Not every tree question ends in removal. Sometimes what you need is an expert opinion first — on whether a tree can be saved, whether it's actually a hazard, or what's going on with it before you commit to any work.

What a consultation covers

  • Diagnosing tree health issues, including disease like Dutch Elm Disease
  • Assessing structural risk — leaning trees, cracked limbs, root damage
  • Reviewing preservation or treatment options as an alternative to removal
  • Providing documentation for insurance claims or property disputes

When to book one

A consultation makes sense when you suspect disease or dieback but aren't sure it's serious, when a tree sits near a property line and a neighbour or the City is involved, before a construction project that could affect nearby root systems, or simply when you want a professional opinion before spending money on removal.

If you suspect Dutch Elm Disease specifically, it still needs to be reported to 311 regardless of a private consultation — see our guide on Dutch Elm Disease in Winnipeg for what that involves.

What happens during a visit

  1. Visual inspection. The tree's canopy, trunk, and visible root flare are checked for signs of disease, decay, or structural weakness.
  2. Risk assessment. Any hazard is rated based on likelihood of failure and what it could hit if it did.
  3. Recommendation. You get a clear, plain-language recommendation — whether that's monitoring, pruning, treatment, or removal.

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Common questions

Not necessarily. A consultation focuses on diagnosis and options first — if removal turns out to be the right call, you'll get a quote for that as a next step, not a package deal upfront.

An independent assessment can help clarify a tree's health and risk level, which is often useful in boundary-line or bylaw disagreements — though formal legal or City rulings are handled separately.

Yes — a written summary is available on request, which is often needed for insurance claims or as documentation for a property dispute.