Tri-Cities • Port Moody, BC

Tree Removal in Port Moody

Root Down is based in Port Moody, so removals here are our home turf — from steep Heritage Mountain lots to the mature cedars and firs around Moody Centre and Glenayre. We handle the large, technical removals near homes, decks, and inlet-facing slopes that need careful rigging rather than open felling.

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When to Call for Tree Removal in Port Moody

If a tree on your Port Moody property is dead, leaning toward the house, or lifting hardscape, it's worth a removal assessment before the next windstorm.

Permits & Bylaws in Port Moody

Under Port Moody's 2026 Tree Protection Bylaw, a permit is required for trees 30cm+ DBH on any property — and for trees as small as 10cm DBH in riparian zones near the inlet and creeks, of a protected native species, or on a development site. The $75 permit fee is waived for confirmed hazardous or dead trees. We assess the tree, tell you honestly whether a permit applies, and can provide the written arborist confirmation the City asks for.

Under the 2026 Tree Protection Bylaw (No. 3531), a permit is required for trees 30cm+ DBH on any property, and for trees 10cm+ DBH in an ESA/riparian zone, of a protected native species, or on a development site. Fee $75 + $370 deposit per tree; no fee for hazardous or dead trees (permit still required).

See Port Moody tree bylaws

Bylaw rules change. Verify current requirements directly with Port Moody before starting any work.

Our Removal Process

Assessment

We evaluate the tree, surrounding area, and develop a safe removal plan.

Preparation

Equipment setup, property protection, and safety zone establishment.

Sectional Removal

The tree is carefully dismantled in sections, lowered with ropes when needed.

Cleanup

All debris is removed and your property is left cleaner than we found it.

What Affects Removal Cost in Port Moody

Every job is unique, so we provide free, detailed estimates rather than one-size-fits-all pricing. The main factors:

Tree size, species, and trunk diameter (DBH)
Slope and access — many Heritage Mountain and Pleasantside lots are tight or steep
Proximity to the house, deck, neighbouring property, or BC Hydro lines
Whether rigging or a crane is needed vs. open felling
Permit requirements and any required replacement planting
Debris volume and whether you keep the wood or we haul it

Recent Removal Work in Port Moody

See examples of our removal work across Tri-Cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Usually, yes. Port Moody's 2026 Tree Protection Bylaw requires a permit for trees 30cm DBH or larger on any property, and for trees as small as 10cm DBH in riparian zones, of a protected native species, or on a development site. The $75 fee is waived for confirmed hazardous or dead trees. We assess your tree, tell you honestly whether a permit applies, and provide the written arborist confirmation the City asks for.

Yes — tight, steep, inlet-facing lots are exactly what we specialise in. Rather than open felling, we use controlled rigging (and a crane when access allows) to lower sections safely away from the house, deck, and neighbouring property.

It's your call. We can haul everything away and leave the site clean, cut and stack usable wood as firewood for you, or grind the stump the same day so you can replant or rebuild.