Whether a tree is threatening your home, blocking light, or outgrowing its space, Western Tree Services provides expert tree cutting throughout North Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Trees are valuable assets to any property, but there are times when cutting is necessary for safety, property maintenance, or to make way for new construction. Our ISA-certified arborists assess every situation to determine the best approach.
Common reasons homeowners and property managers request tree cutting include:
Tree roots can cause significant and costly damage when they encroach on built structures. Left unchecked, invasive root systems can crack foundations, lift sidewalks, block sewer lines, and damage retaining walls.
Our root cutting services address these problems before they become expensive repairs:
Our arborists assess which roots can be safely cut without destabilizing the tree, and which situations require full tree removal to resolve the issue permanently.
North Vancouver's dense neighbourhoods and steep terrain present unique challenges for tree cutting. Our team has decades of experience working safely in tight urban spaces.
Sectional dismantling and precision rigging allow us to remove trees in spaces where a conventional fell is impossible -- between houses, over pools, and beside garages.
As a BC Hydro-approved contractor, we safely cut trees near energized power lines with proper protocols and coordination with the utility.
We handle District of North Vancouver tree cutting permits and ensure compliance with local bylaws before any work begins.
The right tool for every job. Our fleet of professional equipment ensures safe, efficient tree cutting regardless of the size or complexity of the project.
Professional-grade Stihl and Husqvarna chainsaws for every cutting situation, from precision limbing to large trunk sections.
Advanced arborist rigging systems for controlled lowering of heavy limbs and trunk sections in confined spaces.
Bucket trucks, crane trucks, stump grinders, and commercial wood chippers for complete on-site processing and removal.
Full PPE including hard hats, chainsaw chaps, eye and ear protection, and high-visibility gear for every crew member.