Tree Removal & Tree Service in Ottawa

This guide compares 18 tree services serving Ottawa. The featured shortlist includes Tree King, Croft Tree Experts, and Green Thumb Tree Specialists. Listings claimed by their owner appear first; all other positions follow the published rating methodology. 18 carry a sourced public rating, averaging 4.8 stars; the highest-rated is Manotick Tree at 5.0 stars from 217 Google reviews.

The best tree removal and tree service companies in Ottawa use certified arborists and carry serious insurance, because tree work near a house is skilled, dangerous, and regulated. They handle removals, trimming, pruning, storm damage, and stump grinding, and they know the City's tree bylaws before a saw ever starts. The companies below cover tree removal, pruning, cabling, and stump grinding across the city. Each is a real Ottawa business with public reviews you can read, so you can confirm certification, insurance, and bylaw knowledge before anyone climbs a tree over your roof.

Typical Ottawa cost: Priced by tree height and access, with stump grinding usually separate18 companies compared18 rated on Google4.8 avg ratingLast reviewed July 2026

Also covers: Tree removal · Tree trimming · Tree pruning · Stump grinding · Storm damage

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Tree Service worth considering

A focused Ottawa shortlist. Listings claimed by their owner appear first; all other positions follow our published rating methodology.

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  1. Tree King

    Kanata +7

    5.0(147)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Ottawa full-service tree company with certified, insured arborists offering removal, pruning, stump grinding, hedge trimming and 24/7 emergency service.

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  2. Featured

    Croft Tree Experts

    Barrhaven +5

    4.9(803)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Locally owned, ISA-certified and insured Ottawa tree-care company (since 2015) offering removal, stump grinding, pruning, planting and emergency work.

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    Green Thumb Tree Specialists

    Kanata +4

    4.9(222)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    ISA-certified, WSIB-covered Ottawa arborist company (since 2018) handling tree removal, pruning, stump removal, cabling and bracing, with 24/7 emergency service.

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  1. Featured

    Best Green Hedges

    Barrhaven +6

    5.0(214)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Best Green Hedges is a tree service in North Gower, Ottawa. Rated 5 from 215 Google reviews.

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  2. Fisher Tree Services

    Barrhaven +6

    4.5(72)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Fisher Tree Services is a tree service in Richmond, Ottawa offering arborist services. Rated 4.5 from 72 Google reviews.

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  3. Greely Tree Services

    4.8(91)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Greely Tree Services is a tree service in Greely, Ottawa. Rated 4.8 from 91 Google reviews.

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  4. JC Tree Service

    4.9(113)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    JC Tree Service is a tree service in Edwards, Ottawa offering arborist services. Rated 4.9 from 113 Google reviews.

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  5. Manotick Gardens & Landscaping Supplies

    Barrhaven +2

    4.2(93)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Manotick Gardens & Landscaping Supplies is a tree service in Manotick, Ottawa. Rated 4.2 from 93 Google reviews.

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    Manotick Tree

    5.0(217)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Manotick Tree is a tree service in North Gower, Ottawa. Rated 5 from 217 Google reviews.

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  7. Max's Tree Services

    3.7(31)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Max's Tree Services is a tree service in Osgoode, Ottawa. Rated 3.7 from 31 Google reviews.

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  8. Next Level Tree Services Inc.

    Kanata +4

    5.0(33)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Next Level Tree Services Inc. is a tree service in Gloucester, Ottawa. Rated 5 from 33 Google reviews.

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  9. Ottawa Tree Trimming

    Richmond

    5.0(118)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Ottawa Tree Trimming is a tree service in Richmond, Ottawa. Rated 5 from 117 Google reviews.

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  10. Quinn Tree Removal & Landscaping

    Gloucester

    5.0(4)on GoogleChecked Jul 2026Tree Service

    Ottawa Valley tree removal and landscaping company offering removal, stump grinding, pruning, hedge trimming, arborist reports and emergency service.

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  11. Rock's Tree Service

    Gloucester +4

    4.8(178)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Ottawa tree service with 15+ years' experience offering removal, stump grinding, pruning, EAB treatment, land clearing and arborist consultations.

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  12. VS Tree Services

    Barrhaven +5

    4.9(110)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    VS Tree Services is a tree service in Ottawa offering arborist services. Rated 4.9 from 110 Google reviews.

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  13. Valley Tree Services

    Barrhaven +3

    4.9(126)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Valley Tree Services is a tree service in Ottawa offering arborist services. Rated 4.9 from 126 Google reviews.

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  14. Wright Tree Service

    Kanata +7

    4.8(703)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    Ottawa tree service operating since 2010 with certified arborists, offering removal, pruning, storm cleanup, stump grinding and hedge trimming.

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  15. ZZ Chop Tree Care

    Barrhaven +4

    5.0(71)on GoogleChecked Aug 2026Tree Service

    ZZ Chop Tree Care is a tree service in Ottawa. Rated 5 from 71 Google reviews.

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Buyer guide

Hiring a tree service in Ottawa

What separates a great tree service from a cheap quote, and the questions worth asking before you sign.

  • Insist on certification and insurance

    Tree work is high-risk. Confirm the company uses certified arborists and carries liability and WSIB coverage, so you are not liable if someone is hurt on your property.

  • Check the tree bylaw first

    Ottawa's tree bylaws can require a permit to remove certain trees depending on size and location. A reputable arborist checks the bylaw before removal; confirm they do.

  • Get the cleanup in the quote

    Removal is one price; hauling brush, grinding the stump, and cleaning up is another. Confirm exactly what is included so the yard is left the way you expect.

  • Prune for health, not just looks

    Bad pruning harms a tree. A certified arborist prunes to protect the tree's structure and health; ask about their approach rather than just how much they will cut.

Common questions

Tree Service in Ottawa, answered

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Ottawa?
Ottawa's tree bylaws can require a permit depending on the tree's size and your property. A reputable arborist checks the bylaw before removal; confirm they do.
How much does tree removal cost in Ottawa?
Removing a tree in Ottawa commonly runs from a few hundred dollars for a small tree to a few thousand for a large one near a house or wires. Stump grinding and cleanup are usually extra; get it itemized.
When is the best time to prune trees in Ottawa?
Late winter and early spring, before new growth, is ideal for most trees. Dead or hazardous limbs can be removed any time; a certified arborist advises on your species.
Who is responsible for a tree on the property line?
A tree on the line is usually shared, and removing or pruning it involves your neighbour. An arborist can advise, but agreement between owners comes first.
What should I do with a storm-damaged tree?
Keep clear of any limb near power lines and call the utility for those. For the rest, an insured arborist can assess whether the tree can be saved or must come down safely.

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