For safe and efficient tree removal in Toronto, trust Vista Tree’s certified arborists. We specialize in removing trees of all sizes with minimal impact on your property. Our services include emergency tree removal, dead tree removal, and more.
Whether for construction, hazard removal, or anything else, our exceptional tree removal service covers everything from permits to cleanup at competitive prices. With years of experience and a commitment to safety, our removal process is up to the highest standards.
Large and Small Tree Removal
No tree is too big or too small for our comprehensive tree removal services. We safely remove trees of all sizes with precision and care, utilizing industry-leading techniques and equipment to minimize impact on your property.
With top-quality safety equipment and a perfected removal process, our team conducts both large and small tree removal at affordable costs.
Construction Tree Removal
It’s essential that your project is done correctly, and our certified arborists guarantee this. When you hire a professional with us, you can have peace of mind that our tree removal costs are widely accessible. This is especially beneficial when you are already funding an extensive construction project.
We work with new home buyers, homeowners, developers, architects, sub-trades and more to deliver fast and cost-effective construction tree removal so your project stays on track.
Hazard and Emergency Tree Removal
Storm damage can wreak havoc on trees, leaving you with no other option but to remove or replace them. However, damaged, rotting, and dead tree removal is dangerous without reliable emergency removal services.
Our certified arborists can assess the best way to remove a dangerous tree to keep your home, powerlines, and neighbours safe.
Don’t put yourself at risk trying to clear dangerous trees yourself — contact Vista Tree now for your storm clearance needs and emergency tree removal needs.
Crane Tree Removal
You must hire a professional if a crane is required for tree removal in Toronto. We will first assess the project and determine whether a crane is necessary or if a better solution is available. There are many logistical considerations regarding crane tree removal, and safety is a top priority.
To avoid unnecessary risks, contact Vista Tree Management, which specializes in managing crane tree removals. We handle everything from securing the permits to remove a tree, to organizing the logistics, removing the tree, and disposing of wood.
Special Tree Removal – Lot Clearing, Estate Management, City Trees, Ravine Tree Removal and More
We are experts at tree removal in Toronto, regardless if specialty services are needed. This includes tree felling, lot clearing, selective logging for forestry management, estate clearing and large estate tree maintenance.
We also remove trees in The City of Toronto (with permits), work in environmentally protected areas (with permits) and provide consulting on tree removal options for large and small projects.
Average Cost for a Tree Permit in Toronto
Tree removal costs vary depending on whether it’s a large tree removal or a small tree removal.
Large trees are covered 30cm in diameter at breast height. The cost to remove a large tree is over $1000 plus taxes and municipal permit fees. Our tree removal pricing includes a report from our certified arborists, who also manage the city permit fees and application process.
If the large tree is particularly hazardous, the fee will increase. This ensures we can supply the required equipment and expertise to remove the stump and the root system safely and efficiently.
Our small tree removal service is provided to trees too small to require a permit. This means they are smaller than 10 inches in diameter and about 4-5ft in height. Tree removal pricing for these trees averages between $350 plus tax and $1800 plus tax. The fact that you don’t need a permit also reduces the cost.
It’s rare, but in some instances, small tree removal is more expensive than large tree removal. This is influenced by difficult onsite conditions, such as being in a hard-to-reach or dangerous spot.
Once we complete the job, we clean up leftover wood, which is added to our overall cost to remove the tree.
Tree Removal Knowledge Centre
Tree Removal in Toronto FAQs
Below, you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions we receive about tree removal services in Toronto.
Our tree removal service in Toronto covers but is not limited to the following:
- Emergency tree removal
- Commercial tree removal for construction and renovation
- Felling
- Shrub and hedge removal
- Emergency tree removal
We use advanced techniques, tools, and safety equipment to remove trees in tight spaces where felling isn’t possible. This is challenging, precise work that only a professional arborist should undertake.
We use Spyder lifts, cranes, skid steers, and stump grinders to make the removal process, including stump and root system extraction, safe and efficient when necessary. After we remove the stump, we ensure the entire root system is managed to prevent further issues.
No matter our technique, we meticulously clean your property when we’re done. If your tree requires a permit, we will write the arborist report for you and apply.
The City of Toronto and the surrounding area have tree removal bylaws that require a permit to remove trees wider than 30 cm in diameter. That’s a trunk roughly the size of a telephone post at 4.5ft, for reference.
It’s highly advised to do as much research as possible to help determine whether you need an arborist report. Removing a tree without a necessary permit is not worth the financial and legal risk.
We offer tree removal services in The City of Toronto, including York, East York, Scarborough, North York and Etobicoke.
We offer service as far north as Stouffville and Markham, and as far east as Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering and Ajax. We have offices five minutes from downtown Toronto, in East York as well as a second office in Scarborough.
We can assess your tree’s health and determine the best way to care for your tree and property. If removing the tree is the right choice, our arborists will work to safely remove your tree.
If your tree requires a permit before removal, we will handle getting it for you. Our arborists will assess the tree, write a report and manage the application on your behalf. We take tree care seriously and will only remove a tree if deemed necessary.
Our tree company is fully licensed, insured and staffed by Certified Arborists. We operate in The City of Toronto and neighbouring areas to provide tree felling and removal quickly, safely and efficiently.
Most tree removal in Toronto is required for construction, followed by the tree being hazardous. A certified arborist trained in tree risk assessment can only assess a tree’s risk. If you feel your tree is a risk, contact us for a free assessment.
Storm damage is another common reason for trees to be removed. After a wind or ice storm, trees often have significant damage and require emergency tree removal. Signs of risk include broken branches, cracks or splits, moving tree roots, and significant changes to the tree after a storm.
If something is wrong with your tree, it may be a problem with how it has grown or damage that occurred in the past. The best way to handle the tree problem is to have it assessed before it becomes a bigger issue. If your tree is having an issue, it could be caused by poor growth or past damage. The best approach is to assess it early to prevent the problem from escalating.
First, find out how to tell if your tree is dangerous. If the tree is small, it may be removed right away. If it is a large tree, however, you will have to get a permit to remove it. You are allowed to remove trees from your property without a permit only when it is an imminent hazard and the city grants an exemption.
For this application, you’ll need to prove the tree is at imminent risk of failure, which means it could fall at any minute and is likely to harm someone or cause damage to property or power lines. This threshold is very high. An arborist report can help you make the argument to the city that the tree needs to go. If the tree is entirely dead, no permit is required, but proof must still be retained and submitted.
If your tree qualifies for an exemption as a hazardous tree or is dead (died naturally or destroyed in a storm), you’ll need to remove it as soon as possible. The maximum time allotted by the city is 72 hours after granting an exemption.
Since tree companies are generally very busy during summer and after storms, it is better to consult with an arborist before you contact the city. As you’ll need emergency tree removal, having a tree removal company in place is better before you receive approval. If your tree doesn’t receive an exemption, you can still remove it through the regular tree permit process.
Finding a reliable, locally-owned tree service can be challenging. Large, national companies often lack the personalized care and high-quality service you deserve. But judging whether a small, local company is trustworthy can be difficult, especially when tree care and your property are involved.
At Vista Tree Management, we are proud to be one of the top tree removal services in Toronto. Fully insured and staffed by certified arborists with diplomas in Urban Arboriculture from Humber College among many other credentials and certifications, we bring expertise and knowledge to every job site.
We may be small, but our Toronto business is family-owned and passionate about tree care and providing premium services to customers. We’re big enough to handle all your needs and small enough to care about the details.
