Fully insured, locally trusted tree care, trimming, and stump removal in North York and surrounding areas. Available for 24/7 emergency response.
Ontario Tree Removal is dispatched across North York every week — from established streets in Willowdale, Don Mills, and Lawrence Park to newer subdivisions on the edges of town. Our certified arborists understand the North York canopy, the local soils, and the access constraints of every neighbourhood we serve.
Southern Ontario weather is hard on trees. Heavy ice storms compromise the structural integrity of mature ash, silver maple, and white pine — often invisibly — while the Emerald Ash Borer continues to kill ash trees across North York at scale. We inspect every tree on site for hazardous decay, root failure, and insect damage, then give you a clear, honest recommendation: prune, monitor, or remove.
North York's tree-lined streets — Bayview, Willowdale, Don Mills, Lawrence Park — are full of mature maples, oaks, and pines that need careful pruning and, eventually, controlled removal. Ontario Tree Removal is dispatched across North York daily for hazardous tree removal, structural pruning, hedge trimming, and stump grinding.
We work tight urban lots with rigging and crane assistance so trees come down in sections without damaging fences, garages, or neighbouring property. Every North York job is permitted where required under the City of Toronto Private Tree By-law, and our arborist reports are accepted by Forestry for permit applications.
Our North York Services
Safe dismantling of large, dead, dying, or storm-damaged trees on residential and commercial properties in North York. Crane-assisted removal, sectional rigging, and full debris haul-away.
Structural pruning, deadwood removal services, crown thinning away from hydro lines, and hedge and shrub care that protects the long-term health of your North York landscape.
Below-grade stump removal, brush removal, and comprehensive lot clearing for landscaping, fence installs, pool builds, or construction prep across North York.
Tree on your roof, blocking your driveway, or down across a fence? Our emergency crew dispatches across North York around the clock. Fast response, insurance documentation, and full site cleanup.
Permits Handled For You
Tree removal rules vary wildly across Ontario municipalities. Diameter thresholds, protected species lists, replacement-planting requirements, and arborist-report standards are all different depending on which city you're in — and getting it wrong can mean fines of $500 to $100,000 per tree.
North York specifics: Toronto's Private Tree By-law (Municipal Code Chapter 813) regulates removal of any privately-owned tree with a trunk diameter of 30 cm (DBH) or greater. Permits, an arborist report, and Urban Forestry approval are typically required before cutting.
Navigating local municipal codes can be a headache. Our team simplifies the process by handling the entire arborist report and permit application process for you from start to finish — so you only sign one document and we handle the rest.
Why We're Different
Most North York tree jobs aren't won at the chainsaw — they're won by having the right equipment for the access, the height, and the obstacles around the tree. Our owned fleet is built for it.
We tackle tight North York suburban backyards with tracked spider lifts that fit through 36-inch garden gates and reach 70 feet up — no fence panels removed, no lawn torn up.
For large clearing projects, mature canopy removal, and commercial work across North York, we deploy bucket trucks and crane assistance that bring big trees down in controlled sections.
GRCS lowering devices, friction brakes, and engineered slings let us bring sectional limbs down inches above the lawn, fence, pool, or roof — zero impact on what we're working around.
North York Reviews
John from North York had a massive dead ash tree hovering over his garage — Emerald Ash Borer kill, leaning hard toward the roof. Ontario Tree Removal crane-lifted it out in under two hours. Spotless cleanup. Could not recommend more.
Booked them for hedge trimming and structural pruning on three mature maples. Crew showed up on time, certified arborist walked us through every cut, and the price matched the written quote exactly. Best tree service we've used in North York.
Storm dropped a willow across our back fence at 11pm. Ontario Tree Removal had a crew on site by 7am the next morning, cut, chipped, hauled, and gave us full insurance documentation. True 24/7 emergency service.
FAQ
North York tree removal pricing depends on three main variables: tree height, trunk diameter, and proximity to structures (homes, fences, hydro lines, pools). Small ornamentals typically start around $400, while large mature trees requiring crane support can run $2,500–$3,500+. Every estimate from Ontario Tree Removal is free, on-site, and quoted as a fixed price — no hourly billing, no surprise charges.
Toronto's Private Tree By-law (Municipal Code Chapter 813) regulates removal of any privately-owned tree with a trunk diameter of 30 cm (DBH) or greater. Permits, an arborist report, and Urban Forestry approval are typically required before cutting. If your tree falls within the protected category, we prepare the arborist report and submit the entire permit package to the municipality on your behalf — you only need to sign the application.
All brush is chipped on site and either hauled away or left as mulch for your beds — your choice. Larger trunk wood is taken back to our yard where it's processed for firewood, milled into lumber, or recycled into compost feedstock. Our wood recovery and chipping process keeps every North York job 100% landfill-free.
Free Quote
Tell us about your trees. A certified arborist will be in touch within 1 business day with a fixed-price quote. Need us today? Call our 24/7 emergency line.
