We have contacted a few companies. All of them quote us some outrageous price.
Toronto Tree Removal gave us a reasonable quote. their staffs are friendly. They get the job done really quickly. They also clean up the site really well. My neighbors are all impressed with the job.
Job detail:
A 25 cm diameter Manitoba maple from the laneway behind the back fence to a height of six inches above grade: $725 + HST.
a Manitoba maple to the north of the garage to a height of approximately six inches above grade: add $350 + HST.