Barrie Tree Care
Brush and branch removal is part of its work alongside tree removal for dead trees, with stump grinding offered in Barrie, Innisfil, Midhurst and Thornton.
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Storm and tree damage in Barrie
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
16 pros in Barrie
In Barrie, storm and tree work starts with a question about the tree itself: is it part of a woodlot? The city's Private Tree By-law regulates removal of private trees only when the tree sits in a woodlot, a forested area of half an acre or larger. A single tree in an ordinary yard is a different case. Either way, the property owner is responsible for hiring a professional arborist, because City employees do not remove trees from private property. Storms can also leave a wider mess: after the December 2013 ice storm across Southern Ontario, about 450 outages were still active six days later while Hydro One crews repaired lines and poles. So before you hire, ask whether your lot falls under the by-law, and ask the arborist to explain how they would handle a tree near wires. Get the scope, the clean-up and the insurance in writing. If the problem tree is next door, the City cannot approve its removal, so contact Property Standards instead.
Green Leaf Tree Service
Innisfil-based, the business has operated since 2009 and pairs hazard tree assessment with emergency tree work. Stump grinding and pruning and trimming are also offered in Barrie and Innisfil.
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Northshore Tree Experts
Family-owned since 2018, the company serves Barrie, Innisfil and Oro-Medonte, and offers hazard tree assessment and stump grinding. It is open six days a week, closed Sundays.
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Nortree Arborists Tree Service Inc.
Full clean-up and debris removal are included, and the family-owned firm handles emergency storm damage removal at any hour across Barrie, Innisfil, Essa and Springwater.
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Precision Stump Grinding Inc.
Stump grinding can be followed by mulch clearing and reseeding or sod, alongside emergency tree work and tree removal. It is available seven days a week.
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Pro Tree Service
Open around the clock, the Angus company handles emergency tree work after storm damage across Barrie, Innisfil, Essa and Springwater. It has operated since 1989.
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Treescapes Corp
Based in Barrie, the company also does crane removals and lot clearing, and works seven days a week.
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Brads Tree Service Ltd.
Around-the-clock service every day supports its emergency tree work, and the business also takes on difficult tree removals and hazard tree assessment. Barrie, Innisfil, Essa and Thornton are served.
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Keen Arborists
Tree cabling and bracing sit alongside removal, pruning and stump grinding here. It operates Monday to Friday, and free consultations are offered.
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Lakeside Tree Experts
Since 1963, the firm has covered Barrie, Springwater, Innisfil and Midhurst, offering pruning, tree removal and emergency work.
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Tarzan Tree Removal Limited, Elmvale ON
Tree removal and pruning sit at the core, with stump grinding and emergency tree work also offered. Its work reaches Barrie, and free estimates are part of the service.
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Tyler’s Tree Services
Family-owned, the company also sells firewood and does directional pruning. It serves Barrie, Innisfil and Angus and offers emergency service.
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Adamson Tree Experts
The firm has been family-owned since 1997 and runs at all hours, covering Barrie, Innisfil, Springwater and Midhurst, with storm damage work included.
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Downey Tree Service
Minesing-based and family-owned, the firm has worked in the Barrie area since 2015, with hazard tree assessment and arborist reports, and operates day and night.
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Wes’ Tree Service
Operating since 2002, the Hawkestone firm works in tight spaces, hauls away wood and brush, and can replant ground after stump grinding. It works weekdays only.
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Sugar Bush Tree Service
Storm damage is among the problems it handles, alongside tree removal, pruning and stump grinding. Coldwater-based, it serves Barrie, Oro-Medonte and Hawkestone, and uses Husqvarna equipment.
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What to know in Barrie
Six days after the December 21, 2013 ice storm across Southern Ontario, about 450 outages affecting 4,800 customers were still active as Hydro One crews repaired damaged lines and poles.
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 Barrie
Who is responsible for hiring someone to remove a tree in Barrie?
The property owner. In Barrie, you hire a professional arborist yourself, and City employees do not remove trees from private property. Ask for the work scope, clean-up and stump handling in writing, and confirm what insurance the company carries before any work begins. City of Barrie (source, opens in a new tab)
Do I need City approval to remove a private tree in Barrie?
Not always. The Private Tree By-law regulates removal of private trees only when the tree is part of a woodlot of half an acre or larger. If your property has a forested area of that size, check with the City before you book any cutting. City of Barrie (source, opens in a new tab)
What can I do about a dead tree on my neighbour's property?
The City cannot approve removal of a tree on someone else's private property. For a dead tree next door, Barrie directs residents to Property Standards at (705) 739-4241. Describe where the tree stands and why it worries you. City of Barrie (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a tree or storm clean-up quote include?
A good quote names the address, the trees or damage covered, and the method. It should say who handles debris and stumps, the timing, and the payment terms. Get at least two quotes and compare them line by line, not only by total.