Professional Tree Trimming & Pruning Services in Saanich, BC

To calculate what a tree removal cost would be in Victoria BC, there are so many aspects and variables to take into account. From the diameter of the tree and its height, to the accessibility and equipment involved. If a tree can be removed from the ground without a crane and fewer workers, the tree removal cost can range from $500 to $2000, but if more equipment and workers are needed due to the tree being in an inaccessible location, the cost can range from $600 to $2400.

It really doesn't matter what time of year you do your tree removal, as the cost is calculated the same way all year long, and it typically requires the same amount of hours, equipment and workers to do tree removal in the summer as it does in the winter. However, you'll find that it's much quicker to book a tree removal service in the winter season when business is slower for tree service companies, which may result in a slightly cheaper cost during winter. Tree removal cost depends more so on the diameter of the tree trunk and less so on the tree's height. The cost of tree removal would be less for a 6 inch trunk than a 12 inch trunk, for example. If a crane is used when removing the tree, its typically cut down in 8 foot sections. So, yes, a taller tree will cost slightly more. If we have to climb up the tree without a crane, than the sections we cut will be shorter, increasing the cost. So ease of access is an important variable. Also, multi-stemmed trees could be more expensive than a pine tree which tends to have less stems and therefore would be cheaper to cut down. To give a clear answer to this question though, the average cost to cut down a 100 foot tree ranges from $1500 to $2000, so that means the average tree removal cost per foot is $17.5.

First of all, "medium" is a subjective term when talking about trees. What could be a large tree to you could be a small tree to one of our workers. But, to give a clear answer, the average cost of tree trimming ranges between $600 and $1000.

Shaping a tree is what we call "selective pruning" and typically costs the same as tree trimming, which would range from $600 to $1000 on average, depending on so many variables like the species of the tree, how many branches need to be pruned, where the tree is located, etc.

Grinding a tree stump to remove it is least expensive because your other option is the use of an excavator, which tears up the yard. Stump grinding uses a stump grinder which is like a circular saw or big drill bit that removes the stump chip by chip until the stump no longer exists. Using excavation to remove a stump or bole, on the other hand, requires more expensive equipment and therefore would cost more.