Tree trimming and pruning in East Credit
- Fully insured
- Free written quotes
- Storm calls after hours
Free written quote
Only two boxes are required, name and phone. The yard visit is free.
Got it, thanks. Our office phones back to pick a visit time, normally before the following business day wraps up. Tree already on the house? Ring (289) 206-8532 right now.
A good trim takes off the branches that cause trouble and leaves the tree looking like itself. We clear limbs off the roof, raise the crown over the driveway and take out dead and crossing wood.
Pruning goes a step further. It shapes how a tree grows by removing chosen limbs at the right spot, so weak forks and rubbing branches never become a problem.
When a tree needs trimming
- Branches rest on the roof or scrape the siding
- Limbs hang low over the driveway or the sidewalk
- Branches rub against each other and wear off the bark
- The lawn under the tree gets little sun
- A young tree has two tops of the same size
What we do on a trimming visit
- Walk around the tree with you and agree on each cut
- Rope and lower branches over the house, fence and beds
- Cut at the branch collar so the wound seals well
- Chip the brush and rake the yard before we go
What it costs
Expect roughly $300 to $800 on a smaller or mid-height tree, climbing to $800 to $1,500 and up for a big, mature one. The quote sheet we hand you in the yard sets the final number.
Get my written priceBig maples in Credit Meadows need lighter cuts
The trees on the older streets of Credit Meadows and Credit Point are now 40 to 50 years old. An old tree can't close large wounds fast, so we keep each cut small and leave at least three-quarters of the leafy crown in place.
Questions about trimming and pruning
How often should a tree be trimmed?
Most shade trees do well with a trim every three to five years. Young trees benefit from a light shaping every two or three years.
What time of year is best for trimming?
Leaf-off months suit most species, because every fork is easy to see. Oaks are a hard rule: November through March, full stop.
Will trimming hurt my tree?
Properly placed cuts heal over. Our limit is 25 percent of living foliage per session, and most jobs remove far less.
Do I need to be home for the work?
Only if we need into the backyard through a locked gate. We walk the plan with you at the quote, so the crew knows what to do.
See all the tree work we do on the East Credit Tree Service home page.