Tree Removal in Richmond Hill
Dead, leaning or storm-damaged trees taken down safely, in sections, with the yard cleaned up after. Free quote the same day you call.
What's Included
One visit, one price, and nothing left behind. Every tree removal includes:
- A free on-site quote the same day you call
- Honest advice on whether removal is really needed
- Careful sectional takedown, away from your house and fence
- Cutting up the trunk and large limbs
- Hauling away all branches and wood
- Raking the chips and sweeping the driveway
- Stump grinding or removal, if you want it on the same visit
- Work 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm
Worried About Removing a Tree?
These are the questions people ask us most before a removal.
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Will it land on my house?
We take big trees down in sections from the top, lowering the heavy pieces instead of dropping them.
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How long until I get a price?
You get a free quote the same day you call.
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Does it really need to come down?
Maybe not. If a trim will fix it, we tell you. Then it's your call.
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Who cleans up the mess?
We do. Branches hauled, chips raked, driveway swept. Every time.
When a Tree Really Needs to Come Down
Not every tree that worries you needs to be removed. A lot of the time, a good trim fixes the problem. We come out, look at the tree with you, and tell you plainly which one it is. Removal usually makes sense when a tree is:
- Dead or dying. No leaves in season, bark falling off, or fungus growing at the base.
- Leaning toward something that matters. The house, the garage, a fence or your neighbour’s yard, especially if the lean is new or the soil is lifting.
- Damaged by a storm. A split trunk, a big limb torn away, or a tree that’s partly uprooted.
- Hollow or rotting. Cavities in the trunk, soft wood, or large dead limbs up in the canopy.
- Growing into trouble. Roots lifting the driveway or foundation, or branches crowding the roof.
If it’s none of these, we’ll say so. Then it’s your call whether to remove it, trim it or leave it alone.
How We Take a Tree Down Safely
Most backyards in Richmond Hill don’t have room to drop a big tree in one piece. So we take it down in sections, from the top, lowering the heavy pieces carefully instead of letting them fall. That keeps your house, fence, deck and garden beds out of harm’s way.
Once the tree is down, we cut up the trunk, haul away the branches and wood, rake up the chips and sweep the driveway. Cleanup is part of the job, not an extra. When we leave, the yard is cleaner than we found it.
What Affects the Price
Every tree is different, which is why we give you a free quote in person, the same day you call. The things that change the price are:
| Factor | Why it matters |
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| Size of the tree | Taller, wider trees take more cuts, more time and more to haul away. |
| Access | A tree in an open front yard is simpler than one behind the house with a narrow side gate. |
| What’s around it | Wires, roofs, fences and gardens close by mean more careful rigging and lowering. |
| Condition | Dead, split or storm-damaged wood can be less predictable and needs extra care. |
| The stump | Stump grinding or full stump removal can be added to the same visit. |
The quote is free, and there’s no pressure to go ahead.
Permits in Richmond Hill
The City of Richmond Hill has rules about removing some trees on private property, and some removals need a permit from the City first. If you’re not sure whether yours does, ask us when we come out and we’ll talk it through. The City has the final word, so it’s worth checking with them before any work starts.
Stumps After Removal
After a removal you can keep the stump, have it ground down below the grass, or have the whole stump and main roots removed. We’ll explain the difference and give you the price for each option on the quote.
More on Tree Removal
- Dead Tree Removal Dead trees get brittle and unpredictable. Taken down carefully, in sections.
- Storm-Damaged Trees Split trunks, hanging limbs and downed trees after a storm. Available 8am to 8pm, 7 days.
- Ash Tree Removal Ash trees killed by the emerald ash borer get brittle fast. Removed safely.
- Leaning Tree Removal A new or worsening lean toward your house needs a look. Honest advice, careful removal.
The Tree Guy Way
Four simple steps, the same for every job.
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Call or text
Tell us about the tree. We're available 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
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Get your quote
We come out the same day and give you a free, honest quote.
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You decide
Remove it, trim it or leave it. No pressure either way.
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We clean up
The job gets done and your yard is left cleaner than we found it.
What Neighbours Say About Our Tree Work
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They sent an arborist to provide a quote for tree cutting and trimming the same day I called. Scott and his team completed the job efficiently and left no mess!
Karen Jang, Google review
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Heather and Scott are very friendly and professional, very easy to communicate with. The work was done fast and clean. Highly recommended!
Maggie Li, Google review
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It's clear these guys know what they're doing. Definitely a solid choice if you're looking for help with overgrown or dangerous trees.
Inna Danilchenko, Google review
Tree Removal Questions
How much does tree removal cost in Richmond Hill?
It depends on the size of the tree, how easy it is to reach, what's around it and its condition. That's why we come out and give you a free quote in person, the same day you call (289) 475-5822.
How fast can you give me a quote?
The same day you call. We're available 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Richmond Hill?
Some trees on private property need a permit from the City of Richmond Hill before they can be removed. Ask us when we come out and we'll talk it through, but check with the City before any work starts, since they have the final word.
Will you clean up after the tree is removed?
Yes. We haul away the branches and wood, rake up the chips and sweep the driveway. Cleanup is always part of the job.
Can you remove the stump at the same time?
Yes. You can have the stump ground down below the grass or fully removed on the same visit. We'll price both options on your quote.
Do you offer emergency or after-hours tree removal?
We don't offer an after-hours emergency service. If a storm has brought a tree down, call or text between 8am and 8pm, any day of the week, and we'll get out as soon as we can.
Call or Text for a Free Tree Removal Quote
Tell us about the tree and we'll come out the same day. If it doesn't need to come down, we'll tell you.
- Hours
- Mon to Sun, 8am to 8pm
- Address
- 9665 Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9V4
Get directions - Where we work
- We work all over Richmond Hill, including Oak Ridges, Jefferson, Elgin Mills, Carrville, Headford, Quaker, Temperanceville.
Honest advice. Same-day free quote.
Text Us (289) 475-5822