Business Details
Expert Tree Care Services in Toronto
Ron's Tree Care has been serving Toronto and surrounding areas for over 40 years with professional arborist services. As an ISA Certified Arborist, I lead every project personally to ensure safety, precision, and customer satisfaction. Our team specializes in tree removal, pruning, storm damage recovery, and stump removal while maintaining a commitment to tree health and property protection. We provide free estimates and prioritize transparent communication throughout every job. With decades of experience handling both small residential tasks and large-scale commercial projects, we combine technical expertise with personalized service.Our fully insured operations extend across Toronto neighborhoods including East York, Leaside, and The Beach. From hazard evaluation to complete tree care solutions, we deliver reliable service with a focus on long-term client relationships. Our dedication to quality has earned consistent positive feedback from homeowners and property managers alike. Whether addressing urgent tree issues or implementing preventative maintenance, we approach every task with the same level of professionalism that has defined our business since its founding.
Services
Tree removal
Hedge trimming
Pruning
Storm damage
Stump removal
Arborist reports
Tree planting
Dead wooding
Cabling & bracing
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of tree care expertise
- Our owner is an ISA Certified Arborist
- We provide personalized service with owner oversight
- We guarantee free, no-obligation estimates
- Our work is fully insured for client protection
Associations and certifications
- International Society of Arboriculture
What people say
Excellent work
Promptly arrived
Cleaned up perfectly
Highly recommend
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Tree removal
Safe removal of hazardous or unwanted trees using specialized equipment and techniques. Our certified arborists assess structural risks and execute controlled removals while protecting surrounding property. Includes complete stump grinding and debris cleanup for residential and commercial properties.
Storm damage
24/7 response for storm-damaged trees with immediate hazard mitigation. We stabilize compromised branches, remove debris, and implement recovery plans. Services include insurance documentation and priority restoration of safety-critical areas.
Arborist reports
Detailed ISA-compliant evaluations for property development, insurance claims, or municipal requirements. Reports include tree health analysis, risk assessments, and maintenance recommendations from our certified professionals.
Pruning
Precision pruning to enhance tree health, structure, and aesthetics. Our techniques improve disease resistance while maintaining natural growth patterns. Includes crown thinning, shaping, and clearance pruning for utility lines or structures.
Stump removal
Complete removal of tree stumps using industrial grinders. We restore ground surfaces for replanting or landscaping while eliminating tripping hazards. Services include debris removal and soil restoration.
People
Ron Balkwill
Owner/Arborist
With over 40 years of hands-on experience, Ron oversees all operations personally. He provides expert tree care advice, conducts site assessments, and ensures quality control while maintaining direct client communication throughout every project.
Questions
What tree services do you offer?
We provide complete tree care including removal, pruning, storm damage recovery, stump grinding, and arborist reports. Specializing in hazardous tree management and preventative maintenance.
Are you certified arborists?
Yes, our team includes ISA Certified Arborists who follow industry safety standards and best practices for tree care and removal.
Do you work on emergency tree issues?
We handle urgent tree emergencies with priority response. Contact us for immediate assistance with storm-damaged or hazardous trees.
How are estimates priced?
We provide free, no-obligation estimates after assessing your specific needs. Pricing considers tree size, complexity, and required equipment.
What areas do you service?
We operate throughout Toronto including East York, Leaside, The Beach, and Forest Hill. Service extends to surrounding GTA neighborhoods for major projects.
Reviews (6)
Matthew Goulet
Dec 03, 2021
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Positive:Punctuality,Responsiveness
Ron's free estimate came pretty quickly. The guy knows his stuff, gave me some excellent advise on tree removal that'll save me money. Honest, upfront, and agreeable. Would use again and highly recommend to anyone.
Ron's free estimate came pretty quickly. The guy knows his stuff, gave me some excellent advise on tree removal that'll save me money. Honest, upfront, and agreeable. Would use again and highly recommend to anyone.
Geraldine Cameron
Oct 29, 2021
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I have a large, fairly heavily treed backyard in the city. Ron has trimmed trees for me before, but this time he did the whole yard as well as small deadwood issues in the front. The crew came in at 8a.m. and finished around 2pm. All wood was chipped, the driveway swept of all debris, and the back yard look great.
Ron is great because he knows a lot about trees, and what they need, and he seems to really love his work.
Geraldine Cameron
Ron is great because he knows a lot about trees, and what they need, and he seems to really love his work.
Geraldine Cameron
Roberto Carlos
Oct 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
my tree was in a precarious position resting on the wires. ron was recommended by a workmate. after sending him a picture, he came out on the thanksgiving long weekend and removed the tree branches. total professional.
Services:Tree trimming and pruning,Tree removal
my tree was in a precarious position resting on the wires. ron was recommended by a workmate. after sending him a picture, he came out on the thanksgiving long weekend and removed the tree branches. total professional.
Services:Tree trimming and pruning,Tree removal
John Welsh
Oct 13, 2021
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Needed some major work done thinning out our backyard of very high and large trees.
Ron showed up and right away I knew he was the one for the job. His expertise and passion for trees is evident from the first time you meet him, and the knowledge that he shares is very informative for those wishing to continue to care for them.
Ron and his very experienced Crew worked quickly, safely and it was cleaned up like nothing happened, except for the new amazing view and sunlight that we haven't seen in the backyard for some time. If you want a job done right the first time, and very reasonable for
Ron showed up and right away I knew he was the one for the job. His expertise and passion for trees is evident from the first time you meet him, and the knowledge that he shares is very informative for those wishing to continue to care for them.
Ron and his very experienced Crew worked quickly, safely and it was cleaned up like nothing happened, except for the new amazing view and sunlight that we haven't seen in the backyard for some time. If you want a job done right the first time, and very reasonable for
L. & R. Butts
Sep 11, 2021
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We hired Ron to cut back heavy growth trees our back yard, remove deadwood and trim a vine on our house. He was professional, did an excellent job and was very helpful in pointing out what should and should not be trimmed, and why. He showed up 2 days early for the job and cleaned up all debris before leaving. Highly recommend.
Aisha Sauve
Apr 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We've used Ron twice now to prune our tree. He came out right away to give us a quote and was able to do the job that week. He's very affordable and a great guy to work with. He did a great job with our tree and cleaned up everything when he was done. Would highly recommend his services.
Service:Tree trimming and pruning
We've used Ron twice now to prune our tree. He came out right away to give us a quote and was able to do the job that week. He's very affordable and a great guy to work with. He did a great job with our tree and cleaned up everything when he was done. Would highly recommend his services.
Service:Tree trimming and pruning
