Tree trimming and pruning in Port Credit

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Expect a call back before the end of the next business day. Coming out to see the tree costs you nothing.

Got it, thanks. Someone from our Port Credit office phones you back by the end of the next business day to pick a visit time. Limb already hanging over the house? Skip the wait and dial (289) 206-8283.

Arborist with a chainsaw cutting a limb high in a leafy tree while a co-worker holds a line on the lawn below

A tree that goes years without a trim grows heavy at the ends. Limbs reach over the roof, rub the eaves and block the light. Trimming takes that weight off and keeps the tree growing in a safe shape.

We cut back to healthy growth, never flush to the trunk and never by topping. As a rule, no more than about a quarter of a healthy crown comes off in one visit, so the tree recovers fast.

Signs a tree is due for a trim

Branches touch the roof, siding or eavestroughs
Limbs hang low over the driveway or sidewalk
The lawn or flower beds stay in shade all day
Branches cross and rub against each other
It has been more than five years since the last trim

What we do on a trimming visit

Walk around the tree with you and agree on which limbs come off
Rope off a drop zone and protect the lawn, deck or plants below
Climb or use a bucket truck, cutting each limb back to a healthy branch
Lower heavy pieces on a rope so nothing lands on the house
Chip the branches, haul the wood and rake the yard

What it costs

Trimming a small or mid-size tree usually costs $300 to $800. Big, older trees land between $800 and $1,500, sometimes higher. Whatever we write on the quote after seeing yours is the figure you pay.

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Long limbs on the lake side break first

Trees within a few streets of Lake Ontario take wind straight off the water. The longest limbs, usually on the south side facing the lake, carry the most load. Shortening those limbs before storm season is the simplest way to keep them off the roof.

Questions about tree trimming and pruning

What is the difference between trimming and pruning?

People use the words the same way. Both mean cutting selected branches to improve the tree's health, safety or shape. We use a pruning saw or chainsaw depending on the size of the limb.

When is the best time to trim a tree?

Late fall through early spring is ideal for most trees, since the leaves are off and the tree is resting. Dead or dangerous limbs can come off any time. Oak work waits for the cold months, November through March.

Will trimming hurt my tree?

Good trimming helps a tree. Each cut is made just outside the branch collar so the wound closes on its own. We never top a tree, since topping causes weak, fast regrowth.

Do I need a permit to trim a tree in Mississauga?

No. The City only gets involved when a trunk of 15 cm or wider is coming out entirely.

The full service list lives on the Port Credit Tree Service main page. To book, phone (289) 206-8283.