What Simcoe County Says
About Us

“We had a massive silver maple come down during the ice storm and it landed on our fence line, dangerously close to the power line running to our garage. I called Axe & Wedge at 11pm expecting to leave a voicemail and someone actually answered. They were at our house by 7am the next morning. The crew was professional, worked incredibly safely around the line, and had everything cleared by noon. They even patched up the fence temporarily. Absolutely outstanding service when we needed it most.”

“We hired Axe & Wedge to remove three large Norway spruce trees that had outgrown our property and were starting to lift the foundation on one side of the house. From the initial quote to the final cleanup, everything was handled perfectly. The arborist explained exactly what they were going to do and why, the crew worked efficiently without disturbing the rest of our garden, and they left the site spotless. The price was fair and they stuck to the quote exactly. Highly recommend.”

“I needed four acres cleared for a new build and was getting wildly different quotes. Axe & Wedge came in, walked the property with me, explained their process clearly, and gave a detailed written quote. They brought a large crew and had the entire lot clear in two days — way faster than I expected. Stumps ground, brush chipped, all debris hauled off. The site was build-ready. Already recommended them to two other people I know doing builds in the area.”

“My old oak trees desperately needed pruning — there was dead wood everywhere and one large limb was hanging over the roof of my sunroom. The arborist from Axe & Wedge spent time actually explaining what they were removing and why, which I really appreciated. The crew was careful, courteous, and the trees look so much better. The dead limb over the roof is gone and I can stop worrying every time there's a windstorm. Worth every penny for the peace of mind.”

“We had five stumps from trees our previous owners had removed just sitting in the backyard — completely unusable space. Axe & Wedge came out, ground every stump down well below grade, cleaned up all the chips, and filled and raked the holes. We had grass growing over all five spots within the month. The crew was quick, friendly, and cleaned up so thoroughly I almost couldn't tell where the stumps had been. Fantastic work.”

“Third year in a row ordering firewood from Axe & Wedge and they never disappoint. Two cords of mixed hardwood, delivered exactly when they said, stacked neatly in our woodshed. The wood is always well-seasoned — lights on the first match every time and burns clean all evening. Nice to support a local company that takes such obvious pride in their work. Already put our order in for next fall.”

“We had a large dead ash tree leaning toward our cottage that needed to come down before winter. The Axe & Wedge crew handled it beautifully — rigged the whole thing and lowered each section perfectly without touching the cottage or the deck below. They clearly knew what they were doing and worked as a real team. The quote was competitive and there were no surprises on the invoice. Will absolutely call them again.”

“I had several large spruce trees along my property line that needed pruning to clear the hydro line and reduce the wind load. The arborist was knowledgeable and professional, took the time to explain what they were going to do, and the finished result was much better than I expected. The trees look natural and healthy — not hacked. The crew was efficient, respectful of my property, and the cleanup was perfect. I now have a go-to tree company.”

“We had a Norway maple that was dropping seeds all over our neighbour's pool and had become a real source of tension. Axe & Wedge came out, assessed the tree, and recommended a crown reduction rather than full removal — which saved us money and kept the shade we wanted. They communicated with our neighbour directly to coordinate access and the whole job was done without any drama. The tree looks great and the relationship with next door is repaired. Can't ask for more than that.”