A BETTER BRIEF
Planning your tree removal project
Describe the tree and site
Give approximate height and trunk diameter, location relative to the house, fences, power lines and neighbours. Note if the tree is dead, leaning, storm-damaged or healthy. Do not attempt to cut it yourself.
Ask about permits and protection
Some GTA municipalities require a permit for removing trees above a size threshold, especially on private property near the street. Ask who obtains it. Confirm stump grinding is included or priced separately.
Compare the full scope
A complete quote covers removal, hauling, stump grinding, site cleanup and any restoration of lawn or hardscape. Ask how unexpected conditions (hidden decay, multiple trunks) are handled.
Jobs to describe in your request
- Full tree removal
- Storm-damaged tree removal
- Stump grinding
- Tree pruning and trimming
- Emergency tree removal
What changes the cost?
Use these factors to compare the scope of proposals. A total price alone does not show whether the same work is included.
- Tree height and trunk size
- Location and access
- Proximity to structures or power lines
- Stump grinding included
- Permit requirements
Ask for a written description of included work, exclusions, payment stages and how additional work is authorized. Confirm who supplies materials and what documentation or warranty terms you receive at completion.