Vancouver Tree Service — ISA-Certified Arborists for Every Tree Need

Cost depends on the type of work. Pruning typically runs $300 to $1,500 per tree depending on size and complexity. Tree removal ranges from about $500 for small trees to $5,000 or more for large removals requiring a crane, based on height, trunk diameter, and access. Stump grinding adds $150 to $500. These are 2025 Greater Vancouver market figures from industry data — not Aesthetic Tree pricing. A free on-site assessment produces a written quote after seeing the actual tree and site conditions.

A full Vancouver tree service covers pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, hedge installation and maintenance, emergency tree removal for storm damage and hazards, and arborist reports and permits for regulated removals. ISA-certified arborists also provide tree health diagnosis — identifying pest infestations, fungal disease, structural defects, and declining health — and recommend treatment where removal is not necessary. Aesthetic Tree handles all of this for residential, strata, and commercial properties across Greater Vancouver.

Most tree removals in the City of Vancouver and other Lower Mainland municipalities require a permit under the applicable tree protection bylaw. In Vancouver, the Protection of Trees By-law covers trees at or above a specified DBH (diameter at breast height) and requires a permit application supported by an arborist report. Other municipalities — Burnaby, North Vancouver, Richmond, Coquitlam, and others — each have their own thresholds. Pruning and maintenance work does not typically require a permit. Aesthetic Tree handles the full permit process as part of every regulated removal.

Yes. ISA certification from the International Society of Arboriculture is the recognised baseline credential for an arborist. It confirms the arborist has passed an examination covering tree biology, diagnosis, pruning standards, and risk assessment, and keeps the knowledge current. Look also for TRAQ — the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification — for any work involving hazard trees or permits. Aesthetic Tree's arborists hold both. Verify any arborist's credentials at the ISA's public directory before you hire.

For pruning, late fall to early spring — when trees are dormant — is the optimal window. Dormant pruning reduces stress on the tree, limits disease entry, and allows arborists to see the branch structure clearly without foliage. Summer pruning is done for clearance, hazard reduction, and light management. Emergency tree service for storm damage or hazardous trees is available year-round. For removal requiring a permit, plan for the permit processing time — typically 4 to 8 weeks in Greater Vancouver municipalities.

Yes. Aesthetic Tree's ISA-certified arborists provide tree service across all of Greater Vancouver including the City of Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Coquitlam, New Westminster, and surrounding areas. North Shore removals — older conifers, steep slopes, tight access — are routine for our crews, who have worked across the region for more than 20 years. Every job includes proof of $5M liability insurance and WorkSafeBC compliance.