Ottawa Tree Maintenance Services

Disease and Pest Treatment
There many different types of tree diseases and pests that can attack your tree. They largely depend on the species of the tree. A certified arborist will know exactly how to identify and treat these problems before the tree becomes impossible to save and it needs to be removed.
If we find disease or pests have infested your tree, then we will definitely look to treat that first. These tree issues are the easiest way for a tree to die off and become an eyesore and potential hazard on your property.
Hazard Removal
If we find that your tree presents a safety hazard, or has the potential to cause property damage, then we will address those issues as well. Common issues with trees that are seen as hazards include:
- Low hanging branches
- Branches hanging over driveways or walkways
- Thick and dense branches that are tightly grouped together
- Exposed roots
- Branches growing near power lines
- Large branches growing near or above buildings
Typical services to deal with these issues include:
- Canopy Lifting
- Crown and Canopy Thinning
- Directional or Formative Pruning
- Deadwood Removal
- Root Burial or Removal
These services will make sure that your tree is as safe as possible on your property while still looking great!


Tree Maintenance Services Ottawa
The best way to keep your trees looking healthy and beautiful on your property is to perform regular tree maintenance on them. To make sure that it is done properly, our team of certified arborists are here to help!
With our package of tree maintenance services, you won’t have to worry about your trees ever again.
Tree Evaluation
We will start off with an evaluation of your tree to determine the most important services we need to perform. Some of the things we look at when evaluating a tree include:
- Diseases and Pests
- Hazards
- Tree Structure
- Root Health
- Canopy and Crown Density
Based on what we find, we will prepare an arborist report and recommend a custom combination of services that will work best for your tree.

Stress Damage Reduction and Recovery
High winds, heavy snow and ice buildup are the most common ways for trees to become damaged in Ottawa. This damage may not always be visible to the average person, but that doesn’t mean the damage hasn’t been done.
If our evaluation finds that the structure of the tree is less than ideal but doesn’t need to be removed., we will provide you with our Tree Cabling service that will help the tree recover its strength and protect it from further stress damage.
If this step is overlooked, the risk of parts of the tree snapping and causing personal or property damage increases greatly.
Root Fertilization and Tree Mulching
Once we have addressed all other issues, we will give your tree what it needs to stay healthy and strong. This includes fertilizing the soil near the roots, and mulching around the tree.
Root fertilization will give your tree the extra nutrients it needs to stay strong and healthy as it continues to grow.
Tree mulching will help keep weeds from growing around your tree and trap moisture in the soil so it won’t dry out during the hot summer months.
Ongoing Tree Maintenance
These services will help get your tree in the best shape possible, but it is important to keep it that way to keep major tree issues at bay.
We will re-evaluate your tree at regular intervals and provide any upkeep services that are needed. That way you can have peace of mind knowing your tree will always be properly cared for, be in top health, and look its best on your property.
Contact Croft Tree Experts Today For Your Maintenance Needs!
Our certified arborists are ready to provide your tree with the care they deserve. Contact us today to get your tree maintenance plan started!
Arborist Reports + Consulting Service Ottawa
Arborist Reports and Consultation
Before having any major work on a tree done, it is important to consult with a certified arborist and have them create a report for your tree. If you are looking to have a tree removed from your property, then an arborist report is required in Ottawa in order to secure a permit to legally remove the tree.
What is in an Arborist Report?
An arborist report will note the following points:
- Tree Species
- Tree Size
- Tree Issues, Damage, or Areas of Concern
- Cause of Issues
- Recommended Treatment
Based on our findings in this report, we will recommend our service offerings custom tailored to the needs of your tree. This involves creating a tree preservation and maintenance plan.
Contact Croft Tree Experts Today
Contact us today to get your arborist report and tree preservation plan started! Our team of certified arborists will make sure you preserve your trees and get everything done by the book.

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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Pruning is one of the most important parts of encouraging healthy tree growth. Pruning recommendations can vary based on the type of tree, however, we generally recommend pruning while the tree is in its dormant state (in the winter or early spring).
There are several signs to look out for to indicate that you might have a sick or dying tree, including:
- Cracks in the trunk
- Yellowing leaves
- Stunted leaf growth
- Wilting
- Holes in the leaves
- Excess of lost branches
The best time of the year to plant your tree depends on the specific type of tree, your soil type, and the general climate of where you live. However, there are typically two tree planting seasons in Canada: spring (April-June) and fall (September-October).
During the first 2-3 years of it's life, your tree should be water for 15-20 minutes, twice a week. The soil around the newly planted tree should always be slightly damp.
On top of pruning your tree during it's dormant stage, we also recommend adding mulch to your trees for additional moisture retention and insulation during the cold winter months.
Additional Ottawa Tree Care Services

SUPPORT SYSTEMS (CABLING & BRACING)

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

ARBORIST REPORTS AND CONSULTING

STORM DAMAGE CLEAN UP

REGULAR MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
