Tree Removal & Pruning In Fort Saskatchewan
Fort Saskatchewan is one of the older towns around Edmonton, and the downtown and the neighbourhoods along the river have the trees to prove it: big spruce, elms, poplars, and a lot of mature fruit trees in the back yards. The newer areas like Southfort and Westpark are young trees that need training. Between the two, plus the acreages out toward Josephburg and Gibbons, there’s enough work that we’re in the Fort regularly.
Most of what we do here is big-tree work in older yards: a 60-foot spruce that’s now leaning over the garage, an elm that needs pruning in the legal window, a poplar that’s heaving the sidewalk, apple trees that haven’t been touched in 20 years and are producing golf balls.
What We Do In Fort Saskatchewan
- Tree removal: dead, dangerous, too big for the lot, or just in the way. Climber or bucket truck, chipped and cleaned up the same day.
- Tree trimming and pruning: deadwood out, weight off the limbs over the house, fruit trees opened up, elms done inside the legal window.
- Stump grinding: $215 for a single stump, done the same visit as the removal or on its own.
- Hedge and bush pruning: cedars, lilacs, caragana, the overgrown stuff along the fence.
- Storm damage: limbs on roofs, split trunks, hangers. Text a photo and we’ll triage it.
- Tree planting: the right tree for the spot, delivered and planted.
What It Costs In Fort Saskatchewan
Same prices as Edmonton. Travel is built into the quote, there’s no separate trip charge. From our rates page: tree removal runs $385 to $500 for a small tree, $500 to $900 medium, $900 to $2,000+ for a large one. Pruning is $385 to $1,500+ depending on size. Stumps are $215 for one. Seniors get 10% off.
To get an exact number, text a few photos of the tree to (780) 266-1919 or use the quote form. We price almost everything from photos, usually within a day, and nobody has to come out and stand in your yard first.
Fort Saskatchewan Specifics
River valley yards. The lots that back onto the North Saskatchewan are great to live on and tricky to work in. We rig everything down in pieces. It costs a bit more than a flat lot and we’ll say so in the quote, not after.
Fruit trees. The Fort has a lot of old apple, crabapple and plum trees. A proper late-winter prune opens them up and gets you bigger fruit instead of more fruit. Apple pruning is one of the things we’re asked about most.
Elms. Pruning only October 1 to March 31, wood disposed of properly, same as everywhere in Alberta. We handle the disposal.
Why Edmonton Arborist
Edmonton Arborist has been doing this since 2018 and we’ve got 850+ Google reviews at 4.9 stars to show for it. Three-person crews, our own bucket truck, chippers and stump grinders. Fully insured and WCB covered, and we’ll show you the paperwork if you ask (you should ask everyone). We don’t push chemicals, we don’t top trees, and we’ll tell you “leave it alone” when that’s the right answer.
Fort Saskatchewan Questions
Do you come to Fort Saskatchewan?
Yes, regularly, along with Gibbons, Josephburg and the acreages around them. No trip charge, same prices as Edmonton.
Can you prune an old apple tree?
Yes, late winter is ideal. If it’s been neglected for years we’ll bring it back over two or three seasons rather than butcher it in one.
How much to remove a big spruce in the Fort?
Most large spruce land between $900 and $2,000+ depending on access and what’s underneath. Send a photo showing the tree and the house and we’ll quote it.
Got a tree in Fort Saskatchewan that needs looking at? Text a photo to (780) 266-1919 or request a quote. We will get back to you fast.
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