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Belleville, Ontario · Updated September 2026

Best Tree Services in Belleville

The three highest-scoring tree companies that serve Belleville, ranked by ARB Score. Every company in Ontario is checked the same way, on insurance coverage, arborist credentials, experience and reviews. No company can pay to be at the top of this page.

12companies serve Belleville
8with WSIB clearance confirmed
4average ARB Score here

Belleville’s top 3 by ARB Score

1

O'Brien Tree Service

Serves Belleville, Kingston, Napanee and Deseronto

3.3 · 12 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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Call 613-962-4230Visit websiteFull profile →
8ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiences12 Google reviews
0
Compliance & transparencyWSIB clearance confirmed
1
Years of experience25+ years in business
6
Education & trainingNo arborists listed in the ISA directory
0
Local & independentFounded in Canada
1

The ISA directory is opt-in, so a company may have certified arborists we can't see. Ask.

2

Davey Tree Care Services (Quinte & Northumberland office)

Serves Belleville, Prince Edward County, Peterborough, Port Hope and Colborne and more

WSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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SpecializationsHighlighted: what they specialize in (up to 6)
Call 289-771-1321Visit websiteFull profile →
7ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiencesNo Google reviews found
0
Compliance & transparencyWSIB clearance confirmed
1
Years of experience25+ years in business
6
Education & trainingNo arborists listed in the ISA directory
0
Local & independentNot founded in Canada
0

The ISA directory is opt-in, so a company may have certified arborists we can't see. Ask.

3

Foley Tree Service

Serves Belleville

4.9 · 50 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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SpecializationsHighlighted: what they specialize in (up to 6)
Call 613-398-1130Visit websiteFull profile →
6ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiences50 Google reviews
2
Compliance & transparencyWSIB clearance confirmed
1
Years of experience7 years in business
2
Education & trainingNo arborists listed in the ISA directory
0
Local & independentFounded in Canada
1

The ISA directory is opt-in, so a company may have certified arborists we can't see. Ask.

Ties are broken by number of Google reviews. Foley Tree Service and Tim McConnell Tree Services Ltd. are tied at 6.

More companies serving Belleville

4Tim McConnell Tree Services Ltd.Eastern Ontario · 4.7 from 43 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed65Butler Tree Service Ltd.Eastern Ontario · 5.0 from 123 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed56Prominent Tree ServiceEastern Ontario · 5.0 from 123 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed57Lupenette Tree ServiceEastern Ontario · 5.0 from 71 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed38WilsawEastern Ontario · 4.9 from 12 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed2See all 12 companies serving Belleville on the map →
Before you cut

Belleville’s private tree rules

No permit needed for private trees

Belleville has no by-law requiring a permit to remove a tree on your own property. Trees on City boulevards and parks are maintained by the City and should not be cut by residents.

Whole city

No private tree permit

No City by-law regulates removing trees on private land. A 2019 Tree Canopy policy sets goals but has no permit or penalty for homeowners.

New development

Landscape plans for new builds

Developers submit landscape plans meant to keep or add canopy, with a goal of one tree planted per new lot in subdivisions.

Whole city

City-owned and boulevard trees

City arborists handle all work on public trees. Residents can request pruning or removal through the City's Report an Issue form or Transportation & Operations.

Anywhere in Ontario

Trees on a property line

A tree whose trunk sits on the line belongs to both neighbours. Ontario’s Forestry Act says you need your neighbour’s consent before removing or injuring it.

What’s changing

Rules under review

None found. A draft Tree Cutting By-law (July 2015) covering lots 2 ha or larger in the Urban Service Area was proposed, but there is no sign it was passed.

Not sure if you need a permit?

Ask the municipality before any work starts. A good tree company will also check for you and tell you who applies for the permit.

City of Belleville Transportation & Operations

613-967-3275Official information page →

Summary checked September 2026. It’s a plain-language guide, not legal advice. Bylaws change, so confirm with the municipality before you remove a tree.

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Before you hire

What to check before you hire a tree service

Tree work is dangerous, and it’s expensive to fix when it goes wrong. Six questions worth asking any company, including the ones on this page.

  1. Ask for a WSIB clearance certificate and proof of liability insurance

    Tree work is one of the most dangerous jobs out there. We do our best on our end, but these certificates can change before we have a chance to update them. Some good companies will give them to you without you even having to ask. Bonus!

  2. Find out who will actually do the work

    You may get a Certified Arborist as your salesperson, but will the same be true of the person who works on your property? You won't know until you ask. A Certified Arborist may cost more, but it can cost a lot more if the work is done wrong and the tree dies early or your property is damaged.

  3. Get the quote in writing

    It should say exactly which trees, and whether cleanup, wood removal, stump grinding and so on are included. The more detailed the quote, the better.

  4. Ask who handles the permit

    If a bylaw applies, agree up front who applies for the permit and who pays the fee. Removing a protected tree without one usually means a fine for the property owner, not the tree company.

  5. If money is tight, try this

    See if the work can be scheduled in a slower season for a lower price. Clear obstacles (fences, gates, lawn ornaments, plants) before the crew arrives. Find someone online, such as on Facebook Marketplace, who will take the wood for free. Or change the scope of work, for example pruning only the lower half of the tree instead of the whole tree.

  6. Trees near power lines are a utility job

    If branches touch or come close to a hydro line, call your local hydro utility (the one on your electricity bill) first. Only crews the utility approves can work near power lines.

How we pick Belleville’s top 3

We rank every company whose service area includes Belleville by ARB Score. The score counts Google reviews, WSIB clearance, published insurance and pricing, years in business, ISA-verified arborists and Canadian ownership. We look up everything except insurance and pricing, which a company tells us itself.

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ARB Scores reflect public records and research on the date checked. Always confirm insurance, certification and WSIB coverage directly with a company before you hire it.