Tree Trimming and Removal Crew

Homeowners, property managers, strata and condo boards, landlords and small commercial sites.

Quoted price per job based on tree size and difficulty, with extras for stump grinding, wood chipping and haul-away.

• Confident climbing and rigging
• Safe chainsaw handling
• Judging tree health and risk
• Clear quoting and customer service

• Check with your city or municipality whether you need a business licence to operate, and whether any tree-care or arborist certification is required where you work
• Register with your provincial workers' compensation board (WCB/WSIB or equivalent) if rules require it for you or any helper, and confirm commercial general liability insurance covers tree work
• Work near power lines is usually limited to qualified line-clearance workers, check with your utility
• Municipal permits may be needed for removing protected or large trees, and nesting bird rules may apply, check with your municipality
• Very high injury risk, so never work alone at height and plan for winter slowdowns

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on climbing gear, chainsaws, whether you buy or rent a chipper, and your vehicle. Insurance and any certification are further costs to check.

Estimates put monthly revenue typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on job size, crew numbers and how steady your work is. Plan for winter slowdowns, and remember revenue is not the same as profit.

Check whether your municipality requires a business licence or any arborist certification. Check workers' compensation registration (WCB/WSIB or equivalent), liability insurance covering tree work, power line restrictions with your utility, and municipal permits for protected trees or nesting birds.