Serving the Cowichan Valley
Tree Removal in Duncan
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- ISA Certified Arborists
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- Based in the Cowichan Valley
Tree Removal in Duncan, BC
Duncan Tree Removal provides ISA Certified Arborist tree removal, storm cleanup and stump grinding across Duncan, North Cowichan and the Cowichan Valley. Duncan's Tree Protection Bylaw No. 3135 sets a permit threshold as low as 20 centimetres in trunk diameter for Douglas fir and western red cedar on private property.
What Duncan Tree Removal does
Tree Removal & Arborist Services in Duncan
From a leaning fir over the driveway to a stump left behind by a windstorm, we handle the full range of tree work across Duncan and the Cowichan Valley.
Danger Tree Removal
We take down leaning, storm-damaged and disease-weakened trees that put your house, driveway or fence line at risk, using rigging and sectional dismantling where a straight drop isn't safe.
Storm & Windthrow Cleanup
After a storm blows through the valley, we clear downed limbs, snapped tops and windthrown trees off your property and haul the debris away.
Stump Grinding
We grind stumps flush below grade so the spot is ready to plant, pave or build over, with the grindings hauled off or left behind for mulch.
Pruning & Crown Thinning
We thin dense canopy and remove deadwood so a tree carries less weight and wind resistance, following ISA pruning standards on every cut.
Local to Duncan and the Cowichan Valley
Duncan Tree Removal service area
Duncan's Tree Protection Bylaw No. 3135 sets a lower bar than most Island municipalities — a 20-centimetre trunk on a Douglas fir or western red cedar already needs a permit, and any tree over 30 centimetres needs one regardless of species. We handle the paperwork with the city when a removal on your property falls under the bylaw. Just outside city limits, North Cowichan carries no tree bylaw of its own, so the permit picture changes as soon as you cross the line — we check which side of it your property sits on before we quote the job.
- Duncan
- North Cowichan
- Chemainus
- Cowichan Bay
- Mill Bay
- Cobble Hill
- Shawnigan Lake
- Lake Cowichan
3-Step Local Quoting Process
How Duncan Tree Removal quotes Duncan homeowners
- 1
Tell us about the tree
We ask a few questions about the tree and where it stands on your property — species if you know it, height, lean, and anything nearby like a fence, deck or power line.
- 2
We give you a price
Most jobs get a quote from your description and photos; a removal close to a structure or power line gets a quick visit first so the number is accurate.
- 3
We do the work and clear the site
We take the tree down, haul the debris, and leave the site clear — grinding the stump too if that's part of the job.
Free, no-obligation quote
Get a quote on tree removal in Duncan
Send a few details about the tree and we'll follow up with a price.
Text or call (236) 801-1714
Frequently asked
Tree Removal in Duncan — FAQ
- Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Duncan?
- Duncan's Tree Protection Bylaw No. 3135 requires a permit for a Protected Tree — Douglas fir, western red cedar and other listed species at 20 centimetres or more in trunk diameter, and any tree at 30 centimetres regardless of species. We check your tree against the bylaw and handle the permit application when one is needed.
- What does tree removal cost in Duncan?
- A small tree typically runs $400 to $800, a medium tree $800 to $2,000, and a large tree $1,500 to $4,000, based on current Vancouver Island pricing. Height, lean, access and how close the tree stands to your house or the power line all move the number — see the tree removal cost guide for the full breakdown.
- Does North Cowichan require a permit to remove a tree?
- No. North Cowichan has no tree protection bylaw covering private property, so the permit picture changes the moment a property crosses from Duncan into North Cowichan. We confirm which jurisdiction a job sits in before quoting.
- What happens to the wood and debris?
- We haul away the rounds, brush and chips as part of the job, unless you'd rather keep the wood for firewood or the chips for mulch.
- Is Duncan Tree Removal insured?
- Yes. We carry liability insurance and our crews follow WorkSafeBC standards on every job, including work near power lines and over structures.
- Is stump grinding included with a tree removal?
- No — stump grinding is quoted separately from the removal, since not every property needs the stump gone. We quote it alongside the removal so you can decide together.
Explore tree services & guides
- Danger Tree RemovalHazard tree assessment and removal from an ISA Certified Arborist — leaning, dead, diseased or storm-weakened trees threatening a home, driveway or power line.
- Storm & Windthrow CleanupDowned and windthrown tree cleanup after a storm — fallen trees, snapped limbs and root-heaved trunks cleared from roofs, driveways and yards.
- Stump GrindingStump grinding down to below grade — clears a hazard, opens the yard for planting or paving, and comes with a same-visit debris haul.
- Pruning & Crown ThinningANSI A300 pruning, crown thinning and crown raising from an ISA Certified Arborist — reduces storm risk and keeps a tree healthy without removing it.
- All tree servicesBrowse the full service lineup.
- Areas we serveCommunities across the Cowichan Valley.
- Tree removal cost guideTypical price ranges by tree size.
- Common questions answeredCost, permits, hazard trees and nesting season.