Your neighbour or relative might try to convince you that “their guy” is your best option to remove that overgrown or dead tree in your Edmonton yard—but is that true? Yes, word of mouth referrals can be helpful, but you should still exercise some due diligence in choosing a tree removal contractor. Not just anyone will do. Removing a tree might sound like a straightforward task requiring a bit of muscle from a person that’s mechanically inclined, but it can be anything but simple. In most cases, an experienced professional is required for a smooth and safe tree removal operation.

You can’t really blame someone for trying to save a few bucks here and there, given how inflation has increased the cost of nearly everything over the past couple of years. Especially when it comes to things that feel like they have a bigger sticker price—or things that aren’t exactly fun or exciting, like routine home maintenance such as fixing a leaky faucet or installing a new light fixture.

If you ask Google, the best time of year to remove a tree is winter or at latest early spring. There’s a bit of common-sense behind that. In winter, all trees are dormant and deciduous trees in particular have shed their leaves. This generally means there’s less obstruction that an arborist must deal with in the process of tree removal, which can result in less cost.