Dead, leaning or storm-damaged tree? Get it down safely, the stump ground and the yard cleaned up. Regina, White City, Emerald Park and area.
Every tree in Regina was planted by hand on open prairie. Many are now 50 to 80 years old and dealing with drought, wind and pests.
Big old boulevard and backyard trees in older neighbourhoods are reaching the end of their life.
Dry years weaken roots and wood. Then a summer storm brings down limbs or whole trees.
Infected elms have to come out. Moving or storing elm wood spreads the beetles that carry it.
Every job starts with a look at the tree, what's around it and how to drop it safely.
Dead, dying, leaning or unwanted trees taken down in sections when they're close to houses, garages and fences.
Trees and big limbs down after a wind or ice storm, cut up and made safe.
Stumps ground below grade so you can seed, sod or build over the spot.
Deadwood out, clearance over roofs and driveways, and shaping for healthy growth.
Elm work scheduled in the legal window, with the wood disposed of properly.
Branches chipped, wood hauled and the yard raked. Firewood left on request, except elm.
If you see two or more of these, get it looked at.
Saskatchewan bans elm pruning from April 1 to August 31 to slow Dutch elm disease. It's also illegal to use, move, store or buy elm firewood. Elm work gets booked in the legal window and the wood is disposed of properly.
Regina and surrounding communities.
Boulevard trees usually belong to the City. Call Service Regina at 306-777-7000 before anyone works on one.
It depends on the size of the tree, how close it is to buildings and how easy it is to get equipment in. A small open-yard tree is a fraction of the cost of a big tree over a house. A site visit gets you a real number.
Usually it's quoted separately so you can decide. Most people do it at the same time to save a second trip.
Yes. Frozen ground often protects lawns and gardens from equipment, and leafless trees are easier to assess.
Often, if it came down in a storm. Check your policy and call your insurer before cleanup if you can.
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