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Chatham-Kent, Ontario · Updated September 2026

Best Tree Services in Chatham-Kent

The three highest-scoring tree companies that serve Chatham-Kent, ranked by LEAF 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.

14companies serve Chatham-Kent
5with WSIB clearance confirmed
2.1average leaves here

Chatham-Kent’s top 3 by LEAF Score

1

Arquette Tree Service Inc.

Serves Chatham-Kent and Windsor

5.0 · 45 Google reviewsWSIB clearance not confirmed
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Specializations

Tree removal (small)Tree removal (large)Tree pruning (small)Tree pruning (large)Hedge trimming (medium and large)Stump grinding (small)Stump grinding (large)Tree planting (small)Tree planting (large)Cabling & bracingFertilizationHydro line clearance24/7 emergency serviceCrane servicesOn-site consultationLegal / bylaw dispute assistanceArborist reportsTree protection plansTree risk assessmentTree appraisalAir excavationPest & disease treatmentLand clearingEducation and advocacyWood chips - UNrefined - LARGE quantityWood chips - Refined - LARGE quantity
Inferred from our research — not yet confirmed by the businessNot inferred — ask directly
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3/10LEAF Score

Score breakdown

50+ Google reviews45 Google reviews
5+ years in business15 years in business
Employs a Certified Arborist1 ISA Certified Arborist
Matthew Arquette, Certified Arborist See certificate →
Employs a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification holderNone confirmed
Employs a Board Certified Master ArboristNone confirmed
Certificate of insurance on fileNot posted
Valid WSIB clearanceNo WSIB account found under this business name
Transparent pricingNot posted
Verified their own listingNot yet confirmed
Founded in CanadaFounded in Canada
2

Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada (Windsor office)

Serves Chatham-Kent, Amherstburg, Belle River, Leamington and Tecumseh and more

4.7 · 134 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
Not yet verified by the businessThese details come from our own research. Is this your business? Claim this listing

Specializations

Tree removal (small)Tree removal (large)Tree pruning (small)Tree pruning (large)Hedge trimming (medium and large)Stump grinding (small)Stump grinding (large)Tree planting (small)Tree planting (large)Cabling & bracingFertilizationHydro line clearance24/7 emergency serviceCrane servicesOn-site consultationLegal / bylaw dispute assistanceArborist reportsTree protection plansTree risk assessmentTree appraisalAir excavationPest & disease treatmentLand clearingEducation and advocacyWood chips - UNrefined - LARGE quantityWood chips - Refined - LARGE quantity
Inferred from our research — not yet confirmed by the businessNot inferred — ask directly
Visit websiteFull profile →
3/10LEAF Score

Score breakdown

50+ Google reviews134 Google reviews
5+ years in business10 years in business
Employs a Certified ArboristNone confirmed
Employs a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification holderNone confirmed
Employs a Board Certified Master ArboristNone confirmed
Certificate of insurance on fileNot posted
Valid WSIB clearanceWSIB clearance confirmed
Matched WSIB account: DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO. OF CANADA, LIMITED / DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP / ANTLER SERVICES See certificate →
Transparent pricingNot posted
Verified their own listingNot yet confirmed
Founded in CanadaNot founded in Canada

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

3

CK Tree Care

Serves Chatham-Kent

5.0 · 66 Google reviewsWSIB clearance not confirmed
Not yet verified by the businessThese details come from our own research. Is this your business? Claim this listing

Specializations

Tree removal (small)Tree removal (large)Tree pruning (small)Tree pruning (large)Hedge trimming (medium and large)Stump grinding (small)Stump grinding (large)Tree planting (small)Tree planting (large)Cabling & bracingFertilizationHydro line clearance24/7 emergency serviceCrane servicesOn-site consultationLegal / bylaw dispute assistanceArborist reportsTree protection plansTree risk assessmentTree appraisalAir excavationPest & disease treatmentLand clearingEducation and advocacyWood chips - UNrefined - LARGE quantityWood chips - Refined - LARGE quantity
Inferred from our research — not yet confirmed by the businessNot inferred — ask directly
Visit websiteFull profile →
3/10LEAF Score

Score breakdown

50+ Google reviews66 Google reviews
5+ years in business15 years in business
Employs a Certified ArboristNone confirmed
Employs a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification holderNone confirmed
Employs a Board Certified Master ArboristNone confirmed
Certificate of insurance on fileNot posted
Valid WSIB clearanceNo WSIB account found under this business name
Transparent pricingNot posted
Verified their own listingNot yet confirmed
Founded in CanadaFounded in Canada

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

Ties are broken by number of credentials (each Certified Arborist, Board Certified Master Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification holder counts, so someone with two counts twice), then Google reviews. CK Tree Care and Chatham Tree Services are tied at 3/10 leaves.

More companies serving Chatham-Kent

4Chatham Tree ServicesWindsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 4.9 from 45 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/105Green Tree Ontario (Green Tree Professional Tree Service Inc.)Windsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 3.9 from 35 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/106Custom Tree Service (Custom Tree Service Chatham-Kent)Windsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 4.9 from 34 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/107Neuheimer Tree CareWindsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 5.0 from 4 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed2/108Davey Tree Care Services (Strathroy office)London · 4.7 from 40 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed2/10See all 14 companies serving Chatham-Kent on the map →
Two views of a tree next to a house. On the left a branch touches the roof. On the right the branch has been cut back to a side branch just outside the branch collar so it no longer touches.
Homeowner question

If a tree is rubbing against a house, how far back should it be pruned?

Evergreens typically grow more slowly, so they don't need as much clearance. Most deciduous trees should be pruned back approximately 2 metres (6 to 7 feet) from the house.

We caution against clearing too much from the house side. It can injure the tree and pose a greater risk to your house. For example, if a high branch breaks, there is no lower branch for it to get caught on.

Before you cut

Chatham-Kent’s private tree rules

No permit needed for private trees

Chatham-Kent has no by-law controlling trees on private land, so you do not need a permit to remove your own tree. Trees along municipal roads are looked after by the Municipality.

Whole municipality

No private tree permit

The Municipality says it has no regulations for trees on private land. Branches that reach over a road allowance may need pruning for traffic and pedestrian safety.

Woodlots

Temporary clear-cut ban was repealed

A temporary by-law banning woodlot clear-cutting (2021) was repealed by council on September 25, 2023. The Municipality went back to its Natural Heritage Strategy, which does not require permits.

Municipal roadside trees

Report problem city trees

Public Works trims or removes dangerous, damaged or diseased trees along municipal roads. Report them to CK311. Trees near power lines are handled by Entegrus or Hydro One.

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.

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.

CK311 (Chatham-Kent Public Works)

519-360-1998Official 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.

Sources
The same tree twice. In winter with the leafs off, an arborist sees the branch structure, joints, cracks and dead limbs. With the leafs on, they see leaf health, dieback and pests.
Homeowner question

Should an arborist assess a tree with the leafs on or off?

Both views have their pros and cons. In the winter an arborist can see the overall structure of the tree better. If there are splits in branches, we can see them more clearly. The downside is that sometimes it is a little harder to see which branches are dead or alive.

Bottom line: if you think your tree needs to be assessed, don't let the time of year stop you from reaching out to an arborist.

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.

A year strip of months showing the dormant season as best for pruning live branches, the spring growth flush as the time to avoid heavy pruning, and dead or hazardous limbs removable any time.
Homeowner question

Does it matter when a tree gets pruned?

If the branches are dead or truly hazardous, then to protect your health and safety, it doesn't matter. Do it any time of the year. For live branches it is best done before the spring growth flush, when wounds close the fastest.

Tree services near Chatham-Kent

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LEAF 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.