Dead Tree Removal in Richmond Hill

Why a Dead Tree Shouldn’t Wait

A dead tree dries out and gets brittle. Branches start dropping, and over time the trunk and roots weaken too. The longer it stands, the less predictable it gets, and the harder it is to take down safely. If a tree near your house, driveway or fence has died, it’s worth getting it looked at sooner rather than later.

How to Tell If a Tree Is Dead

• No leaves in season, or leaves only on a few branches.
• Bark peeling or falling off in large patches.
• Brittle twigs that snap instead of bending, with dry, brown wood inside.
• Mushrooms or fungus growing on the trunk or around the base.
• Woodpecker holes and insect damage in the trunk.

Not sure? There’s a simple check in how to tell if a tree is dead. Or just call and we’ll look at it with you.

Dead or Just Struggling?

Sometimes a tree looks bad but isn’t finished. A tree with a lot of dead branches but a healthy trunk and some green growth might only need a deadwood trim. We’ll tell you honestly which it is. Then it’s your call.

How We Remove Dead Trees

Dead wood can be weaker than it looks, so we’re extra careful. We take the tree down in sections from the top and lower the pieces rather than dropping them. Once it’s down, we cut it up, haul everything away, rake up and sweep. The stump can be ground down on the same visit if you’d like.

Dead Ash Trees

Many dead trees around Richmond Hill are ash trees killed by the emerald ash borer. Dead ash gets brittle fast. See ash tree removal.