- 519-324-7118
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Century Tree Service provides safe, professional tree care for residential and commercial properties across Windsor and Essex County. Owner-operated by Devin Mills — fully insured, WSIB compliant, and committed to honest pricing on every job.
Century Tree Service is an owner-operated tree care company serving Windsor and all of Essex County. Founded by Devin Mills, our approach is simple: show up on time, provide honest advice, do the work safely, and leave your property better than we found it. Devin personally oversees every project from the initial estimate through final cleanup, so you always know who is responsible for the quality of the work.
We provide a full range of tree care services including tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding, storm damage cleanup, tree planting, and new growth training. Windsor’s mature urban forest — including its large silver maples, Norway maples, and honey locusts — requires knowledgeable, experienced care from people who understand the local landscape.
When a tree becomes hazardous, diseased, or structurally compromised, professional removal protects your home and property. We use controlled rigging, sectional dismantling, and crane-assisted techniques to handle removals of any complexity. Every job includes full debris cleanup and site restoration.
Professional trimming keeps your trees healthy, structurally sound, and looking their best year-round. We perform crown thinning, deadwood removal, clearance pruning, and canopy shaping tailored to each species. Proper pruning also reduces storm damage risk and improves the overall appearance of your property.
Leftover stumps create tripping hazards, attract pests, and take up valuable yard space. We grind stumps below ground level and backfill the area so it’s ready for replanting or lawn restoration. Grinding also eliminates harborage for carpenter ants and wood-boring insects that threaten nearby trees.
Storms can leave fallen trees, broken limbs, and dangerous debris across your property with little warning. We provide fast emergency response for downed trees, leaning hazards, and storm damage throughout Windsor and Essex County. We coordinate with utility providers when needed and supply documentation to support your insurance claim.
The right tree in the right location adds shade, beauty, and long-term value to your property. We assist with species selection, site assessment, proper planting, and post-planting care instructions for every job. Windsor’s Zone 7b climate supports a wide range of species, and we recommend resilient native options like bur oak, hackberry, and Kentucky coffeetree.
Young trees need early structural guidance to develop strong branch architecture and a balanced canopy over time. Addressing issues early costs far less than managing problems in a mature tree down the road. Proper training in the early years reduces long-term risk and sets each tree up for a healthy, lasting life on your property for decades to come.
Owner-Operated, Every Job. Devin Mills is on-site for every project — not a revolving door of anonymous subcontractors you have never met. You deal with one person from the initial estimate through final cleanup. Our customers consistently mention this in their reviews: you know exactly who is doing the work and who stands behind it.
Fully Insured and WSIB Compliant. Century Tree Service carries comprehensive commercial general liability insurance and full WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) coverage. This protects you, your property, and our crew on every job. We provide proof of insurance on request before any work begins — and we encourage every homeowner to ask any tree service company for the same.
Honest Pricing, No Surprises. The price we quote is the price you pay. No hidden fees, no upselling once we start, no pressure to approve work you did not ask for. If we see something additional that might need attention, we explain it clearly and let you decide. Our customers frequently describe our pricing as reasonable and fair — because it is.
Clean, Respectful Work. Every job ends with a thorough site cleanup. All branches, wood chips, and debris are removed. We rake the work area and leave your property looking better than we found it. This is not a detail we skip — our customers call it out in nearly every review because it matters to them, and it matters to us.
Serving Windsor and All of Essex County. Based in Kingsville, Century Tree Service provides professional tree care across Windsor, Tecumseh, LaSalle, Amherstburg, Lakeshore, Essex, Leamington, Wheatley, and surrounding communities. Local knowledge and regional reach.
First detected in the Windsor-Detroit area in 2002, the Emerald Ash Borer has killed millions of ash trees across Ontario and beyond. The beetle attacks all native ash species, with mortality rates reaching 99 percent within a decade. Many Windsor properties still have standing dead ash, declining trees, or old stumps that need attention. A qualified arborist can assess whether treatment or removal is the right call.
Windsor manages approximately 87,000 street and park trees, dominated by honey locust, Norway maple, and silver maple. Each species has distinct care needs that require a trained eye to identify and address properly. Silver maples are prone to storm breakage, Norway maples need canopy thinning, and honey locusts are vulnerable to borers. Knowing those differences is what separates a qualified arborist from an untrained one.
Windsor sits in Plant Hardiness Zone 7b — Ontario’s warmest zone — with mild winters but increasingly severe summer weather patterns. Its position along the Detroit River exposes the city to high winds, thunderstorms, and ice storms. Climate change is intensifying these conditions, putting growing stress on urban trees. Proactive maintenance and regular hazard assessments are more important than ever for local property owners.
Every project in our gallery represents real work completed by our team across Windsor and Essex County. These are jobs done by our crew, on local properties, for real customers.
Tree removal in Windsor typically ranges from $300 to $3,500 or more depending on the tree's size, species, location, and accessibility. Small trees under 25 feet generally fall in the $300 to $800 range. Medium trees between 25 and 50 feet usually cost between $800 and $1,500. Large trees over 50 feet can run $1,500 to $3,500 or higher, especially when they are near power lines, buildings, or in locations with limited equipment access. Century Tree Service provides free, no-obligation estimates so you know the exact cost before any work begins.
The City of Windsor does not currently have a private property tree removal bylaw, which means you generally do not need a municipal permit to remove a tree on your own residential land. However, trees located on city-owned property — including street trees and park trees — are protected under By-law 135-2004, and fines for damaging them can range from $1,000 to $100,000. Tree removal may also be subject to the federal Species at Risk Act if the tree hosts a protected species, or the Migratory Birds Convention Act if it provides active nesting habitat. If you are unsure whether your tree falls under any of these protections, ask your arborist before proceeding.
For most hardwood species common in Windsor — including silver maple, Norway maple, and honey locust — late winter through early spring is the ideal window for pruning, while the tree is still dormant. Dormant-season pruning reduces stress on the tree, minimizes the risk of disease transmission, and allows the tree to heal more effectively once growth resumes. Deadwood removal and hazard reduction pruning can be performed safely at any time of year. Avoid heavy pruning during the active growing season from May through August when possible, as fresh wounds attract pests and the tree uses more energy to recover.
Yes. Century Tree Service carries comprehensive commercial general liability insurance and is fully WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) compliant. This protects you as the property owner, your home and structures, and our crew on every job site. We provide proof of insurance upon request before any work begins — and we strongly encourage homeowners to ask any tree service company for the same documentation. Hiring an uninsured operator puts your property and finances at serious risk if something goes wrong.
Yes. We provide emergency tree removal and storm damage cleanup for fallen trees, leaning hazards, and debris across Windsor and Essex County. If a tree has fallen on your home, vehicle, fence, or is blocking access to your property, contact us immediately at 519-324-7118. We prioritize situations involving safety risks to people or structures and respond as quickly as possible. We also help with documentation and photographs to support insurance claims for storm-related damage.
Windsor was one of the first places in North America where the Emerald Ash Borer was detected back in 2002, and the beetle has since killed millions of ash trees across Ontario. If you have an ash tree on your Windsor property, it should be assessed by a qualified tree care professional. Depending on the tree's current health, it may be treatable with insecticide injections if the infestation is still in its early stages. If the tree is already significantly declined or dead, removal is recommended before it becomes a safety hazard. Dead ash trees become brittle quickly and can drop large limbs or fall entirely without warning.
Homeowners and property managers trust us for reliable tree care, clear communication, and consistent results. We take pride in completing each job safely, efficiently, and with respect for every property we work on.
Ready to take care of that tree? Whether you need a removal, trimming, stump grinding, or just want a professional opinion on a tree that concerns you, contact Century Tree Service today. Devin Mills personally handles every estimate, and there is never any pressure or obligation.
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