Escarpment ContractingTree trimming, hedges and tree removal in St. Catharines and across Niagara.
Branches cut back from roofs, eavestroughs, fences, driveways and walkways. Hedges trimmed and shaped. Trees taken down when they need to go. The brush leaves with us. Part of our property maintenance for homes and managed properties in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Thorold, Fonthill, Niagara-on-the-Lake and Welland — booked on its own, or with a spring or fall cleanup.
In writing
What we take care of
- Hedges trimmed and shaped
- Tree removal, with the wood and brush taken away
- Branches cut back from the roof, eavestroughs and siding
- Overhanging limbs cleared over driveways, walkways and fences
- Low branches lifted so you can mow and walk underneath
- Dead and broken branches taken out
- Brush and cuttings hauled away
- Booked on its own or with a seasonal cleanup
For homeowners
Branches rubbing the roof, a hedge that's taken over the walkway, a tree that's dead or in the wrong place — they're easier to deal with before a storm does it for you. One visit, and everything we cut leaves with us.
Get a quote for your homeFor property managers
On a managed property, overhanging branches are a liability before they're a looks problem: limbs over walkways and parking, branches against buildings, and debris after every windstorm.
- Trimming and hedges written into the grounds scope
- Walkways, entrances and parking cleared first
- Storm cleanup after high winds
- One contact for every property
Tree & hedge trimming, tree removal for: condo and townhome corporations · apartment and multi-residential buildings · rental portfolios
Talk to us about your propertiesOak wilt in Niagara
Oak wilt, a fungal disease that kills oak trees, was confirmed in Niagara Falls in 2023 — the first case in Canada — and has since been found in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It gets into trees through fresh cuts.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency's advice is not to prune oaks between April and November. If there's an oak on your property, it gets trimmed outside that window.
Before anyone trims
Branches near power lines aren't a job for a trimming crew. Call your electrical utility first.
Trees on the boulevard — the strip between the sidewalk and the road — usually belong to the municipality. Ask the city before anyone trims them.
How it works
From first call to first visit.
01
Tell us about the property
Call or send the form. A rough idea of what you need is enough to start.
02
We come and look
A walk of the site with you or your manager, so the quote reflects the actual property.
03
You get it in writing
Scope, frequency and price on paper. No pressure, no surprises later.
04
We do the work
On the schedule we agreed, with one person you can reach if anything changes.
Questions
Tree & hedge trimming, tree removal: common questions
When is the best time to trim trees?
For most trees, late winter, while they're dormant and the branches are easy to see. Oaks shouldn't be pruned between April and November because of oak wilt. Dead or hanging branches shouldn't wait — they come down whenever they're found.
Do you remove trees?
Yes. Send a photo with your quote request and you'll get a straight answer on yours — what it takes, and what it costs.
When should hedges be trimmed?
Most hedges get their main trim in late spring or early summer, once the new growth is in, and a tidy-up later in the season. Heavy cutting is best left until the plant is dormant.
Can you trim my neighbour's branches that hang over my yard?
Generally, branches over your side can be cut back to the property line, as long as the tree isn't harmed. The tree is still your neighbour's, so it's worth talking to them first.
Which areas do you cover?
St. Catharines (every part of the city), Niagara Falls (Mount Carmel, Chippawa and the Garner Road area), Thorold (Central Thorold, Confederation Heights, Rolling Meadows and Beaverdams), Fonthill, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Old Town, Virgil, Queenston, St. Davids and Glendale) and Welland. Close by and not sure? Ask — it's a quick answer.
Tree & hedge trimming, tree removal by town
Also from the same crew
Lawn care & grass cutting
Grass cutting, trimming and edging on a schedule you don't have to chase.
Spring & fall cleanups
Leaves, beds, branches and winter debris cleared at both ends of the season.
Eavestrough cleaning
Troughs cleared and downspouts checked, timed around leaf fall.
In winter, the same company clears snow in St. Catharines — including Merritton, Western Hill, the Haig and Glenridge near Brock University — and Thorold. How snow contracts work
Get a quote
Get a tree & hedge trimming, tree removal quote.
A home, a condo corporation, or a list of sites — same form. If it's more than one property, say so and we'll ask for the list.
Prefer to talk? (905) 325-0137
Email mikeescarpment@gmail.com