Jose Rubio Lazo Certified Arborist Inc.

Managing a large cottage property up north, I know a lot about trees. But you could shove all that in a thimble, compared to Jose's know-how. An expert at his craft, very reasonably priced, and worth every penny just to see him climb up a tree.

Jose is a true master. His knowledge of trees, his easy manner, and his ability to communicate to the homeowner were all wonderful. It is a pleasure to learn from a man with such deep commitment to his craft. His diagnosis was thorough and efficient, and the results of this work were very successful. He is definitely not the kind of guy to suggest necessary work; he was very conservative and explained the tree was healthier than it looked and would continue to improve with a little help from him. Working with Jose was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had with a home professional. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. He has the mind of a scientist and will help you protect and preserve some of your home's most important features: the trees that surround it.

We have several trees on our property and have worked with arborists over the years. The big companies seem to think it's our privilege to be working with them--no in-person consultation, very high prices, generic recommendations. We learned of Jose through referral and are incredibly impressed with his expertise and the time and attention he's willing to devote to his clients. His passion and knowledge when it comes to trees are something to behold, and he's an incredibly patient and kind man. In short: hire Jose!

I can't say enough positive things about Jose. He came to give us a quote quickly and efficiently and have us lots of advice to help minimize our costs and do things honestly. He is a true arborist, equally concerned with the tree's wellbeing as the client's. His price was excellent (really) for the work he did. He cut down out dangerous branches quickly and safely. My neighbours were equally impressed. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a true gentleman and excellent arborist.

We have a large tree in our backyard that is leaning quite a bit. In the past few months, we'd lost a lot of branches, and were concerned that it was unhealthy and/or dying. We contacted Jose on a recommendation from a neighbour, and within a short time he came to visit our house and inspect the tree. I was very impressed that he didn't just flat out agree with us and recommend an expensive tree removal. Instead he explained that the tree was healthy (although admittedly not very attractive) and that because the species, brittle branches were typical. He said he could write a report to apply for tree removal from the city, but did not think it was necessary. Due to this honesty and quick, professional service, I'd definitely call him again.