Tree Removal Cost Guide For Toronto

After cutting the tree, leaving the stump behind can create various issues. For example, it can re-sprout and ruin the image of a beautifully maintained landscape. It can also become a safety hazard as you might trip and fall over it.

Post-tree-cutting, a stump grinder is used to smooth and grind the stump in a small piece bringing it to the ground level. A stump grinder looks like a giant lawnmower with huge blades on its end.

You can hire a professional with a stump grinder or rent a stump grinder. However, doing this task by yourself can be dangerous if you don’t have knowledge of stump grinding or don’t own the protective equipment required for the task.

Based on the size and location of the stump, this task can cost you $1,662 on average in Toronto.

Stump removal is considered an extra or additional service in a tree removal project. After your trees have been cut down, if you want your stumps to be removed as well, you will have to clarify that with the professional while hiring them. Stump removal requires different equipment and extra time compared to tree removal.

Based on the size of the stump, hardness of the wood, solid condition and root system, the cost of stump removal will change. Some stump removers in Toronto charge on an hourly basis whereas some charge considering the total number of stumps and the above-mentioned factors. Make sure you understand the difference between the two and ask for both quotes to compare and make your final decision.

Stump removal in Toronto can cost you up to $5,000.

If you have a dead tree in your yard or a large tree is becoming a security hazard for your house, you have the option to remove it completely. For this task, you can’t just take a chain saw and start cutting the branches of the tree as there are various factors to be considered first.

For tree removal, we recommend you hire a local professional who has the knowledge of these guidelines and can get you the permit if required. With the help of big ladders, cranes and different types of tree cutting equipment, the professional will cut the tree from your property while ensuring minimal damage.

The overall cost will be greatly determined by the size of the tree. The size of the tree will impact the amount of time, equipment and permits required for it to be removed.

Trees that are less than 30 feet tall are regarded as small trees. 30-60 feet are medium-sized trees and trees more than 60-80 feet in size are considered as large. Professional tree removers will bring cranes, ladders, multiple saws and axes based on the size of the tree that needs to be removed. If your tree is more than 80 feet then you will need to hire a big team of professionals to take it down.

When you have a humongous tree, dead or alive, the main concern in its removal is not to harm the property or the utility lines in the process. Protecting power lines and electrical wires by carefully removing the tree branches and stumps using modern equipment can be an expensive task.

Different types of trees require different types of equipment to be removed and their time frames may differ as well. Some trees have a very hard and dense set of branches whereas others have stronger trunks. Their bloom can make their removal even more difficult. So make sure you have specified the type of tree you have with your contractor before hiring them for the job.

The cost to remove a dead tree vs a live tree can differ significantly. If your tree is infected or deceased, the tree removers have to be even more careful to cause no harm to the surrounding trees by infecting them in the process as well. Half fell or decaying trees can also be very difficult to cut into for successful removal. A tree remover will first inspect the condition of the tree by assessing the thickness of its branches and trunk, understanding its history like age and growth of roots to determine the cost of its removal.

The location of your tree can affect its removal price by 25% to 50%. Your tree is under ideal conditions for removal if: it is easily accessible from the street if there is no property obstructing its branches, if it is not too close to powerlines, or if it’s in your front yard. If any of these fit your trees location then the cost of its removal will be lower as it’s easier to access. However, if any of these factors are not present then it can become a very complex and expensive problem to get rid of it.

Late spring and early summer are considered to be the most favourable seasons for tree removal. Tree removing companies may be overbooked during this season but it’s never easy to remove a tree or its stump in winter for windy fall. You can pre-book a local pro in late winter or early spring to avoid last-minute extra charges for the project.