.