When I finish cutting a tree or limbing a large branch, I don't leave you with a pile of brush and a problem. I bring my chipper right to your property, process everything on the spot, and haul away or leave behind whatever works best for you. It saves trips, keeps your yard clean, and turns waste into something useful.
What wood chipping actually involves in the Edmonton area
Wood chipping is the process of feeding branches, limbs and brush through a mechanical chipper that reduces them to small, uniform pieces. The result is wood chips: lightweight material roughly the size of your thumb or smaller, depending on what goes through. I own and operate my own chipper, and I bring it to your address as part of most tree work I do. If you've already cut down branches yourself and have a pile sitting in your yard, I can also come out just to chip that pile, no tree work required. The chips come out the side chute into a pile on your property, or directly into a truck if you want them removed.
Why it matters
Chipping solves several problems at once. First, it eliminates the mess. A pile of branches takes up space, looks untidy, and invites insects and rodents to nest in it. Chipping it on site means I don't need to make multiple truck trips to haul away long, bulky material; the chips compress down to a fraction of the original volume. Second, the chips themselves are valuable. Many people spread them in garden beds, around shrubs, or under trees because they hold moisture through our dry summers, suppress weeds, and break down slowly to improve soil. If you don't want them, I take the lot away and leave your property swept clean. Either way, you avoid renting a dumpster or paying to have the material hauled separately.
When to schedule wood chipping in Old Strathcona
I chip year-round, whenever I'm on your property doing tree work. If I'm pruning a mature ash or spruce, removing dead limbs from an aspen, or taking down a tree entirely, the chipper runs as I work. This happens in any season, though spring and early summer see the most activity as people notice winter damage and plan their landscape work. You might also call me in late summer or autumn if you've done your own cutting and want the results processed. There's no bad time to chip; the machine handles green wood, dry wood, and everything in between. The only real constraint is access: I need to fit my truck and chipper through your gate or driveway, which I'll confirm when you call.
How it works
Here's how it works from your first call to the end. You describe the job: maybe you want a tree pruned, maybe you have a pile of brush you've already cut. I ask about access (gate width, overhead wires, surface) and roughly how much material there is. I give you a free estimate over the phone or, if it's complex, I visit to see it in person. On the day of work, I arrive with my truck and chipper. As I cut or process material, I feed branches into the chipper. The chips fall into a pile on your lawn, driveway, or directly into my truck. Once the work is done, I sweep the lane and driveway so you're not left with scattered debris. If you want the chips, they're yours to use or I can help spread them. If you'd rather they go, I load them and take them away.
Different Scenarios for Wood Chipping
Wood chipping covers several scenarios. The most common is chipping as part of a tree removal or major pruning job: I cut the tree or limbs and chip everything as I go. Another case is storm cleanup after heavy snow or wind knocks down branches; I'll chip all the fallen material right there. A third is hedge or shrub trimming: if you have a caragana hedge or overgrown cedar that needs cutting back, the trimmings go straight into the chipper. Finally, there's the DIY scenario: you've spent a weekend cutting back your own trees or clearing brush, you have a pile, and you want it gone or processed without renting equipment yourself. I handle that too. In every case, the chips stay or leave depending on what you prefer, and I leave the site clean.
