Winter
Dec. to March
- Dormant pruning of hardwoods
- Preventive cabling
- Inspection after ice storms or storms
Tree pruning and tree care in Valleyfield
Your trees are worth decades of growth. We keep them healthy, strong and safe, with planned work done to professional standards.
InsuredLiability insurance, proof on request
FreeAssessment and quote, no obligation
QualifiedQuebec arboriculture diploma (DEP)
What we do
in your trees
Four specialties, one team, from diagnosis to the finished job.
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Pruning and trimming
Clean pruning that strengthens the tree's structure instead of weakening it. More light on your property, fewer risky branches over the house.
- Structural pruning
- Deadwood removal
- Roof and wire clearance
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Tree health diagnosis
A clear picture of your trees' real condition: disease, fungi, cracks, insects. You know exactly what to do and what to watch.
- Ground and aerial inspection
- Written report on request
- Before buying or after a storm
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Cabling
A discreet cable system that supports weak limbs or trunks. You keep a mature tree instead of losing it.
- Dynamic or static cables
- Codominant trunks
- Installation follow-up
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Cedar hedges
A dense, straight, even hedge that keeps your privacy. Trimmed at the right time to stay full year after year.
- Annual trimming
- Reshaping
- Tall and shared hedges
topping.
We preserve.
Cutting off a tree's crown weakens it for good: it grows back in fragile shoots and becomes more dangerous than before. We prune to professional standards and never top a tree.
A mature tree can't be replaced. Structural pruning, cabling, diagnosis: what looks doomed can often be kept. Removal is a last resort, only when a tree is dangerous and nothing else can make it safe.
Three steps.
No surprises.
- 1
On-site assessment
An arborist comes to your place, examines your trees and takes the time to understand what you want.
- 2
Quote and plan
You get a clear price and a plan that explains what to do, why, and at what time of year.
- 3
The work
The crew does the planned work to professional standards. Full yard cleanup is available as an option.
Optional yard cleanup
We pick up the branches, chip or haul away the debris and rake up. This service is billed separately and shown on the invoice.
The right care
at the right time
Every season has its work. Here's when we usually step in.
Spring
April to May
- Diagnosis at bud break
- Deadwood removal
- Planning summer work
Summer
June to August
- Cedar hedge trimming
- Roof and wire clearance
- Insect and disease monitoring
Fall
Sept. to Nov.
- Last hedge trim early in the season
- Cabling before storm season
- Pre-winter diagnosis
In the field
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Our clients
say it best
5.013 Google reviews
- ★★★★★ Google review, in French
Excellent prix
Travail très professionnel
Retour d'appel très rapide pour soumission
Travaux exécutés dans un délai très rapide
Très ponctuel 👍👍👍Nathalie L. - ★★★★★ Google review, in French
Service impeccable! Travail soigné et professionnel. Tout a été bien nettoyé après l’intervention. Très satisfait, je recommande sans hésiter !
Maude G. - ★★★★★ Google review, in French
Très satisfait du service de M. Labonté. En plus d’offrir un prix très intéressant, il a su offrir un service de qualité tout en étant très professionnel dans son approche. Je recommande fortement!
Mathis P. - ★★★★★ Google review, in French
Excellent service ! Tout a été fait en toute sécurité et le terrain était impeccable après son passage. Je recommande à 100 %!
Jérémie D. - ★★★★★ Google review, in French
Minutieux et professionnel avec prix compétitif, merci beaucoup M.Labonté pour votre beau travail.
Myriam B. - ★★★★★ Google review, in French
Excellent service professionnel! Je ferai appel à eux de nouveau sans hésiter!
Lilly M.
Local people,
trained to climb
“You can't undo a tree. A bad cut stays visible for ten years.”
Olivier Labonté grew up in Montérégie-Ouest and has been working in trees for 3 years. He founded Entretien Labonté to offer arboriculture that cares for trees instead of cutting them down. Every assessment is done by him or an arborist on his team. No salespeople, no subcontractors.
More about Olivier (French)We come
to you
Based in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, we cover all of Montérégie-Ouest. The assessment is free anywhere in the area.
13municipalities
35 kmaround Valleyfield
Don't see your town? Call us, we often travel farther.
- 01Salaberry-de-ValleyfieldBase
- 02Saint-Timothée7 km
- 03Beauharnois21 km
- 04Coteau-du-Lac6 km
- 05Les Cèdres9 km
- 06Saint-Zotique9 km
- 07Vaudreuil-Dorion18 km
- 08Rivière-Beaudette16 km
- 09Ormstown17 km
- 10Huntingdon19 km
- 11Châteauguay33 km
- 12Saint-Lazare16 km
- 13Rigaud28 km
Frequently asked
questions
Do you remove trees?
Rarely, and only as a last resort: when a tree is dangerous and nothing else can make it safe. Our specialty is tree preservation and health: pruning, diagnosis, cabling and hedge trimming. And we never top trees.
Pruning, trimming, “émondage”: what is the difference?
None in practice. In Quebec, “émondage” is the everyday word and “élagage” the technical one; in English both are simply tree pruning or trimming. None of them means cutting the tree down. Good pruning rarely removes more than 20% of the branches at once, as the City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield recommends.
How much does it cost?
Every tree is different: the price depends on the species, height, access and scope of work. That's why we come out to assess on site and give you a clear, free, no-obligation quote.
When is the best time to prune?
It depends on the species and the goal. Most pruning is best done outside the growing season, but some species have their own needs. We'll recommend the right time during the assessment.
How do I know if my tree is unhealthy?
Dead branches, fungi at the base, peeling bark, sparse foliage or cracks are signs to take seriously. An on-site diagnosis confirms the tree's real condition and the options to preserve it.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. The on-site assessment and detailed quote are free and come with no obligation.
Get your trees assessed
Free, no-obligation on-site assessment. Reply within 24 to 48 business hours.
514 409-4050Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.info@entretienlabonte.ca