Ottawa’s Trusted Residential & Commercial Tree Services Team

Why do 100s of happy customers trust us for their Tree & Stump Removal, Tree Pruning, Hedge Trimming and Tree Planting needs?

😷 Super easy, contact-free Tree Consultations:
No need for any inconvenient in-person quotes if you don’t want them. After inspecting your tree situation, we’ll tell you what’s wrong with your tree and how to heal it or how to remove it. Our arborists are abnormally friendly and are happy to answer any questions that you may have!

💸 We have a lean, mean operations team – and we pass on the savings to you!
We like to do things old-school with as little heavy machinery as possible. As a result of us not having to sell our kidneys to afford a big industrial truck, we’re able to undercut 97.6% of our competitors while providing a comparable or better level of service.

🌲 We plant 5 trees for every 1 tree that we remove!
Cutting trees down is never easy physically nor emotionally, that’s why we plant 5 trees somewhere around the world for every 1 that we remove. This is another thing we haven’t seen any other tree care company do and something we pride ourselves

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🌲 Our Ottawa Tree Care Services 🌲

Here at Man with an Axe, we are committed to providing an excellent level of service and professionalism. Not only do we offer a wide breadth of the most in-demand tree care services, we promise to do it precisely, effectively, safely and cost-effectively. Because if we don’t, my boss won’t pay me. Whoever said capitalism wasn’t effective?

🌳 Tree Removal

Are you tired of being terrorized by trees? Let us protect you from this dangerous menace to society.

For far too long have we been terrorized by the giant green plague that is spreading across the globe, swallowing everything in its path from small children to the endangered silverback gorilla. I am speaking of course about TREES. This leafy menace has been known to encroach upon homes, utility lines, driveways and children’s play areas, thus causing tripping hazards and a variety of other evils.

Knowing that we humans rely on the Sun’s glorious rays for nourishment and survival, this prickly menace oftentimes conspires to block out the sun, creating too much shade and inhibiting our lawns from growing. Indeed, trees are clearly the epitome of evil.

Here are four things that my boss says I have to tell you about our tree removal service:

🌴 Standard tree removal depends on a multitude of circumstances. The municipality you live in will determine the lawful documentation and permits required for tree removal. Most often this involves an Arborist Report and a ‘Permit to Injure.’ If the tree is an imminent hazard to safety and wellbeing, then the process becomes expedited.
👷‍♂️ Typically, our crews will consist of a ground-person and climber. Together, they develop a strategy of attack to safely and quickly remove the tree. We take into consideration a variety of obstacles. We plan to work around power lines, decks, roofs and any obstacle of value. Often removal will involve extensive rigging. With ropes and pulleys, the climber and ground-person work together to safely eliminate the tree.
🔥 Explain to our Arborist what you’d like done with the tree after removal. Reduced rates will be offered to customers who choose to keep the wood, as we pass our absence of dumping fees back to the customer. Our arborist will give a free no obligation estimation upon examining the situation on site.
🌱 For every tree that we cut, Man with an Axe Inc. will plant FIVE new trees somewhere around the world where it’s needed most. Ask your Tree Representative for the available options that week.

✂️ Tree Pruning & Hedge Trimming

Getting your trees pruned is essential for maintaining tree health, and preventing them from enslaving the human race.

If you are one of the unfortunate ones who has been deceived by our tree overlords into believing that you need each other to co-exist, then you will want to make sure you are getting your trees trimmed on a regular basis to maintain their health.

If your ultimate goal is an unhealthy tree, you may be concerned to learn that regular tree pruning may result in your tree being too healthy, too strong, and too structurally sound. I am told that I need not worry, for our typical customer’s goal is to make their tree the healthiest and most beautiful version of itself possible. If you are one of those people, here’s what you need to know about tree pruning and trimming:

🎄 You are permitted to trim up to 25% of a tree before its health begins to be impacted. Overcrowding of dead and living limbs in the canopy can inhibit a tree’s growth. Selectivity is the key to pruning. Trimming an area clogged with twigs will allow for the tree to emphasize growth on the remaining branches. The result is fewer but stronger branches, an overall improvement to structural integrity, and a reduction in foliage.
💀 Disease and dead limbs in a canopy are a hazardous risk to property and safety. Some diseases can only be eliminated by stopping the spread of infection. This would require immediate tree surgery. The tree will slowly die as it’s structural integrity worsens. Eventually, this tree will become a removal.
😵 Dead branches can easily be dealt with through climbing or pole-saw work. A weak attachment to the body of the tree, combined with their overall dead weight dragging the limb down, could cause it to snap unexpectedly. Worse, this could cause an overall structural failure and cause the rest of the tree to snap or be damaged beyond healing. Trimming is recommended to ensure safety.
🌳 Prices are dependent on the complexity of the pruning process. Often, pruning can take longer and involve more planning than a standard removal. Our helpful arborist will arrive on site for a free quote. Make sure to inform our team of any additional information in regards to property and how you would prefer the service carried out.

📈 Arborist Reports

Our certified arborist will outline the location, condition and areas of concern for any tree. They will determine whether the tree damage is biotic (insects, fungi, etc) or abiotic (construction activities, lightning, etc) and then provide solutions such as fertilization, pest control, or pruning and removal.

💣 Stump Grinding and Removal

Whether you have just removed a tree or are simply fed up with an unsightly stump, we have the equipment to get the job done. Our stump removal service neatly grinds the stump to ground level or below, allowing you to once again grow sod or plants.

🌱 Tree Planting

Our certified arborists will work with you to plant trees that thrive in the landscape, factoring in climate, soil conditions and short and long-term property goals. Knowing where and how to plant a tree can make all the difference.

🎄 Why Choose Us For Your Tree Care Needs? 🎄

We think we’re pretty darn good at what we do, but don’t take our word for it! Below are reviews that our lead climber and the original Man with an Axe, the almighty Colin Quinn, collected during his time in Toronto. He has since moved back to Ottawa and will be your project leader and the person coming to your door.

Excellent, Efficient And Friendly Service At A Good Price

We needed someone experienced and reliable to come and remove dead limbs from three our mature oak trees in midtown Toronto and Colin and Ashley did an amazing job.
– They responded quickly to the request for a quote
– Offered a specific and detailed quote for the work
– The quote was at a competitive price compared to three other companies we received quotes from
– Arrived on time, did the work, tidied up and were super friendly and approachable.
I would definitely use their services again and am happy to recommend their services for tree pruning.

REJToronto Homestars Verified Review

Same Day Quote And Job Completion

I contacted Colin to have him out for a quote for some pruning that our birch tree desperately needed. Colin and I spoke on the phone and he agreed to come out that weekend. On his arrival, he gave a quote and was able to complete the project that day. Colin was completed within the given time frame and often checked in about my preference to keep or remove a branch. Colin cleaned up the yard and removed the debris. We decided to keep the larger pieces, and they were stacked in our yard. Colin was courteous and delivered on time, service, and price. I won’t hesitate to contact Man With An Axe for future projects.

Danielle Homestars Verified Review

Tree Removal and Pruning

Collin and his team arrived on time. Did a great job of pruning my front yard tree, and removing a backyard tree. Left the place clean after the job was done. One of the team members even negotiated with my neighbor to use the lane way for ease of access. Competitive rate. Recommend the company.

LalozereHomestars Verified Review

Tree Removal

If you are looking for a company to remove trees from your property, I would highly recommend Man With an Axe. Colin did an amazing job for us. He is a real pro, gave us the best price, did the work safely, in excellent time and left everything in perfect shape when he was done. There’s no need to look for anyone else, Man With an Axe is the gold standard.

Raffaela S. Homestars Verified Review

Backyard Tree Removal

I had a medium-sized tree that was growing in my backyard and impacting the fence. Colin explained various options to me and provided reasonable quotes for all options. He came across as very knowledgeable about the type of tree and how he would go about removing it. He was very patient in answering all of my questions. On the agreed upon day he showed up on time and successfully removed the tree and all associated debris. Colin did a great job and I would highly recommend him for any tree removal or maintenance work!

Michael Homestars Verified Review

A True Professional

Major pruning and shaping of three large trees on my property was completed on schedule and efficiently in every respect at a competitive price. This is a very professional company.
The work was done with a sense of humour and courtesy from start to finish and I would highly recommend “Man with an Axe” to anyone contemplating tree service.

R. Morton Homestars Verified Review

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