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Storm and tree damage in Québec City

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In Québec City, a tree is not simply yours to take down. Ville de Québec says a certificat d'autorisation is generally required to fell one, and the permit must be obtained before the work, with the tree marked. Removing half of a tree's crown counts as felling too, so heavy topping can be treated as illegal felling. Wind adds pressure: a holiday-season windstorm brought gusts up to 96 km/h at the airport and left nearly 70,000 customers in the region without power. When you hire, ask the company who will request the permit and whether the quote covers it. Ash trees follow their own route, through a request made via 311. Ask for the scope in writing: which trees, what pruning, and what happens to the branches. Be wary of anyone who proposes to cut half the crown or start before the permit is in hand.

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What to know in Québec City

  • Insurance Bureau of Canada reported on 30 April 2025 that a violent ice storm in parts of Ontario and Québec caused $342 million in insured damage, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ).

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Before you hire

  1. For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.

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  2. Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.

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  3. Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.

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Questions about hiring in Québec City

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Québec City?

Generally yes. Ville de Québec says a certificat d'autorisation is usually required to fell a tree, even a dead or dangerous one. The permit must be obtained before the work starts, and the tree must be marked. Ask your tree company whether they handle the request or whether you must. Ville de Québec (source, opens in a new tab)

Can heavy pruning count as felling?

Yes. Ville de Québec says removing 50 % of a tree's crown counts as felling and may be treated under the regulations as illegal felling. Ask any pruner how much of the crown they plan to remove, and get that in writing in the quote before work starts. Ville de Québec (source, opens in a new tab)

How do I take down an ash tree in Québec City?

Felling an ash goes through a request for a certificat d'autorisation d'abattage via 311. The permit is issued automatically and free of charge. Confirm with your contractor who submits the request, and that the permit is in place before any cutting begins. Ville de Québec (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a tree work quote include?

Ask for the trees concerned, the work on each one, whether the permit is included, who removes the debris, and the start date. A clear written quote lets you compare several companies on the same basis and shows what is and is not covered.

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