Arborist in West Vancouver
Rooted in Excellence
Welcome to Ruby Tree Care, your trusted arborist in West Vancouver, BC. Our team of certified professionals is dedicated to maintaining the health and beauty of West Vancouver’s homes and commercial properties.
Benefits of Regular Tree Care by Professional Arborist in West Vancouver
West Vancouver’s diverse landscape, from its scenic beachfront to its hillside neighborhoods, is home to a variety of tree species.
Sometimes a tree just has to go. Maybe it is leaning too close to power lines in Eagleridge, or maybe the roots are messing up your driveway in Park Royal. Doing Tree Removal on the West Shore is tricky because of the steep hills and how close the houses are. We use ropes and special gear to take trees down piece by piece. This way, nothing gets smashed. If you have a dead cedar or a shaky hemlock, call an arborist in West Vancouver before the next big wind storm comes off the water.
Caring for Our West Shore Forest’s Common Issues
Being an arborist in West Vancouver means we deal with some of the biggest trees in BC. Both the City of West Vancouver and the District have strict rules. Most trees over a certain size are “protected.”
Root Rot: Wet winters can lead to various fungal root diseases, especially in poorly drained soils.
Cedar Leaf Blight: A common issue for our native Western Red Cedars
Douglas-fir Beetle: A pest that can damage our iconic Douglas-firs
Storm Damage: Coastal winds and occasional winter storms can cause branch breakage or uprooting, especially in trees with structural weaknesses.
Salt Damage: Due to North Vancouver’s coastal location, trees near the shoreline can suffer from salt spray damage, affecting leaf health and overall growth.
A SAFE APPROACH
Navigating West Vancouver’s Municipal Bylaws
In the District of West Vancouver, you often need a permit to cut down a tree due to specific city bylaws. This is especially true if the tree is very big or near a stream. As certified arborists in West Vancouver and surround areas, we can help you with the paperwork so you do not get a fine.
Tree Protection
Many trees in West Vancouver are protected and require a city permit for removal. Our team will handle this process for you.
Tree Replacement Requirements
When protected trees are removed, replanting may be mandatory. We are here to help navigate this process.
Potential Penalties
Non-compliance can result in significant fines. In West Vancouver, these fines can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars per infraction.
Happy Clients
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service. Extremely organized and prompt. From the first response to the final invoice, communication was one of the best I have encountered in a very long time. Pricing is very fair and reasonable. Highly recommended ????Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. In short, I would highly recommend the services of RTC (Ruby Tree Care). I needed 2 separate quotes provided for 2 different jobs, to be done at 2 separate dates. Job 1, was 3 trees trimmed, as their branches were over hanging my roof and causing issues with excessive moss growth + way too close to my power line coming to my house. Job 2, was a removal of an entire tree, and the cleanup/removal of resulting wood from said tree. I was on vacation for only 3 weeks, so I needed job 1 to be done within this time frame. Job 2 was more of a estimate �for a later time�. From start to finish, dealing with RTC was a pleasure. Communication was quick, detailed and the quality of work was outstanding. In greater detail. I used google to search for and reached out via email/text/website contact form, to the top 10 results for tree trimming companies who operated in the lower mainland. To my complete surprise, only 3 companies responded to my requests. 2 of them responded within 72 hours. A third company responded but failed to further communicate after I provided them my address for an onsite inspection for providing a quote. Both companies who responded, required an onsite inspection in order to provide a written estimate. They both went over the same general ideas. Permits/method of work/and options for removal of remaining wood products. The first to respond (thearboristsurrey.ca) was the only other company to get back to me. They were able to provide an onsite inspection within the week to provide an estimate. They arrived 1 hour earlier than the scheduled appointment with no notice given. The quality of their written estimate was lacking. For job's 1 and 2, the estimate the first company provided was only 2 lines in total to summarize a 10 minute conversation. Tree branch trimming = x dollars Tree removal = x dollars. That's it. No extra information. Yikes. RTC (Ruby Tree Care) was the second to respond. RTC was able to provide an onsite inspection within the week to provide a quote. The quality of their estimate was OUTSTANDING. RTC's estimate for both jobs was very detailed, and specifically for job 2, the removal of a tree, they broke down the entire process, in person and on the written estimate. Permission from my neighbours to trim branches overhanging my roof from trees on the neighbours property. Tree permit requirements, cost and permit announcing requirements. How to deal with removal of wood from the cutting of an entire tree, including 4 different choices at 4 vastly different prices. This detailed written estimate was much appreciated in light of the first companies questionable 2 line written estimate. Proceeding with job 1 (trimming of branches), the quality of communication from RTC from start to finish was top notch. The payment methods were flexible (interac etransfer). Communication was by text message and email. They were able to book an appointment less than 2 weeks out. They arrived on time for their appointment. I don't recall the names of the 2 employees who arrived to do the work, but they were professional and conducted their business in a courteous and considerate manner. They trimmed branches on 2 trees, that was on my neighbours side of the fence. Although I obtained prior permission from my neighbour to trim the tree branches, they still took the time to �introduce themselves� to my neighbours so there would be no surprises as they climbed their trees. The speed, quality and thoroughness of work was outstanding. There are many arborist/tree trimming services in Surrey on google search results with good reviews, but the lack of response from so many companies was shocking. It was refreshing to deal with such a straight forward and detailed company like RTC. Thanks Ruby Tree Care. It was great doing business with your team.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Ruby Tree Care. They did a good job at my place in Cloverdale. .Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Pruned four big trees from Rubytreecare..Satisfaction was high, such as kindness sincere explains reasonable price and safe work handling. I took a comfortable rest while looking at the clean and tidy backyard. I am leaving a review with greatful heart.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had outstanding work done by this company. Very professional, skilled and the crew worked tirelessly until the job was completed. Many trees were up against structures and the highline work required was amazing to witness. We highly recommend this company.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Customer Service excellent..Will post there work soon when they finish the job.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used Ruby Tree Services before and my neighbour and I hired them again in late April of 2024. They worked on several trees on two residential properties, including two large, mature evergreens (Spruce & Deodar cedar) that required climbing and ropes. Despite a persistent rainfall that day, the crew of Brandon, Darren and Curtis did a very good job. Brandon was especially impressive as he was up in the tree for a couple of hours and he worked to cut several large branches down safely. The crew was prompt and they communicated very well with us. We were also impressed with Stanley who came a week earlier to speak with us and prepare a quote. Overall, Ruby Tree Service did good work at a fair price.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ruby Tree Care were on time, polite and had excellent communication throughout the process. They gave a fair estimate and worked with me within my budgets. Thank youPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and knowledgeable about trees and open to what I wanted done but not to the expense of the health of the trees. Very pleased with results
