Tree cabling and bracing give a weak fork or cracked union in a mature tree the extra strength to hold together. Steel cables are fixed high in the crown to link heavy stems, and rods are placed through split areas to keep them from spreading.
Old trees in the Junction often grow two or three main stems from one point. Over time those stems pull against each other, and a crack can form where they meet. Cabling holds them together in wind and snow. It is a good choice for a healthy tree with a single weak spot that you would like to keep.
Lightening the crown at the same visit takes some load off the new cables. Cabling a Toronto tree typically falls in a $400 to $1,200 band, with the height of the crown and the count of cables deciding the final figure.
We look for sound wood, a healthy crown and roots in good shape. If the trunk is badly decayed or the crack is too deep, cabling will not make the tree safe, and we will explain the other options.
Yes, as long as it is healthy. Age alone is not a reason to skip cabling. The condition of the wood matters more.
Properly installed hardware stays in service for a long time. Plan on an inspection now and then to confirm the tension is right and the hardware still suits the tree's size.
The tree forms new wood around the hardware over time. The small wound is a far lower risk than a split stem that tears off in a storm.
A split trunk does not always mean the tree must go. An inspection shows whether steel support is a sensible fix, and the cost goes on paper either way. The dial pad is the fastest route to us, and our full list of tree work is one click away.
The links below lead to the remaining services, each written for Junction homes.
Our tree trimming and pruning keeps big old trees in the Junction clear of roofs, wires and the lot next door. Our arborists leave the swollen collar where a limb meets the trunk intact, so the bark can close over the wound in time.
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With dead branch removal, our arborists cut away the grey, lifeless wood in a crown while it is still up there, instead of waiting for a gust or an ice load to send it onto shingles, windshields or pedestrians. Each lifeless limb is cut back to healthy tissue and brought down on a line.
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Our emergency storm damage cleanup crews pull downed trees and snapped limbs off Junction roofs, vehicles, fences and laneways at any hour. We make the scene safe first, then remove the wood and clean up the yard.
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Tree removal on a tight Junction lot is done piece by piece, from the top down, with each section lowered by rope so the houses and fences around it stay untouched. We handle the permit questions, the rigging and the full cleanup.
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With crown thinning and canopy reduction, an oversized tree keeps its trunk and its place in the yard while shedding weight and spread. Thinning removes selected inner limbs so wind and light pass through, and reduction shortens the outer branches so the tree takes up less space over a house or yard.
View Crown Thinning and Canopy Reduction
Our stump grinding and removal service turns a leftover stump into a shallow bed of chips under the soil line, ready for sod, pavers or a new planting. Our grinder is narrow enough to squeeze through the typical Junction side gate and into a small fenced yard.
View Stump Grinding and RemovalWe visit, measure and send a clear written quote so you can decide with the full picture.
Share a few details about your tree and your lot, and we will reply to arrange a time. If typing is a hassle, you can talk to us directly at (647) 370-3833.
