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Chatham-Kent, Ontario · Updated September 2026

Best Tree Services in Chatham-Kent

The three highest-scoring tree companies that serve Chatham-Kent, 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 Chatham-Kent
5with WSIB clearance confirmed
5.1average ARB Score here

Chatham-Kent’s top 3 by ARB Score

1

Chatham Tree Services

Serves Chatham-Kent

4.9 · 45 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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SpecializationsHighlighted: what they specialize in (up to 6)
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9ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiences45 Google reviews
1
Compliance & transparencyWSIB clearance confirmed
1
Years of experience25+ years in business
6
Education & trainingNo arborists listed in the ISA directory
0
Local & independentFounded in Canada
1

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2

Custom Tree Service (Custom Tree Service Chatham-Kent)

Serves Chatham-Kent

4.9 · 34 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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SpecializationsHighlighted: what they specialize in (up to 6)
Call 519-359-9876Visit websiteFull profile →
9ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiences34 Google reviews
1
Compliance & transparencyWSIB clearance confirmed
1
Years of experience25+ years in business
6
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 (Strathroy office)

Serves Chatham-Kent, Grand Bend, Kingsville, Leamington and Strathroy and more

4.7 · 40 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
Not yet verified by the businessThese details come from our own research. Is this your business? Claim this listing
SpecializationsHighlighted: what they specialize in (up to 6)
Call 519-245-1019Visit websiteFull profile →
8ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiences40 Google reviews
1
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. Davey Tree Care Services (Strathroy office) and Goodreau Tree Care (Goodreau Tree Care & Dukes Grounds Care) are tied at 8.

More companies serving Chatham-Kent

4Goodreau Tree Care (Goodreau Tree Care & Dukes Grounds Care)Windsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 4.5 from 29 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed85Arquette Tree Service Inc.Windsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 5.0 from 45 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed7.56Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada (Windsor office)Windsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 4.7 from 134 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed77CK Tree CareWindsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 5.0 from 66 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed78Green Tree Ontario (Green Tree Professional Tree Service Inc.)Windsor-Chatham-Sarnia · 3.9 from 35 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed5See all 13 companies serving Chatham-Kent on the map →
Before you cut

Chatham-Kent’s private tree rules

No permit needed for private trees

Chatham-Kent has no by-law controlling trees on private land, so you do not need a permit to remove your own tree. Trees along municipal roads are looked after by the Municipality.

Whole municipality

No private tree permit

The Municipality says it has no regulations for trees on private land. Branches that reach over a road allowance may need pruning for traffic and pedestrian safety.

Woodlots

Temporary clear-cut ban was repealed

A temporary by-law banning woodlot clear-cutting (2021) was repealed by council on September 25, 2023. The Municipality went back to its Natural Heritage Strategy, which does not require permits.

Municipal roadside trees

Report problem city trees

Public Works trims or removes dangerous, damaged or diseased trees along municipal roads. Report them to CK311. Trees near power lines are handled by Entegrus or Hydro One.

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.

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.

CK311 (Chatham-Kent Public Works)

519-360-1998Official 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.

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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 Chatham-Kent’s top 3

We rank every company whose service area includes Chatham-Kent 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.