Dormant season
Most trees are dormant through the winter, so pruning nearby trees during a takedown causes less stress.
Working all winter
Winter Tree Removal Midland
Need a tree gone before spring? We keep cutting all winter, when frozen ground can mean less wear on your lawn.
- Bare branches, clearer cuts
- Frozen ground carries equipment
- Booked through the cold months
Cold months
Cold-Weather Tree Removal That Doesn't Wait for Spring
Some tree work slows down once the snow arrives. We keep going. If you've got a dead or leaning tree you don't want hanging over the house until April, winter is a perfectly good time to deal with it.
With the leaves off, every limb, crack and dead section is easy to see, which makes it easier to plan the cuts and rigging. On deciduous trees, there's also less weight and less brush to handle.
Frozen ground can carry equipment with less rutting than soft spring soil, and snow cover can cushion the lawn. Conditions vary, so we'll tell you what to expect for your yard. Winter jobs are booked the same way as the rest of our tree company in Midland work: a look, a price, and a set day.
Why it works
Why the Cold Months Work Well
Better visibility
Bare branches show deadwood and structural problems that leaves hide.
Easier on the lawn
Hard ground and snow cover can spread the weight of equipment.
Hazards gone before spring
A weak tree taken down in February isn't there to fail in a spring windstorm.
Weather
Winter Tree Cutting in Snow and Ice
Lake-effect snow squalls off Georgian Bay can load branches quickly, and ice adds even more weight. Trees with dead limbs, decay or a bad lean are the ones that give way, so winter is when a lot of problem trees show themselves.
Crews don't climb in high winds or on ice-coated bark, so a job may shift a day if the weather turns.
Brush is chipped and hauled as usual, and we leave paths and the driveway clear.
Dead tree over the house? Don't wait until spring.
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Costs
Costs in the Colder Months
Typical local prices, not a quote: a small to mid-size tree with easy access usually runs $400 to $1,500, and large trees, tight backyards or hazard jobs often run $1,500 to $4,000 or more, the same ranges as the rest of the year.
Deep snow over the access route or ice-loaded limbs can add time. We'll give you a free estimate after looking at the tree.
Cold-season questions
Cold-Season Questions
Is it bad to take a tree down in winter?
No. The tree is coming down either way, and nearby trees are dormant, so any pruning around them causes less stress.
Can you grind the stump in winter?
Sometimes. If the ground around it is frozen hard, grinding may wait for a thaw.
Do you work through the winter around Midland?
Yes, in Midland and the surrounding towns, right through the cold months.
Book It Before Spring
Call and we'll set a day that works around the weather.