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Aurora, Ontario · Updated September 2026

Best Tree Services in Aurora

The three highest-scoring tree companies that serve Aurora, ranked by ARB Score. Every company in Ontario is checked the same way, on insurance coverage, arborist credentials, experience and reviews. No company can pay to be at the top of this page.

13companies serve Aurora
5with WSIB clearance confirmed
4.6average ARB Score here

Aurora’s top 3 by ARB Score

1

BigLeaf Tree Service

Serves Aurora, Markham, Toronto, North York and East York and more

4.8 · 117 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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Call 416-522-2282Visit websiteFull profile →
8ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiences117 Google reviews
3
Compliance & transparencyWSIB clearance confirmed
1
Years of experience13 years in business
3
Education & trainingNo arborists listed in the ISA directory
0
Local & independentFounded in Canada
1

The ISA directory is opt-in, so a company may have certified arborists we can't see. Ask.

2

Five Star Tree Care

Serves Aurora, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Stouffville and Vaughan and more

4.8 · 84 Google reviewsWSIB clearance not confirmed
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7ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiences84 Google reviews
2
Compliance & transparencyInsurance proof and prices not posted yet
0
Years of experience15 years in business
4
Education & trainingNo arborists listed in the ISA directory
0
Local & independentFounded in Canada
1

The ISA directory is opt-in, so a company may have certified arborists we can't see. Ask.

3

Davey Tree Care Services (Northwest Toronto office)

Serves Aurora, Richmond Hill, King City, Newmarket and Bradford and more

WSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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Call 905-707-0269Visit websiteFull profile →
7ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiencesNo Google reviews found
0
Compliance & transparencyWSIB clearance confirmed
1
Years of experience25+ years in business
6
Education & trainingNo arborists listed in the ISA directory
0
Local & independentNot founded in Canada
0

The ISA directory is opt-in, so a company may have certified arborists we can't see. Ask.

Ties are broken by number of Google reviews.

More companies serving Aurora

4Local ArboristToronto · 4.9 from 110 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed65Sequoia TreeScapeNewmarket · 5.0 from 150 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed56Twelve Oaks Tree Service Inc.Richmond Hill · 5.0 from 100 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed57TS Arborist ServicesRichmond Hill · 5.0 from 28 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed58Dreamworks Tree ServicesDurham RegionNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed5See all 13 companies serving Aurora on the map →
Before you cut

Aurora’s private tree rules

Permit needed across the city

In Aurora you can remove up to two trees wider than 20 cm (measured 1.4 m off the ground) per year without a permit. A third tree in 12 months, or any heritage tree, needs a Town permit.

Whole town

Two trees a year without a permit

Under Private Tree Protection By-law 5850-16, owners may remove up to two trees wider than 20 cm in a 12-month period. Trees 20 cm or smaller are not regulated.

Whole town

Bigger lots get a bigger allowance

Larger properties may remove two trees per 0.25 ha each year (for example, 8 trees on a 1 ha lot). Anything beyond that needs a permit.

Heritage trees and districts

Always need a permit

Any designated heritage tree, or any tree in a heritage conservation district, needs a permit regardless of the yearly allowance.

Town-owned trees

Boulevard trees belong to the Town

The Town maintains boulevard trees. Call the Parks division if a Town tree looks damaged, dying or needs pruning.

All of York Region

Woodlands need a Region permit

York Region's Forest Conservation By-law covers treed areas over 0.2 ha; Aurora's own by-law also protects trees in areas under 1 ha. Check with both before clearing a wooded area.

Anywhere in Ontario

Trees on a property line

A tree whose trunk sits on the line belongs to both neighbours. Ontario’s Forestry Act says you need your neighbour’s consent before removing or injuring it.

Size limits, fees, replacement trees and exemptions
Which trees need a permit
20 cm trunk width, measured 1.4 m off the ground (permit only needed beyond 2 such trees per 12 months per 0.25 ha, or for heritage trees)
Common exemptions
  • Trees 20 cm or smaller
  • Up to 2 trees over 20 cm per 12 months (2 per 0.25 ha on larger lots)
What’s changing

Rules under review

News reports (AuroraToday, article date not confirmed, likely 2026) say council backed stronger protection for heritage trees on public land and may look at private property next. Not confirmed on the Town website; no draft by-law found.

Not sure if you need a permit?

Ask the municipality before any work starts. A good tree company will also check for you and tell you who applies for the permit.

Town of Aurora Parks Division

365-500-3134Official information page →

Summary checked September 2026. It’s a plain-language guide, not legal advice. Bylaws change, so confirm with the municipality before you remove a tree.

Sources
Before you hire

What to check before you hire a tree service

Tree work is dangerous, and it’s expensive to fix when it goes wrong. Six questions worth asking any company, including the ones on this page.

  1. Ask for a WSIB clearance certificate and proof of liability insurance

    Tree work is one of the most dangerous jobs out there. We do our best on our end, but these certificates can change before we have a chance to update them. Some good companies will give them to you without you even having to ask. Bonus!

  2. Find out who will actually do the work

    You may get a Certified Arborist as your salesperson, but will the same be true of the person who works on your property? You won't know until you ask. A Certified Arborist may cost more, but it can cost a lot more if the work is done wrong and the tree dies early or your property is damaged.

  3. Get the quote in writing

    It should say exactly which trees, and whether cleanup, wood removal, stump grinding and so on are included. The more detailed the quote, the better.

  4. Ask who handles the permit

    If a bylaw applies, agree up front who applies for the permit and who pays the fee. Removing a protected tree without one usually means a fine for the property owner, not the tree company.

  5. If money is tight, try this

    See if the work can be scheduled in a slower season for a lower price. Clear obstacles (fences, gates, lawn ornaments, plants) before the crew arrives. Find someone online, such as on Facebook Marketplace, who will take the wood for free. Or change the scope of work, for example pruning only the lower half of the tree instead of the whole tree.

  6. Trees near power lines are a utility job

    If branches touch or come close to a hydro line, call your local hydro utility (the one on your electricity bill) first. Only crews the utility approves can work near power lines.

How we pick Aurora’s top 3

We rank every company whose service area includes Aurora by ARB Score. The score counts Google reviews, WSIB clearance, published insurance and pricing, years in business, ISA-verified arborists and Canadian ownership. We look up everything except insurance and pricing, which a company tells us itself.

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ARB Scores reflect public records and research on the date checked. Always confirm insurance, certification and WSIB coverage directly with a company before you hire it.