Tree Effects

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Richmond Hill ON L4B 0A1
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Gordon Halfin from Thornhill
Gordon Halfin from Thornhill
8 reviews Markham, ON
10/10

Tree Trimming and Bush Replacement

In August my wife and I noticed that all of our boxwoods suddenly died, due to a boxwood worm infestation. We decided to have them removed and replace with other shrubs and at the same time do some much needed bush reshaping and tree trimming. I contacted five different tree/gardening services for a quotation. Tree Effects was not the cheapest and not the most expensive either. I liked what Mark recommended and his background qualifications. Jennifer was very professional and we were able to settle on a contract to get the work done. Tree Effects came out on the scheduled date, did a great job and Mark explained what I needed to do to maintain the new shrubs and took me around my property explaining everything that was done. They left the property completely cleaned up. We are very satisfied with their work and will be happy to recommend them to our friends and family.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,175.00
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Thank you from all of us at Tree Effects! We hope we can maintain a positive long lasting relationship with you and your trees and shrubs for years to come.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Markham, ON
10/10

Tree Trimming

The company provide a First Class Service!
First, they responded promptly to our request for a quote.
The quote was prepared following a visit to the site and was within reason given the other quotes.
On accepting the quote the company provided a confirmation and subsequently a date on which they would commence the work.
Their crew arrived on the proposed date.
The trimming was completed in a timely manner and the drew provide clear explanations for the work they were doing and made helpful suggestions regarding the furture care of our trees.
On completeion of the trimming, they provided a thorough cleanup of the property.
A very professional job completed in a timely manner.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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What a wonderful all-around review! A big thanks from the Tree Effects team!

Steve
Steve
1 review Richmond Hill, ON
10/10

tree crowning

Jennifer was very prompt in providing a quality evaluation of the tree maintenance that we were looking for. Her knowledge of 'everything tree related' was evident & I immediately felt confident that we would be in good hands. The price quoted for the job was very competitive & their time to take on the job in hand was also prompt. When the labor was completed, they did a fantastic job of clearing any excess branches & left the back yard clean & tidy.
I would highly recommend this company for any future works

Approximate cost of services:
$1,480.00
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Thanks so much Steve! It's always a pleasure helping prolong the life of trees 💜

Cabin Crew
Cabin Crew
0 reviews Uxbridge, ON
10/10

Removal of multiple large trees

Removal of 12 large ash, cedar & sugar maple trees safely. The wood was bucked and piled for splitting later. Jen and team do a fantastic job; highly recommend them!

Approximate cost of services:
$4,000.00
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Thanks so much! Always a pleasure doing business with you!

Sossy in Toronto
Sossy in Toronto
2 reviews Markham, ON
10/10

Perfect for my project

I'm so glad I was connected to Tree Effects via HomeStars. I had 3 tall and scraggly junipers that were encroaching over my roof removed from my property and the stumps ground down. Jen took care of having the utility companies come out to flag any underground wires. Once flagged, they expertly removed the trees, removed all the excess, and left behind a nice mulch for my garden beds. Tree Effects was by far the most cost efficient quote I received, which at first made me a little unsure, but I ended up saving so much and received excellent service too. I would definitely call them again for future service.

Approximate cost of services:
$800.00
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From our team here at Tree Effects, we thank you for trusting us for all your tree care needs. 💜

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Whitchurch Stouffville, ON
10/10

Tree Pruning

Tree Effects responded quickly to our request. The quote was fair and scheduling was made in a timely manner. The work was completed as scheduled and they left our yard looking spotless. Our trees looked great when finished. The crew was also well educated on all aspects of trees care and gave us some great tips on how to move forward in looking after our tree into the future. I want to thank you for the professional work and the information that was provided.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,300.00
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Company Response

Thank you so much for the great review! We are very passionate about trees and the environment and love to educate our clients on the importance of long-term sustainability. We're happy we could help answer your questions and satisfy your pruning needs. For any future work or any other questions regarding your tree care needs, contact us again at 416-805-5142 or reach out through our website at www.tree-effects.ca.
A big thanks from the Tree Effects team!

Robert
Robert
1 review Richmond Hill, ON
5/10

Tree Pruning - Large Silver Maple

Updated: root cause of neighbors concern in fact appears correct as Tree Effects had predicted so I'm revising my review higher in light of this.

Original review:

I was looking for a 30% pruning on a 60-70 ft. tall silver maple tree which has been pruned every 5 years or so. The company we worked with last time was not available this season, so I gathered several quotes and decided to go with Tree Effects.

Overall from my side of the property, the work was satisfactory. However, there are 3 caveats, one of which is a major concern and a reason I cannot recommend Tree Effects.

Several days after the job was performed, I was raking leaves and chatting with my neighbor when we discovered that her house suffered serious damage to the aluminum siding where Tree Effects had been dropping large branches. I clearly recall at least two occasions during the pruning work where I heard loud crashes, and saw branches hitting my neighbor's siding. The photos attached show the tree itself and the damage sustained to the siding as a result of the falling branches. Typically the branches being cut are tied to a rope and then lowered carefully, so something must have went wrong on these couple of big branches to cause so much damage as they fell. I expect Tree Effects will compensate my neighbor for the damage.

It is noteworthy that I did not observe the crew take any breaks, and I was under the impression that they were rushing the work.

There are 2 minor grievances beyond this, but they are not very important in contrast to the damage my neighbor's siding suffered as a result of Jen's crew. I had specifically requested for the crew to leave me plenty of firewood which I would cut to size myself. I also requested for pruning back the branches above my garden to allow more sunlight in next season. Her crew left me less than 1/8th of a cord of firewood. I get it - it's time consuming to leave me a whole cord of firewood, but I would have been happy to negotiate an extra fee with them to leave it behind instead of chipping it.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Company Response

Our team at Tree Effects is deeply saddened to hear you have left such an awful review for our company after leaving us such kind thankful words upon completion.

The claims from your neighbour have our team very distraught as we take such care and passion for safety and control on the job. Your job was no exception. Every single branch was carefully rigged under full control and lowered slowly to the ground. When branches brush rooftops, it often echos within homes and can sound damaging though it is merely small tips that do not damage the roof. The damage on your neighbours house was identified by our team during our safety debrief prior to commencing work and noted in the document along with all the other obstacles and targets present on both yours and your neighbours property. Though we assume people know the condition of their property, this situation has brought awareness and we are now working on changing our policies to ensure there will be a walk around with clients and neighbours prior to commencing work to identify any issues or potential risks and to ensure clear communication throughout the duration of work. I assure you, we take much pride in our work and are fully certified and insured for any and all unforeseeable damages.

An investigation of your neighbours house will prove that the marks were not caused by wood scrapping the aluminum siding, but likely metal. The damaging marks are something travelling INTO the rear yard whereas we moved small material out. A further investigation can absolutely be dealt with through proper investigations and insurance with your neighbour.

With regards to firewood and pruning.

As discussed and identified with labelled images in your detailed quote, we agreed that no large branches would be removed from the tree as it could be damaging to the health and structure of the tree. There were more broken limbs in the tree than when quoted months back and we agreed to leave the quote the same price and mitigate the additional hazards.

We in fact, took more out of the canopy than quoted to ensure your happiness with the clearance over the yard and houses at no extra charge. We pruned the maximum of 30% of the canopy as any more would be damaging to the health and structure of the tree. We were very proud of our before and after pictures of your tree as the tree had a beautiful balanced structure, plentiful clearance to homes, adequate elevation for sunlight and rear yard activities, while still maintaining good health and structure for the tree. The ultimate goal we always strive to achieve for our urban trees! And, just as you requested, we left all ‘wood’ 4 inch diameter and over in manageable sized pieces stacked nicely to the side of your yard. We are always appreciative of those requests as it saved us hauling from the rear yard.

If you are looking for more firewood, I can certainly add you to our list for dump sites when we have wood to dispose of in the area; otherwise, I would highly recommend signing up for www.chipdrop.com (free signup). It is for people looking for wood chips (mulch for gardens) and wood. Landscape and Arborist companies are always looking for free sites to get rid of material.

I certainly wish we could have discussed these concerns prior to your posted review, but I assure you, we have completed more than what you were charged for with the utmost care and highest safety practices and we certainly hope to find a solution to ease your neighbours concerns.

With Sincerest regards,

Jennifer and the Tree Effects Team

Sharon V in Stouffville
Sharon V in Stouffville
1 review Whitchurch Stouffville, ON
10/10

Tree Removal

Excellent professional job done by Tree Effects. 2 small trees removed (one from storm damage) one dead. Remaining trees trimmed and natural wood chips all around to complete the job. Clean up was superb, driveway left spotless. Highly recommend this company and will definitely be calling them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$875.00
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Company Response

Thanks so much for the great review! No job is too big or small. We love caring for trees! Many thanks from the Tree Effects Team!

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Whitchurch Stouffville, ON
10/10

Tree Effects (arborist)

Tree Effects was a pleasure to work with. Prompt, efficient service and all work carried out exactly as stated in the initial consultation and estimate. Would highly recommend.

Approximate cost of services:
$200,000.00
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Company Response

Thanks very much for the excellent review! We are always happy to satisfy our clients needs while making trees healthy and safe!

Paul
Paul
0 reviews Aurora, ON
10/10

Tree Service

Jenn was responsive to our inquiry. She made arrangements within a week and showed up on the promised date. The service was efficient, did a great job pruning the trees and they cleaned up after they were done. Jenn took the time to speak to us about the LDD moth and how to find them, remove them and ensure we are able to minimize their impact on our trees. Excellent work all around - recommended Tree Effects to the neighbour.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,500.00
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Thanks so much Paul! Always a pleasure working for you and taking care of your trees!

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