Four Seasons Tree Service
Operating since 1984, the Ayr company answers tree emergencies day and night, with removal, pruning and stump grinding too. Free estimates are offered.
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Storm and tree damage in Kitchener–Waterloo
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
11 pros in Kitchener–Waterloo
Storm work in Kitchener–Waterloo follows the region's ice storms. In December 2013, more than 50,000 hydro customers in Waterloo Region lost power, and at its peak the 2016 ice storm put about 31,000 customers out, 16,000 of them in Waterloo, Wellesley and Woolwich. After storms like these, removal and clean-up requests tend to arrive all at once. Kitchener also has a local rule: its private tree bylaw covers trees over 10 cm in diameter on lots larger than 0.405 hectares, and a tree conservation permit may be needed to remove one. Dead, diseased, hazardous or storm-damaged trees need no permit when a person designated or approved by the City's director of planning confirms the condition, and trees within 5 metres of an occupied building are also exempt. Before you hire, ask whether your lot and tree fall under the bylaw, who will arrange that confirmation, and get the scope of work and clean-up in writing.
Sources: City of Kitchener (source, opens in a new tab), CBC News (source, opens in a new tab)
GreenCare Tree Services
Emergency tree work sits alongside pruning and stump grinding at this Waterloo business. Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph and Elmira are the towns it serves.
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KWTreeBarber Inc
Open around the clock, every day, this family-owned Ayr tree service handles hazard tree assessment, removal and stump grinding. Its work reaches Kitchener, Cambridge and Waterloo.
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Martin’s Tree Service Inc.
Operating since 2009, the Waterloo company removes trees and grinds stumps, with pruning and trimming also offered. It serves Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph and Wellesley, Monday to Saturday.
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Great Lakes Maintenance Services
A landscaping firm in Waterloo that also does tree removal and stump grinding, with snow removal and yard cleanups among its other services. Free quotes are offered, and it covers Kitchener and Cambridge.
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Miller Property Solutions Inc.
Stump grinding and tree removal are the two services here, from one problem tree to full lot clearing. Work runs Monday to Friday only.
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Rayzor Edge Tree Care
Tree removal and emergency tree work are offered from Elmira, with pruning, trimming and stump grinding. It covers Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo and Saint Jacobs.
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Beswick Tree Service
Removing trees since 1950, the Hamilton firm also grinds stumps and does emergency tree work. It serves Burlington, Ancaster, Dundas and Waterdown, and offers free estimates.
Also serves Hamilton
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McAndrew Tree Care
Storm damage is a core concern here, and the Kitchener tree service handles emergency tree work, hazard tree assessment, removal and pruning. It works across Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo and Guelph, and estimates are free.
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Stark’s Tree Service
Hazard tree assessment and emergency tree work sit alongside removal and stump grinding. Storm-damaged trees fall within its emergency work, and it serves Guelph and Cambridge.
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King Tree Service
Pruning and tree diagnosis lead its work, with removal and hazard tree assessment too. The family-owned Cambridge company works Monday to Saturday and offers emergency service.
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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 Kitchener–Waterloo
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Kitchener?
It depends on the tree and the lot. Kitchener's private tree bylaw covers trees over 10 cm in diameter on lots larger than 0.405 hectares, and a tree conservation permit may be needed. Trees within 5 metres of an occupied building do not need one. Check with the City before work begins. City of Kitchener (source, opens in a new tab)
What if the tree was damaged in a storm?
Under Kitchener's bylaw, no permit is needed for dead, diseased, hazardous or storm-damaged trees when a person designated or approved by the City's director of planning confirms the condition. Ask the tree service who will arrange that confirmation, and keep photos of the damage before anything is cut. City of Kitchener (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a tree removal quote include?
A written quote should name the trees to be removed or pruned, describe the work, and say whether stump grinding and debris removal are included. It should also list the start date, who handles any permit, and proof of insurance. Ask for the same details from each business so you can compare quotes fairly.
How common are storm outages in the Kitchener area?
Ice storms have caused large outages in the region. More than 50,000 hydro customers in Waterloo Region lost power in December 2013, and the 2016 ice storm put about 31,000 out at its peak. Expect busy schedules after a storm, and ask how a business sets priority for urgent jobs. CBC News (source, opens in a new tab)