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Greater Sudbury, Ontario · Updated September 2026

Best Tree Services in Greater Sudbury

The three highest-scoring tree companies that serve Greater Sudbury, 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.

10companies serve Greater Sudbury
4with WSIB clearance confirmed
2.3average leaves here

Greater Sudbury’s top 3 by LEAF Score

1

Arbor Viridis Tree Care & Preservation

Serves Greater Sudbury, North Bay, Mattawa and Huntsville

5.0 · 14 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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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

Pricing

Tree protection plansStarting at $800
Tree risk assessmentStarting at $500
Pest & disease treatmentStarting at $250
Inferred from our research — not yet confirmed by the businessNot inferred — ask directly
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6/10LEAF Score

Score breakdown

50+ Google reviews14 Google reviews
5+ years in businessNo reliable figure found
Employs a Certified Arborist1 ISA Certified Arborist (including Board Certified Master Arborists)
Employs a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification holder1 with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Brandon Ranger, Tree Risk Assessment Qualification See certificate →
Employs a Board Certified Master Arborist1 Board Certified Master Arborist
Brandon Ranger, Board Certified Master Arborist, ON-2494B See certificate →
Certificate of insurance on fileValid until April 15, 2027
We have verified insurance this year, but the policy may have changed. Verify with the company.
Valid WSIB clearanceWSIB clearance confirmed
Matched WSIB account: BRANDON RANGER / ARBOR VIRIDIS TREE CARE & PRESERVATION See certificate →
Transparent pricingNot posted
Verified their own listingNot yet confirmed
Founded in CanadaFounded in Canada
2

Mills Tree Service

Serves Greater Sudbury, Sturgeon Falls, Callander and North Bay

5.0 · 178 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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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 reviews178 Google reviews
5+ years in business2 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: MILLS TREE SERVICE LTD. See certificate →
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.

3

Valley Shrubs & Trees

Serves Greater Sudbury

4.6 · 55 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 reviews55 Google reviews
5+ years in business9 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. Valley Shrubs & Trees and Frank's Family Tree Service are tied at 3/10 leaves.

More companies serving Greater Sudbury

4Frank's Family Tree ServiceNorthern Ontario · 4.9 from 48 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/105Mercier's Tree ServiceNorthern Ontario · 5.0 from 35 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed2/106Allmac Tree ServiceNorthern Ontario · 5.0 from 26 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed2/107Turgeon Tree RemovalSudbury · 4.7 from 14 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed1/108Lapensee Tree ServicesNorthern OntarioNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed1/10See all 10 companies serving Greater Sudbury on the map →
A year strip of months. Late summer to early fall is the best time to plant, spring is acceptable with a little more risk, and midsummer planting is the greatest risk because the tree may not be watered.
Homeowner question

When is the best time to plant a tree?

The goal is usually to give the tree as much time to establish as possible before summer drought. Therefore, late summer to early fall is the best time of year. Spring is acceptable as well; it just carries a little more risk. Summer planting is the greatest risk to the tree, in part because many Ontarians vacation and the tree may not get watered while they are away.

Before you cut

Greater Sudbury’s private tree rules

No permit needed for private trees

Greater Sudbury does not require a permit to remove trees on your own property. Trees on the road allowance (boulevard) belong to the City and are protected.

Whole city

No private tree permit

No by-law regulates removing trees fully on private land.

Road allowances

Boulevard trees are protected

Under By-law 2011-243, you may not damage, remove or plant a tree on the road allowance without City approval. This includes any tree whose trunk is partly on the road allowance.

Whole city

Requesting City tree work

The City removes street trees that are diseased, dangerous or harming infrastructure. Call 311 to request an assessment.

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

Council approved an Urban Forest Master Plan on March 25, 2025 that covers private as well as public land; no private tree by-law has been proposed that I could confirm.

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.

Greater Sudbury 311

311 (or 705-671-2489)Official 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
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.

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.

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.

Tree services near Greater Sudbury

North Bay

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.