Tree trimming and pruning 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 tree trimming and pruning works
Trimming takes off the limbs that cause trouble: the ones on the roof, over the driveway or blocking the street light. Pruning is the careful side of the same job. Each cut is made at the right spot on the branch so the tree seals the wound and grows back in a good shape.
We take off only what the tree can spare, which is usually well under a quarter of the leaves in one visit.
When a tree needs trimming
- Branches touch or scrape the roof, siding or eavestrough
- Low limbs hit people, cars or the mower
- The yard or the solar panels sit in deep shade
- Branches cross and rub against each other
- A young tree is growing two main stems
What happens on the day
- We protect the lawn, flower beds and fence at the drop zone.
- A climber or bucket truck reaches the limbs marked on your quote.
- Heavy pieces are roped down, not dropped.
- Brush is chipped and the yard is raked clean.
What it usually costs
For a small or mid-sized tree, expect somewhere between $300 and $800. Big mature trees start near $800 and can pass $1,500. The number printed on your quote after the visit is the one that counts.
Get my written priceOld village trees need lighter cuts
Trees near Queen Street that date back to the 1800s have less energy to heal than young trees. Big cuts on them can open the trunk to rot, so we remove small amounts and aim for the problem limbs. Oaks in the area are pruned only from November to March to keep oak wilt out.
Questions about tree trimming and pruning
What is the difference between trimming and pruning?
Trimming is about clearance: getting limbs off the house, wires and driveway. Pruning is about the tree's health and shape. Most visits do some of both.
How much can you take off at once?
Usually no more than a quarter of the live canopy, and often much less on old trees. Taking more can stress the tree.
When is the best time to trim?
Late fall and winter are good for most trees, since the leaves are gone and the cuts are easy to see. Oaks must wait for November to March. Hazard limbs can come off any time.
Do I need a permit to trim a tree?
No. The City permit only kicks in when a tree 15 cm or wider comes down, so pruning goes ahead without one.
See all our work on the Streetsville Tree Service home page, or read about dead branch removal if the limbs are already bare.