Koala Tree · London, ON · Serving London, Komoka, Delaware, Strathroy, Mount Brydges & St. Thomas

Koala Tree climber suspended from a crane hook, with the crane boom extended over a residential street
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Crane & technical tree removal

Large trees, tight spaces, careful work.

For trees over houses, near lines or with no easy access: rigging, spider lift and crane-assisted removal.

Three ways in

The right method for the tree and the site.

Jason Korkidakis rigging a leaning stem with a lanyard and rope

Climbing & rigging

Pieces lowered under control on ropes when there's no room to drop them.

Aerial view of the Koala Tree spider lift reaching from a front yard over a hedge into a tree

Spider lift

Tracks through narrow gates on mats and reaches over structures from the lawn.

Koala Tree climber in a harness riding a crane hook, climbing lines trailing below

Crane-assisted

Crane-assisted removals for large trees and tight sites.

How a technical removal runs

Assessed first. Planned carefully.

01

Assessment

Every technical removal is assessed first: the tree, targets, access and method.

02

Permit check

Trees 50 cm+ in London may need a City permit. Tree Permits

03

Plan & crew

Our 8-person crew, rigging plan and equipment chosen for the site.

04

Removal & clean-up

Controlled removal, chipping, wood moved by mechanical lifting machine, site cleaned.

Koala Tree spider lift boom with the Koala Tree lettering, raised into a tree
Koala Tree spider lift set up on outriggers and mats
Crane boom raised above brick homes and an autumn tree, with a Koala Tree climber on the hook line

Payment terms

How payment works

$150 assessmentJason assesses the tree on site and explains what it needs and why.
Multiple payment optionsCredit card available.
Quotes valid 30 daysEvery quote states its date and scope in plain language.

Reviews

Tight access and big trees, in clients' words.

From our Google reviews, in clients’ own words.

5.0

5.0 stars · 55 Google reviews

Read all reviews on Google

“What a great company to deal with. Right from first meeting Jason for the quote to booking and then the actual day. You can tell Jason cares about what he is doing. He made it look so easy to get the equipment through my gate and into my backyard. He trimmed the tree exactly as we discussed. His team that arrived for clean up were great as well. I'm impressed! Price was great as well. Thanks Jason for a job I've dreaded for years!”

Michelle Masse · Google review

“Great company!! We unfortunately had to bring down a massive maple tree that was diseased, Jason and his team did all the work from permits, cutting, cleaning up and taking extra precautions not to damage anything in our yard. True professionals - you cant go wrong hiring these guys!”

Bob Chawah · Google review

Koala Tree spider lift set up in a backyard with an arborist in the raised basket
Better trees. Better decisions.

A big tree in a tight spot?

Send photos and a short description. We'll tell you how we'd approach it.

Prefer to talk? Call 226-224-5877 · Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm · info@koalatree.ca