Plan tree work safely with clear, practical information.
Need to remove a hazardous tree, prune branches, or grind a stump? Explore our practical guides and the steps to check with your municipality.
- Guides to tree services and municipal permits
- Tips for assessing safety and insurance
- Information for four municipalities in the region
Where should I start?
A clear approach, one step at a time
- 01
Understand your needs
Look for signs of risk, possible work methods, and site constraints.
- 02
Check local requirements
Read your municipality’s guide and confirm the process with its planning department.
- 03
Prepare for the work
Gather useful details and check insurance, the proposed method, and debris handling.
Safety first: are branches near electrical lines?
Never touch the tree or wires. Choose the type of line to see what to do. If you cannot identify it with confidence, keep your distance and contact Hydro-Québec.
If a wire is down, sparks are visible, or there is immediate danger, move at least 10 metres away and call 911.
Tree services
The right approach for each tree
Understanding the methods can help you ask useful questions before arranging an on-site assessment.
Tree removal
Learn about removal methods, risks, and the steps to check before work begins.
Read the guideTree pruning
Thoughtful pruning, deadwood removal, and clearance around structures while respecting the tree.
Read the guideStump grinding
Grind down or remove a stump to make lawn care and yard improvements easier.
Read the guideTree cabling and preservation
Assess and support certain weakened branches or unions on a mature tree.
Read the guideYour municipality
Requirements vary by municipality
Before removing a tree, check the current rules and confirm required documents with municipal planning staff.
Mirabel
Long driveways and large wooded areas may make some ground-based methods possible, but forest corridors, agricultural land, and wires serving outbuildings require planning for each property.
Saint-Jérôme
In enclosed yards in the centre and older neighbourhoods, access for a bucket truck or other truck may be limited. A professional can assess whether sectional removal with rigging is appropriate.
Blainville
Wooded strips, easements, and enclosed yards can limit equipment access. Check property boundaries and protected areas before planning access.
Saint-Eustache
Wet ground, a bank, or narrow access may limit heavy equipment and call for a rigging method that protects the property and waterway.
What to check before hiring an arborist
A few simple checks can help you discuss the work and choose a professional suited to your property.
Liability insurance
Ask for proof of current insurance and check that the coverage is appropriate for the planned work.
Tree-friendly approach
Ask why the proposed cuts are necessary and how they will preserve the tree’s structure when keeping the tree is possible.
Safety and access
Ask what equipment will be used, how people and property will be protected, and how wires and other obstacles will be managed.
Frequently asked questions about the Laurentians
Plan your project
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Describe your tree project
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- Work to be done
- Your contact information