Agile Hedge and Tree Service
Hedge trimming and fruit tree pruning sit alongside tree removal here, with yard waste removal also offered. It is open weekdays, and free estimates are available.
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Storm and tree damage in Victoria
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
12 pros in Victoria
Storm and tree damage in Victoria has a recent, specific history. In the December 2025 windstorm about 90,000 BC Hydro customers lost power, and Victoria was named among the hardest-hit areas. BC Hydro said trees and branches were more susceptible to wind damage after several years of drought. The Environment Canada normals for Victoria Airport also list an extreme daily snowfall of 64.5 cm in December, so heavy, wet loads on limbs and roofs are part of the local picture too. When you hire, ask whether the person assessing your tree is a qualified arborist, and ask for a written quote that names the work: removal, pruning, stump, and haul-away. If a tree or branch is touching or near power lines, do not let anyone work on it until the utility has been contacted. For roof repairs after a storm, ask for the scope in writing and keep photos of the damage for your insurer. In Langford, Brentwood Bay and Saanichton, check any municipal tree rules before a removal is booked.
Sources: Environment and Climate Change Canada (source, opens in a new tab), Victoria News (source, opens in a new tab)
Anchor Tree Service – Victoria Arborist & Tree Service
Seven days a week, the firm handles pruning, removal and stump grinding in Victoria and Langford, and it gives free quotes.
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Eagles Eye Tree Care
Every day, the business covers pruning and tree removal in Victoria, with hours running into the evening.
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Isla Vista Tree Service
Storm damage cleanup and chipping sit alongside hazard tree removal here, and the business serves the Cowichan Valley. It is open Monday to Saturday.
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Vertical Tree Care
More than 20 years in Victoria, with hazard tree assessment and arborist reports alongside removal, pruning and stump grinding.
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Cullen Tree Service
Storm work and emergency tree work are offered alongside stump grinding, serving Victoria and Saanichton. The business was founded in 2020.
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Custom Falling Tree Service | Tree Service Victoria & Colwood
This family-owned firm has worked since 1981 on emergency tree work, stump grinding and pruning in Victoria, Langford and Brentwood Bay.
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Tip Top Tree Service Ltd.
Storm-damaged trees are among the cases this Victoria firm takes on, with hazard tree assessment, emergency tree work and stump grinding also offered.
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Advantage Tree Care
Since 2008 the company has covered tree removal, emergency tree work, pruning and stump grinding across Victoria and Langford, and serves the Southern Gulf Islands. It is open around the clock.
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Tomahawk Tree Service Ltd.
Around the clock, every day, this firm has worked since 1986 on tree removal, hazard tree assessment and stump grinding in Victoria and Langford.
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Oakstead Tree and Property Care Inc.
Family owned since 2014, this Brentwood Bay firm writes arborist reports and tree risk assessments and refers hands-on tree work to local partners.
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Larix Landscape
Landscape design firm that also does tree removal, pruning and stump grinding, serving Victoria, Saanichton, Langford and Brentwood Bay on weekdays.
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What to know in Victoria
BC Hydro's report on the December 20 windstorm says more than 750,000 customers lost power, and nearly 350,000 (about 80 per cent of customers) were on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. It also notes the 2006 windstorm hit Vancouver Island.
Before you hire
For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Questions about hiring in Victoria
Why were trees in Victoria so vulnerable in the December 2025 windstorm?
BC Hydro said trees and branches were more susceptible to wind damage after several years of drought. About 90,000 customers lost power, and Victoria was named among the hardest-hit areas. If you have large trees near your house or lines, it is reasonable to ask an arborist for an assessment. Victoria News (source, opens in a new tab)
Can heavy snow be a concern for trees and roofs in Victoria?
Environment Canada's 1991–2020 normals for Victoria Airport list an extreme daily snowfall of 64.5 cm in December. That is an extreme, not an everyday figure, but it shows heavy loads can occur. After a snowfall, have damaged limbs and roof areas looked at before they fail further. Environment and Climate Change Canada (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a tree removal quote include?
Ask for a written quote that names the address, each tree to be worked on, the method, whether stump grinding and cleanup are included, and the timing. Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' coverage. Comparing quotes is easier when each one lists the same items.
Do I need a permit before removing a tree?
It depends on the tree and the municipality. Rules can differ between Victoria, Langford, Brentwood Bay and Saanichton, so check with your local municipal office before any work is booked. Ask the tree service whether they handle permit applications or whether you must do it yourself.