Deadwood
Dead limbs fall without warning. Taking them out is the most useful thing a trim does.
Trimming & pruning
Tree Trimming Midland
Branches over the roof or rubbing the siding? We thin and lift the canopy so the tree stays healthy and keeps its shape.
- Deadwood taken out
- Roof and wire clearance
- No topping
Selective cuts
Pruning and Trimming for Healthier, Safer Trees
A good trim takes out the right branches, not as many as possible. We remove dead and broken wood, cut back limbs that hang over the roof or drag on the siding, and thin crossing or crowded branches so wind and light get through the crown.
We don't top trees. Cutting the top off leaves stubs that sprout weak, fast growth and often rot back into the trunk, so the tree ends up more dangerous than before. Selective cuts back to a healthy branch or the trunk keep the tree's natural shape.
If a tree needs more than a trim, we handle full takedowns and stump grinding as well. It's all part of the tree care in Midland we offer.
What comes off
What Gets Cut
Roof and siding clearance
Limbs cut back from shingles, eavestroughs and walls so they stop scraping and filling gutters.
Crown thinning
Selected inner branches removed so the canopy catches less wind and holds less snow.
Crown raising
Lower limbs lifted for clearance over driveways, sidewalks, decks and lawn.
Branches near service wires
Limbs near the line running to your house are cut back with care. Lines on the hydro poles are the utility's to clear.
Timing
Tree Pruning Through the Seasons
Most trees can be pruned any time of year. Late winter, while trees are dormant and leafless, is a good time for structural work because the branch layout is easy to see and the cuts have the whole growing season to close.
Dead, cracked or hanging limbs are different. Those should come off as soon as you spot them, whatever the month, and especially before Georgian Bay snow squalls add weight to them.
Maples often drip sap from fresh cuts in late winter. It looks alarming, but it doesn't harm the tree.
Limbs scraping the roof? Get them cut back before winter.
Call (249) 492-2378
Budget
Typical Pricing
Typical local prices, not a quote: pruning and limb work usually runs about $250 to $1,200, depending on the size of the tree, how much comes out, and whether limbs have to be roped down over a roof or wires.
We look at the tree and give you a free estimate before any work is booked.
Good to know
Good to Know
What's the difference between trimming and pruning?
In everyday use, not much. Pruning usually means selective cuts for the tree's health and structure; trimming often means cutting back for clearance or looks. We do both on the same visit.
Will pruning hurt my tree?
Not when it's done properly. We take out only what the tree needs and cut back to healthy wood, which lets it seal the wounds.
Do you cut branches near power lines in Midland?
We cut back branches near the service line to your house. If branches are touching the main lines on the hydro poles, the utility has to clear those, and we'll tell you if that's the case.
Do you clean up afterward?
Yes. Branches are chipped and hauled away, and the yard is raked before we leave.
Get It Done Before the Snow Flies
Call and we'll come look at what needs cutting.