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Tree Removal
We fell and fully remove hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees, including tight-access and near-structure takedowns.
Serving the Regional District of Nanaimo
Tree Removal & Arborist Services in Nanaimo
We do insured tree removal, pruning, and stump grinding across Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Yellow Point, Cassidy, Nanoose Bay, Extension, and Gabriola Island — from a single hazard tree to full lot clearing. Free quotes, cleanup included.
- Insured & certified crews — proof of WorkSafeBC coverage and liability insurance with every quote, and an ISA-certified arborist assessment on hazard and heritage trees.
- Coastal experience — familiar with Coastal Douglas-fir, western redcedar dieback, and the southeast winter windstorms that cause windthrow on Vancouver Island.
- Permit-aware work — clear guidance on when City of Nanaimo Bylaw 7126 requires a permit, plus full cleanup and debris haul-away.
- Free, itemized quotes — we give you a price range before any work starts.
Tree Removal in Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo Tree Removal fells, prunes and stump-grinds trees right across the Regional District of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, from Lantzville to Cedar and Gabriola Island. In the city, you can take out up to four non-significant trees a calendar year without a permit under Management and Protection of Trees Bylaw No. 7126; go beyond that, or touch a tree in a riparian or Development Permit Area, and you need a City permit first. Most single-tree removals run about $500 to $2,500 depending on height, lean, and site access, and we grind stumps for roughly $100 to $400 each.
What we do
Tree Removal & Arborist Services in Nanaimo
From a single hazard tree to full lot clearing, we do arborist work on homes and acreages across the Regional District of Nanaimo.
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Tree Pruning & Trimming
We thin crowns, deadwood, prune for clearance, and trim hedges to keep your trees healthy, safe, and tidy.
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Stump Grinding & Removal
We grind stumps below grade so you can replant, re-landscape, or pave the space.
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Emergency & Storm Tree Removal
Rapid response when a Vancouver Island windstorm leaves you a storm-damaged, leaning, or fallen tree.
3-Step Local Quoting Process
How we quote your job in Nanaimo
Request a quote
Send a few details and photos through the form and we'll get a quote back to you.
On-site assessment
Our arborist confirms access, hazards, permit needs, and a fixed price range.
Safe removal & cleanup
We do the work, grind the stump if you want it gone, and haul away all the debris.
Explore tree removal services & guides
- Tree RemovalWe take down the tree that's worrying you and clean up after.
- Tree Pruning & TrimmingWe keep your trees and hedges healthy, shaped, and clear of the roofline.
- Stump Grinding & RemovalOnce we clear the stump, you can replant or landscape that spot.
- Emergency & Storm Tree RemovalCall us when a storm brings a tree down on your property.
- All tree removal servicesBrowse the full service lineup.
- Areas we serveCommunities across the Regional District of Nanaimo.
- Tree Removal cost guideTypical price ranges by job type.
- Common questions answeredCosts, permits, stumps and emergency work.
Free, no-obligation quote
Get a tree removal quote in Nanaimo
Send a few details — Nanaimo Tree Removal usually replies the same day, and 24/7 emergency response is available across the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Nanaimo tree work
The work we take on across the Regional District of Nanaimo
Nanaimo
Full lot cleanup & chipping
We cleared the whole lot, chipped the brush on site, and hauled the rounds away.
Lantzville
Emergency storm-damaged tree removal
We answered a storm call for trees that had come down or been left unstable in high wind.
Cedar
Crown reduction on tall conifers
We brought the height down and reshaped tall conifers, letting light back in and cutting the wind-sail.
Gabriola Island
Technical removal beside a structure
We rigged and rope-lowered limbs off trees overhanging decks, fences, and rooflines.
Serving the Regional District of Nanaimo
The communities we cover
We work across the full Regional District of Nanaimo — the City of Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Cassidy, Yellow Point, Nanoose Bay, Extension, and Gabriola Island. Coastal Douglas-fir, western redcedar, and big-leaf maple dominate yards and acreages here, and the steep lots, exposed ridgelines, and southeast winter windstorms keep windthrow and hazard trees a year-round concern. We take on everything from a leaning cedar beside the house to clearing a wooded building lot, and we finish every one with a full cleanup and debris haul-away.
- Nanaimo
- Lantzville
- Cedar
- Yellow Point
- Cassidy
- Nanoose Bay
- Extension
- Gabriola Island
Frequently asked
Tree Removal in Nanaimo — FAQ
How much does tree removal cost in Nanaimo?
Most single-tree removals we do run $500 to $2,500, from about $300 for a small tree up to $3,500 or more when it is large or tight against a structure. Height, trunk diameter, lean, site access, how close the tree stands to a structure, and disposal all drive what you pay. Stump grinding adds roughly $100 to $400 per stump, and an emergency call-out adds about 25% to 50%. We quote every job free and itemized before any work begins.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Nanaimo?
In the City of Nanaimo you can remove up to four non-significant trees per calendar year without a permit under Bylaw 7126. You need one beyond four, for significant or heritage trees, and for any tree in a riparian area or Development Permit Area. On rural property in the Regional District of Nanaimo, RDN Development Permit Areas (Bylaw No. 500) cover steep slopes and watercourses, and Lantzville and Gabriola Island have their own rules. We confirm which of those your tree falls under when we quote.
Is the stump ground out too?
Felling leaves a stump at ground level. Stump grinding is a separate add-on we offer, chipping the stump 15 to 30 cm below grade so you can replant, re-landscape, or pave the area, usually $100 to $400 per stump depending on diameter and access. On request, we can also fully excavate the root ball, though it costs more and disturbs surrounding ground.
Are the crews insured and certified?
We carry WorkSafeBC coverage and commercial liability insurance on every job, and bring in an ISA-certified arborist to assess hazard or heritage trees before work starts. That paperwork travels with the crew, ready to show before anyone climbs a tree.
How quickly can a fallen or dangerous tree be removed?
We prioritize storm and emergency jobs — including leaning, uprooted, or fallen trees after Vancouver Island windstorms — ahead of scheduled work, usually at a 25% to 50% premium, and we always finish with full cleanup and debris haul-away. For a tree on a power line, stay back at least 10 metres, call 911, and report the line to BC Hydro.