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Norfolk County, Ontario · Updated September 2026

Best Tree Services in Norfolk County

The three highest-scoring tree companies that serve Norfolk County, 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.

14companies serve Norfolk County
5with WSIB clearance confirmed
3.9average ARB Score here

Norfolk County’s top 3 by ARB Score

1

Advanced Tree Care

Serves Norfolk County and Barrie

4.9 · 194 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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Call 905-478-2300Visit websiteFull profile →
10ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiences194 Google reviews
3
Compliance & transparencyWSIB clearance confirmed
1
Years of experience20 years in business
5
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

Davey Tree Care Services (Brantford office)

Serves Norfolk County, Brantford, Ingersoll, Woodstock and Paris

4.7 · 71 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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Call 519-754-1680Visit websiteFull profile →
9ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiences71 Google reviews
2
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.

3

Davey Tree Care Services (Muskoka office)

Serves Norfolk County, Penetanguishene, Collingwood, Coldwater and Midland and more

4.6 · 59 Google reviewsWSIB clearance confirmed · to Nov 19, 2026
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SpecializationsHighlighted: what they specialize in (up to 6)
Call 705-689-8389Visit websiteFull profile →
9ARB Score

Score breakdown

Positive client experiences59 Google reviews
2
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 Norfolk County

4Lakeside Tree ExpertsCentral Ontario/Cottage Country · 4.9 from 130 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed85Sequoia Tree ServicesWoodstock-St.Thomas-Stratford · 4.8 from 33 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed56Landmark Environmental Group Ltd.Central Ontario/Cottage Country · 4.0 from 4 reviewsNot verified by businessWSIB not confirmed47Adams Tree ServiceWoodstock-St.Thomas-StratfordNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed28Black Creek Tree ServiceBrantford-Haldimand-NorfolkNot verified by businessWSIB confirmed2See all 14 companies serving Norfolk County on the map →
Before you cut

Norfolk County’s private tree rules

Permit needed in some areas or cases

Norfolk County's tree-cutting rules apply to woodlands on properties over 1 hectare (about 2.5 acres). Trees on a normal house lot don't need a County permit, but trees on County land do.

Woodlands over 1 hectare

Harvest permit for woodlands

Forestry By-law 2022-98 covers woodlands of 1 hectare or more. Cutting there usually needs a harvest permit, with trees marked before cutting.

Properties 1 hectare or smaller

Small lots are exempt

The by-law does not apply to cutting trees on a property of 1 hectare or less, which covers most house lots.

Woodlands over 1 hectare

Common exceptions

Dead trees, listed invasive or exotic species, and trees within 20 m of a permitted new building don't need a permit. Owners may cut up to 11 cords or 20 trees a year for their own use.

County and boundary trees

Permit needed for public trees

Under By-law 2024-31 you need a County permit to prune or remove a tree on County land, and written approval to prune or remove a tree on the property line with County land. Fines range from $200 to $100,000.

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
Common exemptions
  • Properties of 1 hectare or less
  • Dead trees
  • Listed exotic/invasive species (e.g. Norway maple, buckthorn, tree of heaven)
  • Owner's own use up to 26.4 cubic metres (11 cords) or 20 trees per year, whichever is greater
  • Trees within 20 m of permitted building construction
  • Normal farm practices

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.

ServiceNorfolk

519-426-5870 or 226-667-3655Official 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 Norfolk County’s top 3

We rank every company whose service area includes Norfolk County 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.