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Storm and tree damage in Greater Toronto

Arborists and roofers for storm damage.

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These tree care companies serve Toronto and say on their own websites that they remove storm-damaged or dangerous trees, including emergency calls. In Toronto, a private tree 30 cm or more across is protected by bylaw and may need a permit to remove, unless an arborist judges it an imminent hazard; the City then asks for photos and a call to 311. The December 2013 ice storm brought down trees and limbs across the city and cut power to more than 300,000 Toronto Hydro customers.

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Before you hire

  1. Private trees 30 cm or more across are protected and may need a permit to remove, unless an arborist judges the tree an imminent hazard.

    Source: City of Toronto (source, opens in a new tab)

  2. For an imminent hazard, photograph the tree and tell the City through 311; the City does not inspect private trees after a storm.

    Source: City of Toronto (source, opens in a new tab)

  3. Tree on the wires? Call Toronto Hydro. A tree touching the service line to the house is a job for a certified arborist.

    Source: City of Toronto (source, opens in a new tab)

Questions about hiring in Greater Toronto

Do I need a permit to remove a storm-damaged tree in Toronto?

Often, yes: a private tree 30 cm or more in diameter is protected and may need a permit, as do trees of any size in a ravine area. If an arborist judges the tree an imminent hazard, no permit is needed to remove it, but the City asks you to photograph it and report it through 311. City of Toronto (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a tree removal quote include?

What will be cut and how, whether the stump is ground, whether the wood and brush are hauled away, how the crew will protect the house, fences and lawn, proof of liability insurance and workplace safety coverage, and who handles any permit. For a leaning or split tree, ask for the arborist's assessment in writing.

How do I compare tree companies?

Get two or three quotes for the same scope of work. Ask whether an ISA Certified Arborist will assess the tree, ask for proof of insurance, and be wary of door-to-door crews after a storm who ask for full payment up front. Never let anyone work near power lines who is not qualified to do so.

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