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Windsor, Ontario · Updated September 2026

Best Tree Services in Windsor

The three highest-scoring tree companies that serve Windsor, 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.

17companies serve Windsor
8with WSIB clearance confirmed
2.4average leaves here

Windsor’s top 3 by LEAF Score

1

Titan Tree Care

Serves Windsor, Amherstburg, Tecumseh, LaSalle and Essex

4.9 · 36 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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4/10LEAF Score

Score breakdown

50+ Google reviews36 Google reviews
5+ years in business15 years in business
Employs a Certified Arborist1 ISA Certified Arborist
Nathen P. Macklin, 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 clearanceWSIB clearance confirmed
Matched WSIB account: NATHEN MACKLIN / TITAN TREE CARE See certificate →
Transparent pricingNot posted
Verified their own listingNot yet confirmed
Founded in CanadaFounded in Canada
2

Wilson Tree Services

Serves Windsor and Tecumseh

4.8 · 4 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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4/10LEAF Score

Score breakdown

50+ Google reviews4 Google reviews
5+ years in business15 years in business
Employs a Certified Arborist1 ISA Certified Arborist
Aaron Micheal Adamcryck, 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 clearanceWSIB clearance confirmed
Matched WSIB account: WILSON TREE SERVICE INC. See certificate →
Transparent pricingNot posted
Verified their own listingNot yet confirmed
Founded in CanadaFounded in Canada
3

Arquette Tree Service Inc.

Serves Windsor and Chatham-Kent

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
Visit websiteFull profile →
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

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. Arquette Tree Service Inc. and Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada (Windsor office) are tied at 3/10 leaves.

More companies serving Windsor

4Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada (Windsor office)Windsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 4.7 from 134 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/105Century Tree ServiceWindsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 5.0 from 50 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/106Green Tree Ontario (Green Tree Professional Tree Service Inc.)Windsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 3.9 from 35 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/107Landgraff Tree ServiceWindsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 4.1 from 13 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/108Log Out Tree ServiceWindsor-Chatham-SarniaNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed3/10See all 17 companies serving Windsor 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

Windsor’s private tree rules

No permit needed for private trees

Windsor has no by-law controlling trees on private property, so you do not need a City permit to remove a tree on your own land. Trees on City boulevards and parks are protected.

Whole city

No private tree permit

The City says there is no by-law regulating tree care or removal on private property in Windsor.

City boulevard and park trees

City trees are protected

Trees on City road allowances and parkland are protected by By-law 135-2004. Fines range from $1,000 to $100,000. Only the City removes city trees, and only if dead or dangerous.

City boulevards

Some species can't be planted

You may not plant poplar, willow, thorny honey locust or Manitoba maple on City road allowances. Call 311 to request an inspection of a city tree.

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

The City is preparing its first Urban Forest Management Plan. The City's FAQ says the plan will not regulate or prohibit tree removal on private land. No adoption date found (checked Sept 2026).

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 Windsor 311

311 (inside Windsor) or 519-255-2489Official 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
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 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.

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.

Tree services near Windsor

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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.