Tree Removal in London, ON

When a tree has to come down, it should come down safely, cleanly, and for a price you agreed to up front.

Quick answer: Tree removal in London, Ontario typically costs $300-$4,500+, with an average residential tree around $800-$1,500. Cost depends on tree height, trunk diameter, condition, access, and cleanup. Most removals are finished in one visit, and quotes are free.

When should a tree be removed?

Dead or dying

Bare branches in summer, peeling bark, mushrooms at the base, or a trunk that's starting to split.

Storm damaged

Cracked limbs, a new lean, or roots lifting after a storm — these get worse, not better.

Too close for comfort

Overhanging the roof, crowding power lines, or roots threatening a foundation, driveway, or sewer line.

Making room

Renovations, additions, pools, and fences sometimes need the space a tree is standing in.

What does tree removal cost in London?

Most residential removals run $300 to $4,500+, with a typical mid-size tree landing around $800-$1,500. Price is driven by four things:

Size

Height and trunk diameter set the crew time and equipment needed.

Access

A backyard tree with no truck access takes more manual work than an open front yard.

Condition & risk

Dead, rotten, or leaning trees near structures need rigging and extra care.

Cleanup

Haul-away, wood removal, and stump grinding are priced in or added — your quote spells it out.

How removal day works

The crew sections the tree down piece by piece, lowering limbs with ropes when there's anything below worth protecting. Wood and brush are chipped or hauled away, and the area is raked clean. If you want firewood left behind, just say so in the quote form.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in London, Ontario?

It depends. London has rules around trees on City property and boulevards, and some properties have protected or distinctive trees. Part of your quote includes flagging whether a permit or City approval applies to your tree before work starts.

What happens to the stump?

The stump is cut low by default. Most homeowners add stump grinding so the area can be replanted or sodded right away.

Can you remove a tree close to power lines?

Trees touching or near service lines need special handling and sometimes coordination with the utility. Mention it in the quote form and it will be assessed first — safety comes before speed.

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