Tree Services

Family Tree Service has the proper equipment and training to do the job safely and quickly while causing the least amount of disruption for our clients. While tree removal is a last resort, there are circumstances when it is necessary. We can help you decide whether a tree should be removed. Removal is recommended when the tree is;

• dead or dying
• considered irreparably hazardous 
• causing an obstruction that is impossible to correct through pruning
• crowding and causing harm to other trees
• to be replaced by a more suitable specimen
• located in an area where new construction requires removal

This is where it all began for Family Tree Service. Our specialized equipment will fit through a regular gate (36" wide opening minimum) safely and efficiently. We recommend stump grinding for the following;

• To complete the overall tree removal service
• Where an old tree was removed in the past, leaving an unsightly stump
• In preparation for future developments 

Pruning trees may be required for a number of reasons. We can help you determine the best solutions to maximize the overall health and beauty of your trees. While keeping in mind that no more than 25% of the foliage should be removed at one time, the following options are available to property owners;

• Removal of limbs which interfere with wires, buildings, gutters, roofs, windows, trees or sidewalks
• Removal of dead or weak limbs which pose hazards or may lead to decay; often called 'deadwood removal'
• Removal of diseased or insect infested limbs
• Improve overall structure to lessen wind resistance and reduce the potential for storm damage
• Removal of branches or thinning to increase light penetration
• Thin crown to improve air circulation and to deter the spread of pathogens, allowing new growth to form
• Strategically reduce the height of a tree or raise a tree's canopy
• Train young tree to avoid more difficult and expensive pruning projects at a later date
• Preventative pruning to increase health and vigour of young trees
• Improve the overall shape or silhouette of a tree

Family Tree Service offers a rapid response to any residential, industrial or commercial property impacted by storms or high wind situations. Storms may cause limbs or entire trees to fall, often landing on cars, homes and/or other structures, or on other trees. The weight of storm damage trees is tremendous and can be extremely dangerous to remove or trim. Our expertly trained team can perform this job in a safe manner and reduce further risk of damage to property.

Before construction begins, our Certified Arborist will provide a professional assessment of the site to determine whether property development will impact existing trees and to ensure long-term health of your largest and most valuable landscape features

Have you noticed that your trees or shrubs are not thriving like Mother Nature intended? Take a proactive approach to your tree care and see the difference it makes in your landscaping. Mature trees add great value to a property. It can take a lifetime or longer to replace mature trees. It is easier and more cost-effective to address the needs of your landscape before it comes life threatening or hazardous. By combining the practice of soil testing, fertilization, monitoring and corrective pruning, you can extent the life of your trees significantly. 

Family Tree Service specializes in;

• Aeration
• Deep Root Fertilization
• Insect and Disease Diagnosis
• Soil Testing
• Tree Injections