Free local estimates
On-site estimates are free throughout our regular service area, approximately 250 kilometres from Spruce Grove.
Rural tree service · danger trees · wildfire mitigation
Rural tree removal within 250 km of Spruce GroveDanger trees.
Deliberate work.
Rural properties are where we do our best work—technical removals, skilled felling, burnt-tree remediation and wildfire mitigation across acreages, farms and difficult sites.
Based in Lac Ste. Anne County · Free estimates within approximately 250 km of Spruce Grove · Larger projects across Alberta
WTA Level 3 Faller
WCB 11119443
$5M liability coverage
Fire-service recommended
Built for rural properties
Removal, felling and high-consequence field work.
Many arborist companies are built around pruning and tree health. Rafter Seven is built around the work that has to come down safely.
Danger trees, open-ground felling, tight targets, fire-damaged timber and larger rural scopes are our strongest work. We use climbing and skilled ground-based felling where possible, limiting unnecessary machinery, rutting and disturbance. When equipment or formal ISA arborist input is genuinely required, we coordinate it.
Fair pricing · personal service
Small by design.
Rafter Seven is intentionally owner-operated. Lower overhead helps keep professional tree work competitive and more affordable, while clients deal directly with the people responsible for planning and delivering the work.
Choose what stays
Keep felled material on site or include removal in the quote. The written scope makes clear what stays and what leaves.
Day-rate felling
For suitable large-area projects with safe drop zones, day-rate felling may offer better value than pricing every tree individually.
Reduced winter rates
Eligible felling projects may qualify for reduced winter rates. We do not climb frozen trees, and safety always determines whether work proceeds.
What we do
Tree work that demands more than a chainsaw.
From straightforward removals to tight-access, high-consequence sites, the plan changes with the hazards—not the standard of work.
Climbing & rigging
Rope-access work and sectional dismantling where structures, utilities, roads or limited access change the job.
Technical removal details →Danger-tree felling
Controlled rural and large-project felling for dead, compromised, fire-damaged and difficult trees.
Tree removal services →Tree trimming add-on
Selective trimming and deadwood removal are available when booked with tree-removal work. We do not offer standalone trimming services.
What we take on →Wildfire & burnt-tree work
Fire mitigation assessments, fuel reduction, danger-tree removal and remediation in fire-affected stands.
Wildfire service details →Material options
Limbing, bucking, stacking and off-site material removal are scoped to the job. Keep the material or include removal.
Material options →Large felling projects
Efficient, planned felling for acreages, commercial properties, rights-of-way and multi-tree projects, with day-rate options where suitable.
Large-project capability →Extended project capability
Mulching & stump grinding
For projects requiring forestry mulching or stump grinding, we coordinate trusted subcontractors as part of the overall scope.
ISA arborist support
ISA Certified Arborists are engaged when formal arboricultural expertise, assessment or documentation is required.
What to expect
A clear process from first look to final payment.
We use Square to keep estimates, client agreements, approvals and payments organized in one familiar system.
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Free local estimate
Within our regular 250 km service area, we inspect the trees, access, hazards, targets and cleanup requirements at no charge.
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Square estimate & agreement
You receive the written scope, price and client agreement electronically through Square.
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Approve & schedule
Review the documents, approve the work and we schedule a date that fits the project and conditions.
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Invoice & payment
After the work, Square keeps the invoice and available payment options together for a clear closeout.
Client feedback
What clients say about the work.
Five-star Google feedback and extensive Facebook recommendations from Alberta homeowners, acreage owners and public-sector clients.
Selected Google & Facebook client feedback
A lot of the trees were a high risk for falling on our house. … It was impressive how quickly and efficiently they were able to take down so many trees, and clean them up. … We can sleep at night without worrying about trees falling on our house.
Rachel KirklandGoogle review · 5 stars
I read the reviews and he was everything the reviews said. Craig was quick to respond with my inquiry, came to my home to see what would need to be done and had a quote with all the details of what needed to be done. He kept me informed prior to, the day of, and follow up!
Donna McQuadeGoogle review · 5 stars
Excellent service from start to finish! … What impressed me most was their ability to work in a very tight space with zero issues. They made a tough job look easy.
Matthew RowanGoogle review · 5 stars
They took down the biggest spruce tree we’ve ever seen without a single mishap. Absolutely worth every penny. And if your spouse insists, “I can take that tree down,” trust me—hire these guys and protect both your property and your relationship.
Kari HomeniukGoogle review · 5 stars
Craig and his crew are amazing to work with. They dropped over 30 trees at my place and put them down exactly where they wanted them. Most were 60 to 80-plus feet and tight to outbuildings and fences.
Marc RobertsGoogle review · 5 stars
Craig’s a wizard. He removed a bunch of sick/dead trees that were leaning precariously over our home. … Using pulleys and careful planning he threaded the needle without damage to anything.
Lauren CorscaddenFacebook recommendation
Why Rafter Seven
Qualified, insured and prepared.
Every site is assessed around what can go wrong: tree condition, drop zone, access, structures, utilities, traffic and the people working below.
- Qualified field leadershipWTA Level 3 Faller and former BC Wildfire danger-tree experience.
- Specialists when requiredISA Certified Arborists and equipment subcontractors are brought in when the project calls for them.
- Hazard-led planningClear work zones, deliberate controls and a plan matched to the site.
- Clean, safe handoffDirect communication, defined scope and a jobsite left clean, orderly and safe.
Municipal & wildfire capability
Municipal and larger-project capability.
We support public-sector, community and wildfire-related tree work with defined scope, field leadership and practical felling capability.
WCB-Alberta account 11119443
$5 million liability insurance
Year-round operations
Public-sector recommendation
Read the full project review →
“Contract was on time, on budget. Craig worked with our crew to make sure everything was done safe and everyone knew what was being done.”
Lesser Slave Regional Fire Service · Marten Beach & Canyon CreekMunicipal and contract inquiries are handled by owner Bronwyn Taylor. Send the organization, location and proposed scope by email.
Selected work
Recent work across Alberta.
Residential removals, fire mitigation and field operations across Alberta.
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Service area
Year-round tree service within 250 km of Spruce Grove.
We operate year-round, including through winter when many tree companies stop for the season. Our regular coverage includes Spruce Grove, Edmonton and counties, municipalities, cities, towns, hamlets, acreages and rural properties within approximately 250 km of Spruce Grove.
Key areas include Sturgeon County, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Legal, Beaumont, Leduc, Leduc County, Ardrossan, Gibbons, Redwater, Morinville, Westlock and St. Albert.
Larger, specialized and multi-day projects are considered elsewhere in Alberta case by case.
See service-area details →Explore independent fire mitigation assessments, practical homeowner actions and links to official third-party wildfire resources.
Explore fire mitigation → In the media Rooted in resilience.Read the Heartheld Magazine feature about the experience, family values and responsibility behind Rafter Seven.
Visit the media page →Treaty acknowledgement
Rafter Seven works across Alberta on lands connected to Treaties 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10, and within the homeland of the Métis. We acknowledge the First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples whose histories, cultures, knowledge and stewardship continue to shape these lands.
Our work is inseparable from forests, communities and the land. We recognize that acknowledgement must be reflected in respectful relationships and responsible work.
Bronwyn Taylor · Owner
Have a tree you’re concerned about?
Request a tree removal estimate or fire mitigation assessment.
We’ll review the basics, ask what matters and arrange a site visit when needed.