Black Dog Arborist Services
Call or Text: 705-768-7348
Welcome to Black Dog Arborist Services
We are your source for Professional Tree Management.
Who are we?
We're NOT just another Tree Care Company
Black Dog Arborist Services is Professional Tree Management. Unlike other Tree Care companies, we want to provide the unique service of managing your trees so they can fit in with your property and personal goals. Your trees are a valuable resource monetarily, aesthetically, and mentally. We want to help you maximize the value of your trees.
Are we the right company for you? Check Out our list of Services below.
Meet the Owner:
Matthew White -
Owner of Black Dog Arborist Services
Matthew is a professionally certified arborist and urban forester through Fleming College. He is a member of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and is working towards obtaining an ISA certification in addition to his previous education. He is a certified Chainsaw Operator and Instructor through Ontario's Workplace Safety North. Before becoming an Arborist, he was a Senior Liability Claims Adjuster for one of Canada's big insurers. He is well versed in risk management practices and strives to mitigate any risk your trees might pose to your property. He is passionate about our environment and preserving our urban forests.
Our Team:
Black Dog Arborist Services is a small family run business, and our team is small but mighty.
Why should you consider hiring us?
At Black Dog Arborist Services we operate under three core principals.
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1. Safety: Working with trees is extremely dangerous work (the forestry sector is the most deadly profession in North America). Safety is our number one priority. We stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in the tree industry to make sure our workers and your property stay safe. We do not cut corners to get the job done faster, and we do not rush our work. We are fully insured and licensed to operate in Ontario.
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2. Promptness: There is nothing worse than making a dozen phone calls to service companies, then getting a call back a week or two later (if at all). At Black Dog Arborist Services, we do not want to keep you waiting. We will promptly return your inquiries, send you your estimate, and book your work. Being a small company, our booking times are usually faster than the bigger guys. We know your time is valuable, we do not want to keep you waiting for your tree work.
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3. Education: We feel that the best way to make sure your tree is being taken care of properly is through education. Not only are we always working to further our own education in current tree science, but we want to make sure you, our customer, have some educated in the proper care of your trees. This not only means you will be able to recognize problems earlier (improving the chances of retaining your tree), but you will also be able to identify when you are getting quality tree work.
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What sets Black Dog Arborist Services apart from others?
Our slogan is "Professional Tree Management", what is that? It means we want to work with you to make sure your trees are properly managed for your lifestyle. Trees that fit in with your goals are more likely to be around longer, which is good for the environment, your property value, and your mental health.
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We are not in the business of working on your trees for the sake of doing the work. We will not recommend unnecessary work, nor carryout work that will be detrimental to your trees. This may mean delaying work to be done (such as Oak tree pruning due to Oak Wilt), recommending alternative work (cabling your tree rather than removing half of it), or refusing the work (if something is requested that will substantially harm your tree, and alternatives are not accepted, we may turn down the work). We are the intermediary between you and your tree, and we are here to make sure both are happy and healthy at the end of the day.
Our Services:
We offer "Low Noise" Services
Tree work is usually a noisy process. It can be bothersome for someone who works from home, or for someone just trying to enjoy the day. It can disrupt the whole neighborhood.
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We have the equipment to keep the noise down and still be efficient. If you are looking for a low impact, quieter option for your trees ask us about this option.
Battery Power - Good for You, Good For Me, Good for the Future
Battery power is low emission, quiet, efficient, and always improving. We are upgrading our fleet to incorporate more battery powered equipment.
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There are of course limits to what is available, however we believe battery power is the future of the industry. We are happy to be on the leading edge for a greener future.