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Norfolk County, Ontario · Updated September 2026

Best Tree Services in Norfolk County

The three highest-scoring tree companies that serve Norfolk County, 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.

16companies serve Norfolk County
7with WSIB clearance confirmed
2.4average leaves here

Norfolk County’s top 3 by LEAF Score

1

Advanced Tree Care

Serves Norfolk County and Barrie

4.9 · 194 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
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7/10LEAF Score

Score breakdown

50+ Google reviews194 Google reviews
5+ years in business20 years in business
Employs a Certified Arborist3 ISA Certified Arborists (including Board Certified Master Arborists)
Andrew Thuro, Certified Arborist, ON-0593AT See certificate →
Employs a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification holder1 with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Andrew Thuro, Tree Risk Assessment Qualification See certificate →
Employs a Board Certified Master Arborist2 Board Certified Master Arborists
Kevin Mengers, Board Certified Master Arborist, ON-0592AT See certificate →
James Booth, Board Certified Master Arborist, ON-1753B See certificate →
Certificate of insurance on fileNot posted
Valid WSIB clearanceWSIB clearance confirmed
Matched WSIB account: ADVANCED TREE CARE INC. See certificate →
Transparent pricingNot posted
Verified their own listingNot yet confirmed
Founded in CanadaFounded in Canada
2

Landmark Environmental Group Ltd.

Serves Norfolk County and Barrie

4.0 · 4 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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4/10LEAF Score

Score breakdown

10+ Google reviews4 Google reviews
5+ years in business10 years in business
Employs a Certified Arborist1 ISA Certified Arborist
Jim Hosick, Certified Arborist See certificate →
Employs a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification holder1 with Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Jim Hosick, Tree Risk Assessment Qualification See certificate →
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
3

Lakeside Tree Experts

Serves Norfolk County, Blue Mountain, Bracebridge, Collingwood and Gravenhurst and more

4.9 · 130 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 reviews130 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. Lakeside Tree Experts and Davey Tree Care Services (Brantford office) are tied at 3/10 leaves.

More companies serving Norfolk County

4Davey Tree Care Services (Brantford office)Brantford-Haldimand-Norfolk · 4.7 from 71 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/105Davey Tree Care Services (Muskoka office)Central Ontario/Cottage Country · 4.6 from 59 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/106Timberjack Tree Service (Norfolk)Brantford-Haldimand-Norfolk · 5.0 from 28 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/107Droppin Branches Tree Care and Removal ExpertsBrantford-Haldimand-Norfolk · 5.0 from 48 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed2/108Sequoia Tree ServicesWoodstock-St.Thomas-Stratford · 4.8 from 33 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed2/10See all 16 companies serving Norfolk County on the map →
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 cut

Norfolk County’s private tree rules

Permit needed in some areas or cases

Norfolk County's tree-cutting rules apply to woodlands on properties over 1 hectare (about 2.5 acres). Trees on a normal house lot don't need a County permit, but trees on County land do.

Woodlands over 1 hectare

Harvest permit for woodlands

Forestry By-law 2022-98 covers woodlands of 1 hectare or more. Cutting there usually needs a harvest permit, with trees marked before cutting.

Properties 1 hectare or smaller

Small lots are exempt

The by-law does not apply to cutting trees on a property of 1 hectare or less, which covers most house lots.

Woodlands over 1 hectare

Common exceptions

Dead trees, listed invasive or exotic species, and trees within 20 m of a permitted new building don't need a permit. Owners may cut up to 11 cords or 20 trees a year for their own use.

County and boundary trees

Permit needed for public trees

Under By-law 2024-31 you need a County permit to prune or remove a tree on County land, and written approval to prune or remove a tree on the property line with County land. Fines range from $200 to $100,000.

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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.

Size limits, fees, replacement trees and exemptions
Common exemptions
  • Properties of 1 hectare or less
  • Dead trees
  • Listed exotic/invasive species (e.g. Norway maple, buckthorn, tree of heaven)
  • Owner's own use up to 26.4 cubic metres (11 cords) or 20 trees per year, whichever is greater
  • Trees within 20 m of permitted building construction
  • Normal farm practices

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.

ServiceNorfolk

519-426-5870 or 226-667-3655Official 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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A gutter with a guard on top. Wet leafs pile up on the guard and carry rain water over the front edge of the gutter instead of into it, so guards still need to be cleared from time to time.
Homeowner question

Do gutter guards work against leafs?

They can help, but it is important to understand that they are not a cure-all. Having a gutter guard does not mean the gutters will never need to be inspected and cleared of leafs from time to time.

This is particularly the case when leafs get wet and accumulate. The leafs can sit on the gutter guard and act as a bridge, carrying the water right over the top of the gutter.

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 Norfolk County

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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.