Professional Tree Trimming & Pruning Services in Ottawa
Professional Tree Trimming and Pruning in Ottawa
Croft Tree Experts provides professional tree pruning and trimming services to keep your property safe and your trees healthy. Our ISA Certified Arborists are experienced, trained, and fully equipped to perform a comprehensive tree health assessment and provide precise pruning that promotes long-term growth and structural stability.
Read our blog: When Is the Best Time to Trim, Prune or Cut Down a Tree?
Whether you need to remove dead or diseased branches, improve your property’s curb appeal, or address safety concerns from overhanging limbs, our team is here to help. Contact Croft Tree Experts today to learn more about our tree trimming and pruning services in Ottawa and the surrounding areas to request your free quote.


Professional Ottawa Tree Pruning and Trimming
Croft Tree Experts offers a range of professional tree pruning and trimming services in Ottawa to keep your property safe and ensure your trees remain healthy and thriving throughout the year.
Deadwood Removal & Hazard Mitigation
Have you noticed branches on your tree that are no longer producing leaves? This is a common sign of deadwood. Branches can die for several reasons, and identifying the cause is a key part of a professional tree health assessment. Common causes include:
• Light deficiency and shaded canopy
• Pest infestations or tree disease damage
• Root structure damage or soil compaction
When left untreated, dead branches gradually decay back to their parent stem and eventually fall. This process often accelerates during Ottawa storm events, strong winds, or extreme winter temperatures.
Large dead branches create serious safety hazards. If they fall, they can cause significant damage to your home, car, or fence, and pose a risk of injury. It is critical to seek help from a certified arborist if your tree has large, unstable, or hazardous dead branches.
Crown and Canopy Thinning
Medium to large trees with dense clusters of branches benefit from professional crown and canopy thinning. Trees with overly thick canopies often experience light deficiency and are more vulnerable to storm damage due to the “wind sail” effect.
By selectively removing specific branches throughout the canopy, our arborists can:
• Prevent Deadwood: Allowing sunlight to reach lower, internal branches promotes balanced growth.
• Increase Stability: Allowing wind to pass through the canopy reduces stress on the trunk and root system during high winds.
Regular tree pruning and trimming performed by a professional arborist is the best way to prevent property damage, promote healthy growth, and keep your landscape looking its best. Contact us today for a free estimate in the Ottawa area.
Canopy Lifting
If you have a tree with branches that hang low over your walkways, driveways, buildings, pools or fences, we can help.
We will remove branches from the tree which extend below your desired height. That way, whatever is supposed to go underneath the tree canopy can easily fit there.
Directional or Formative Pruning
Is your tree growing dangerously close to your building or even brushing up against it? Maybe the tree is growing close to the utility lines running into your house. An extreme weather event with this kind of tree on your property could lead to damage to your building, or potentially knock out your power.
We can selectively remove the appropriate branches to shape the tree, make it structurally sound, and guide the tree’s growth away from buildings or other places you don’t want the tree to go. We can also provide this service for aesthetics if these hazards aren’t a concern.
Vista Pruning (Sky Lighting)
Do you have hedges or gardens on your property which spend most of the day in the shade because of tree cover? Maybe your favourite spot to sit outside doesn’t get that mid-afternoon light, or that one tree blocks your perfect view from the deck at the cottage.
Our Vista Pruning service will selectively prune a window of view in a tree to see through or let light through so gardens and hedges can get all the light they need, and you can have that view you’ve always wanted.
Check out our blog: Winter Tree Pruning: The Dos and Donts

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No matter what your tree pruning and trimming needs are, our team of certified arborists are here to help with professional, quality service!
Testimonials
Testimonials
Ryan H. – From Ottawa
Great service, quick communication, crew showed up and explained everything and did a great job trimming mature tree while maintaining shape and health of tree. Made sure we were happy with the job before cleaning up all debris and leaving the site in great condition. A+ service.
Ron B. – From Ottawa
Great pre-work consultation and quote. Professional work on the day of, with “walk around review” with me after the work was completed. Happy to say the team did a great clean up as well, as there was a lot of material to remove. Very happy with the service and support.
Jodi S. – From Ottawa
After getting assessments done from a few companies, I ultimately chose to have Croft to do the work because of the professionalism from David during his initial assessment. Kristy at the office was always helpful and quick to respond to any inquiries that I had along the way. The crew worked fast and I appreciate that they tried to save our little mountain ash tangled in the maple!
Annette P. – From Ottawa
The experience with Croft was pleasant and efficient. The were quick to come and give me an estimate and keep me informed of the process all the way through. The crew that came to trim my trees were polite and got the job done quickly. They recognized that a tree is a living part of one’s home and any mistake cannot be easily rectified. Whenever there was a question, they asked me right away. That was really appreciated.
John S. – From Ottawa
We used Croft Tree Experts to remove one tree and trim 4 others on our property. They were very professional and did a great job. We will be having them back in the spring to plant a replacement tree. Excellent job!
Laura M. – From Ottawa
Prompt attention and diagnosis of my maple’s algae and fungus issues. Tree pruning and shaping has corrected the problem. The crew also did deep pruning of backyard spruce and basswood. They were focused, professional and thorough and did a great clean up of all debris. They asked about my satisfaction with the work, and made suggestions on how the trees should be cut for best esthetics. I have hired other Ottawa arborists in the past, but this company will now have my business, based on my total satisfaction.
Robert G. – From Ottawa
I would definitely recommend Croft Tree Experts to others looking to have trees removed. They were prompt on their initial response, getting the quote, being clear on what was going to be done and what was needed (e.g. moving cars from street and neighbouring lots); as well as confirming that a removal would be required. The work was done well (from what I can tell), staff were friendly and professional.
Don W. – From Ottawa
We’re very happy with the quality of work and professionalism provided by Croft Tree Experts. The large, old silver maple they removed from our yard was a challenging task. But from their estimator to the work crew itself, they arrived when they said they would, acted with great professionalism, removed the tree quickly and safely, and fully fulfilled all their contractual obligations. They also did a great job cleaning up our property when the task was done. If we need any more tree work on our property, we’d happily employ Croft once again.
Mark B. – From Ottawa
I highly recommend Croft Tree Experts. They responded quickly to my request for an estimate, with a price that was quite reasonable. They kept me informed of when they planned to show up to do the work, and kept to their timings. Their work crew was polite, and efficient. Once the job was complete they cleaned up all the waste. I don’t think you can ask for more.
Gareth W. – From Ottawa
Arrived at scheduled time, very knowledgeable guys. This is the second time I have used Croft Tree Experts and I have been delighted both times. They did a great job on my ugly maple which had been massacred a few years back by another arborist company. Quick and tidy. Back yard was left as they found it without any stray branches. These guys definitely have our loyalty. Definitely recommend them.
Violet F. – From Ottawa
I have used Croft Tree Experts for several years now. They are indeed “experts”. They are very knowledgeable and provided good advice. They come when they say they will and do a very efficient job. They also clean all the clippings and branches . I certainly would recommend them.
Jerry G. – From Ottawa
This is the second time in 4 years that I have used this company to trim my Manitoba Maple tree. I am completely satisfied with their service. The most impressive part was their level of clean up after this trimming. I would highly recommend this company to anyone seeking quality work done by professionals.
David R. – From Ottawa
It had been several years since my beautiful large but severely overgrown ornamental crabapple tree had had any attention. On recommendation from a neighbour who had just had an excellent experience with Croft Tree Experts I approached them for a quote. I feared the worst having dealt with tree companies before but the quote came in at a very reasonable cost. I had called the company and Dave came to see the object in question and when he queried me about what I wanted he understood precisely what I had in mind. These are strange times so between quote and work a few weeks elapsed. But then I got a message saying they were available at such and such a time to do the work. I agreed to the time (as any company must do they gave a range of time) and sure enough the crew arrived pretty much right on the minute. Work was done, all extremely professional. Everything was done in a timely manner and the ground was pretty much spotless when they were finished. I absolutely love the results as do my neighbours. Billing was efficient and it came in right on quote. Couldn’t be happier with the service. Thanks Croft!
John R. – From Ottawa
We needed four stumps ground. From the time of first contact until the service truck pulled away, the experience has been completely positive. The estimate was quick and the price was right. The service staff were careful, polite and professional. The job and the cleanup were very well done. I recommend their services.
Kate P. – From Ottawa
We were very pleased with the quality of work and professionalism of the guys. They were friendly and understood what we wanted done with the trees. We would have no hesitation in recommending Croft Tree Experts for any tree trimming and removal.
Veronica I. – From Ottawa
I had a crab apple tree that needed some serious TLC as previous owners didn’t maintain it at all. I selected Croft for not only having an informative website but for their professionalism. They arrived on time, did their work and cleaned up right after. Our tree looks so much better now. I should also point out that Croft took care in keeping their distance due to COVID-19 crisis which I greatly appreciated. I would choose them again.
Linda M. – From Ottawa
Prompt service, courteous and knowledgeable staff, efficient pruning of trees, great cleanup and reasonable prices all led to a highly rewarding experience with Croft Tree Experts.
Dale B. – From Ottawa
We are very happy with the service we recently had from the Croft Tree Experts. We had a large locust tree to be pruned and an old lilac tree stump to be removed/ground up. Kristy in the office was very helpful in booking out appointments and the gentlemen who came to do the work were efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and did a great job from start to finish. We will definitely use them again and recommend them to address any tree issues you may have.
Brian B. – From Ottawa
Very competitive pricing. The crew showed up during the scheduled time and were courteous and professional. They did an excellent job trimming an out of control hedge and removed all debris to our complete satisifaction. Would highly recommend their services.
Tina D. – From Ottawa
I called 4 tree trimming services in Ottawa and picked Croft Tree Experts. They were very pleasant to deal with, reliable and got the job done fast and with quality. This particular job involved a high tree that was interfering with our eaves. They cleaned up after cutting several large branches without killing the tree. As a bonus, they were the most reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
Andrea G. – From Ottawa
Rahul V. – From Ottawa
Very punctual, professional, helpful, and friendly service. They removed a small dead bush in my front yard promptly. They also provided advice on when to replace it which was helpful as I would have done the wrong thing (replacing it in short order as opposed to waiting until next spring). They also advised on what other options I had to remove the dead bush and ultimately did what was best for me. Great service. Hope to employ them again should the need arise. I highly recommend them.
Rob G. – From Ottawa
Simply excellent service! Kyle arrived promptly as promised and gave a thorough overview of what should be done to eliminate risk to neighbors’ property from my trees. Other work included significant cleanup of a neglected locust tree and some large maples. The team worked the better part of a full day which included all the necessary cleanup of debris afterward. Could not be more pleased with the results. The locust, which I despised the look of previously, now looks wonderful. Thanks to all of you!
Steve H. – From Ottawa
My wife and I had Croft Tree Experts tree specialist Kyle come to our home to appraise and give us a quote on an overgrown Maple and a Spruce that needed trimming. Kyle was very thorough in his explanation of how he could take care of our issues. He didn’t try to oversell me and actually suggested I not spend money on a very tall Cedar that I thought I should bundle at the top. He could have easily made more money from us but he was kind enough to suggest that we shouldn’t bother unless we were adamant about doing so. The final quote was more than reasonable for us. When Dave and Jeremy came to do the work a couple of weeks later (they are quite booked up with projects) they worked efficiently and did a superb job on trimming back our trees. They were very courteous, friendly and also asked us if there was anything in particular that we wanted them to address before they started the work. Our property was left spotlessly clean. Trees look amazing !! I can’t say how pleased we are with the work they did for us and I highly recommend Croft Tree Experts to anyone looking for professional level workmanship at a fair price.
Stewart K. – From Ottawa
Fantastic job and at even better price. The yard was clean, the hedges look great! Thanks guys! No need to shop around, you’ve found the RIGHT people!
Dan M. – From Ottawa
The team from Croft were courteous and professional. Both Kyle, who came to do the estimate, and the crew who took down the tree answered all my questions. They removed a large maple that was very close to mine and the neighbors house safely and expertly. Would not hesitate to recommend them.
Mattie M. – From Ottawa
We wish to thank the two crews that came out to cut numerous trees on our property, as well as trim our large maple and take away a few stumps. They did a wonderful job, worked very hard, were very accommodating, tidied up before leaving, and were very pleasant.
Kevin T. – From Ottawa
Excellent job pruning two large trees. The guys were friendly and thorough in cleaning up after the job was done. I have recommended them to neighbours, friends and family. Great job guys!
Tama D. – From Ottawa
We are very happy with Croft Tree Experts. Kyle was a pleasure to deal with and took great care pruning our giant Manitoba maple and cedar hedges. The price was extremely reasonable compared to other quotes we received, and they left our yard and neighbors’ yards pristine once the work was complete. I would definitely recommend their services to others seeking a qualified arborist.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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First and foremost, we want to help you maintain the health of the trees on your property so that you can see those trees grow and thrive for many years to come. We have the equipment and experience to handle Ottawa tree trimming of any size and scope. For larger trees in particular, it is highly recommended that you leave this aspect of tree pruning to the pros. That way you won’t have to worry about injury to yourself and/or damage to your property. We can also prune smaller trees and hedges with expertise so that they stay healthy and will flourish over time.
Tree pruning is the removal of parts of a tree in order to help maintain its structural integrity. Pruning a tree can help reduce the risk of broken limbs, falling branches, pest infestations, and can also improve the visual aesthetic of a tree. It’s an important process for the healthy growth of a tree.
Read Our Blog: What is Tree Pruning and Why is it Important?
While these two phrases are sometimes used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. Pruning is done more in the interest of protecting the tree, hedge, bush or shrub; while trimming generally is limited to shrubs and hedges for aesthetic purposes. Tree pruning can save a tree if infection is present; pruning a tree is also a proactive method of proper tree care.
Read Our Blog: Tree Pruning vs. Tree Trimming
Early spring is right about the ideal time to prune trees in Ottawa. That’s because the winter has ended (hopefully!) and all the snow and ice is off the branches; but the leaves have yet to come out. This way we can clearly see the tree and all its branches, then can make a more accurate assessment of the overall tree health as well as which branches and sections will require tree pruning.
Unlike tree pruning, which is focused on removing excess parts of a tree for healthy growth purposes, tree trimming is primarily focused on aesthetics. Tree trimming is performed to maintain a specific shape, design, or appearance for the trees on your property.
Hydro Ottawa is responsible for keeping primary supply overhead power lines free from trees and other forms of growth.
The responsibility for keeping the service wires on your property (secondary supply lines) outside of the clearance area free from trees and vegetations is the property owner. You are also responsible for maintaining the growth of trees and plants near service wires that feed directly into your house.
For the clearing of trees and plants near power lines which fall under your responsibility, make the safe choice and call a certified arborist. We are experienced removing all kinds of trees from near power lines, so you know it will be done safe and right. Contact us today!
Croft Tree Experts is happy to offer regular maintenance plans for commercial properties. We encourage business owners to make the investment in their trees in order to avoid expensive damage and to keep your property looking great. If you are interested in our regular commercial maintenance plans, contact us today!
Tree pruning and trimming is important to encourage healthy growth. Regular tree pruning keeps trees strong, provides a healthier structure, and can help shape the tree to your specifications.
Additional Ottawa Tree Care Services

SUPPORT SYSTEMS (CABLING & BRACING)

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

ARBORIST REPORTS AND CONSULTING

STORM DAMAGE CLEAN UP

REGULAR MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
