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Vegetation, Crops & Animals › Tree Care
Tree Removal in Alberta
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Professional tree removal services.
When to use: Remove hazardous, diseased, or unwanted trees.
- Duration
- 1–10 days
- Typical size
- 1–100 trees
- Permits
- May require municipal tree removal permit
Scope of work
- Tree assessment
- Removal
- Stump grinding
- Debris removal
- Site cleanup
How this works in Alberta
Hazard trees are a house, line, or lane waiting to fail. Removal is safety and FireSmart, not just a view.
Power lines are the first thing to check. FortisAlberta says customer work within 7 metres of an overhead power line requires an overhead orientation, booked through 310-WIRE (9473). It also says tree trimming near energized lines must be done only by qualified professionals with tools and equipment certified for that work. FortisAlberta maintains clearance along its lines between poles, but the customer is responsible for vegetation around the final service line that runs from the pole to the building. Alberta's OHS Code Part 17 sets safe limits of approach that depend on line voltage; EPCOR advises keeping at least 7 metres away when the voltage has not been confirmed.
Timing matters for wildlife. Environment and Climate Change Canada says the general nesting period for migratory birds may start as early as mid-March and run until late August. Its guidance does not authorize harming birds, nests or eggs, and it warns that work outside those periods can still break the Migratory Birds Regulations if an active nest is disturbed. Plan non-urgent removals outside that period where possible, and check trees for active nests before cutting.
Plan disposal before the crew arrives. Burning brush is controlled: in Alberta's Forest Protection Area, all burning except campfires needs a fire permit from March 1 to October 31, and outside that area many municipalities require permits for brush piles. If you are removing trees as part of FireSmart work, Alberta's guide says to thin evergreens in the 10–30 m zone and to prune remaining trees so that no branches are within 2 metres of the ground.
Typical cost in Alberta
Removal prices depend on height, access, nearby structures or power lines, and whether stump grinding and debris hauling are included. The two commercial guides below are city-based and may not reflect acreage access or travel charges.
| Item | Range | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small to medium tree removal (Edmonton) | $385–$1,000+ per tree | HomeStars – Tree removal cost guide, Edmonton (commercial) | Commercial estimate · 2026-08-21 |
| Large tree removal (Edmonton) | $2,000–$5,700+ per tree | HomeStars – Tree removal cost guide, Edmonton (commercial) | Commercial estimate · 2026-08-21 |
| Stump grinding (Edmonton) | $120–$420 per stump | HomeStars – Tree removal cost guide, Edmonton (commercial) | Commercial estimate · 2026-08-21 |
| Small tree removal (Calgary) | $200–$600 per tree | HomeStars – Tree removal cost guide, Calgary (commercial) | Commercial estimate · 2026-08-21 |
| Medium tree removal (Calgary) | $500–$1,500 per tree | HomeStars – Tree removal cost guide, Calgary (commercial) | Commercial estimate · 2026-08-21 |
| Large tree removal (Calgary) | $1,500–$5,000+ per tree | HomeStars – Tree removal cost guide, Calgary (commercial) | Commercial estimate · 2026-08-21 |
Both guides come from one commercial publisher (HomeStars, updated August 2026). Ask for quotes that state whether stump grinding, chipping and hauling, and any power-line coordination are included.
Ranges are planning figures from the sources shown, not quotes. Get written quotes for your site.
Alberta rules and permits
- Customer work within 7 metres of a FortisAlberta overhead power line requires an overhead orientation (310-WIRE / 9473). Trimming near energized lines must be done only by qualified professionals with certified tools. Customers are responsible for vegetation around their own pole-to-building service line. (FortisAlberta – Vegetation management: customer's role)
- Alberta's OHS Code Part 17 sets minimum approach distances to overhead power lines based on voltage (for example 3.0 m for 0.75–40 kV lines). If the voltage is unknown, keep at least 7 m clear. (EPCOR – Contractor handbook: limits of approach (Alberta OHS Code Part 17))
- Migratory bird nesting may run from mid-March to late August. ECCC guidance does not authorize harming birds, nests or eggs, and work outside those dates can still contravene the Migratory Birds Regulations. (Environment and Climate Change Canada – Nesting periods)
- From March 1 to October 31, all burning except campfires in Alberta's Forest Protection Area needs a fire permit; outside the area, check with your local fire department. (Government of Alberta – FireSmart Begins at Home Guide (2023))
- Stump removal and grinding below grade disturb the ground; Utility Safety Partners lists tree removal as ground disturbance that needs a locate request. (Utility Safety Partners – Digging Safely in Alberta, Homeowner Edition v1.4)
Sizing and planning
- Count trees by height class; commercial guides group them as small (up to 30 ft), medium (30–60 ft) and large (60–80 ft) (HomeStars).
- Note any tree within 7 m of an overhead line; that changes who can do the work and may require utility coordination.
- For FireSmart thinning, mark which evergreens to remove so that at least 3 m separates remaining crowns in the 10–30 m zone.
- Decide whether you want stumps ground, wood left in rounds, or all debris hauled away; each changes the quote.
Alberta providers
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Davey Tree
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Soil & Forestry Consulting
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Alberta Tree Farms
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Anderson Environmental
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Tannas Conservation Services Ltd.
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23 additional listings are on file. This page shows a filtered first set of 7 so the list stays usable. Confirm relevance, licensing, and service area before you contact anyone.
Common questions
Can I cut a tree that is touching a power line myself?
No. FortisAlberta says trimming near energized lines must be done only by qualified professionals, and any work within 7 metres of an overhead line requires an overhead orientation through 310-WIRE.
When is the best time to remove trees?
Outside the migratory bird nesting period, which ECCC says may run from mid-March to late August. Even then, check for active nests first.
Can I burn the brush?
In the Forest Protection Area you need a fire permit from March 1 to October 31; elsewhere, many municipalities require permits for brush piles.
Do I need a permit to remove trees on my acreage?
Check with your municipality before work starts, as it may have its own tree bylaw or permit requirement.
Sources
- FortisAlberta – Vegetation management: customer's role (accessed 2026-10-26)
- EPCOR – Contractor handbook: limits of approach (Alberta OHS Code Part 17) (last updated 2021-09)
- Environment and Climate Change Canada – Overview of nesting periods (2023-05-30)
- Environment and Climate Change Canada – Nesting periods (2025-01-20)
- Government of Alberta – FireSmart Begins at Home Guide (2023) (2023-11-22)
- Utility Safety Partners – Digging Safely in Alberta, Homeowner Edition v1.4 (2025-04)
- HomeStars – Tree removal cost guide, Edmonton (commercial) (2026-08-21)
- HomeStars – Tree removal cost guide, Calgary (commercial) (2026-08-21)