Tri-Cities • Port Moody, BC

Tree Risk Assessments in Port Moody

Port Moody's hillside lots and inlet-facing exposure mean hazard trees come up often — leaning cedars on Heritage Mountain, storm-stressed firs near the water. A TRAQ risk assessment gives you the written documentation Port Moody's tree-permit process expects, whether you're applying to remove a hazardous tree or waiving the $75 permit fee.

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When to Call for Tree Risk Assessments (TRAQ) in Port Moody

If a Port Moody tree is leaning, has visible decay, or you want documentation before applying to remove it, a risk assessment is the right first step.

Permits & Bylaws in Port Moody

Port Moody's 2026 Tree Protection Bylaw waives the $75 permit fee for confirmed hazardous or dead trees, but the City wants a formal hazard assessment, not just a homeowner's description, to support that. Our TRAQ reports document species, size, condition, and risk in the format the City's process expects, whether for a straightforward removal or a tree on a strata lot, covenanted land, or in an Environmentally Sensitive Area.

Under the 2026 Tree Protection Bylaw (No. 3531), a permit is required for trees 30cm+ DBH on any property, and for trees 10cm+ DBH in an ESA/riparian zone, of a protected native species, or on a development site. Fee $75 + $370 deposit per tree; no fee for hazardous or dead trees (permit still required).

See Port Moody tree bylaws

Bylaw rules change. Verify current requirements directly with Port Moody before starting any work.

Our Risk Assessments Process

Consultation

We confirm what the report is for — a permit, an insurance claim, a dispute — so we quote and scope the right level of assessment.

Site Visit

Our certified arborist partner inspects the tree(s), assessing structure, health, and likelihood of failure using TRAQ methodology.

Analysis & Report

Findings are documented in a written report with photos, risk rating, and recommendations.

Delivery

You receive the completed report, ready to submit for your permit, claim, or file.

What Affects Risk Assessments Cost in Port Moody

Every job is unique, so we provide free, detailed estimates rather than one-size-fits-all pricing. The main factors:

Number of trees assessed
Level 1 vs. Level 3 assessment needed
Whether the property is on a strata lot, covenanted land, or in an ESA
Turnaround time needed for your permit application

Recent Risk Assessments Work in Port Moody

See examples of our risk assessments work across Tri-Cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the City treats a formal hazard assessment as stronger evidence than a homeowner complaint. Our report documents the hazardous or dead condition in the format Port Moody's process accepts, which is what supports the fee waiver.

Yes — steep, inlet-facing lots are common territory for us. We assess structure and lean risk with the slope and drainage in mind, not just the tree in isolation.

A Level 1 assessment starts at $575 for one tree or $725 for 2-4 trees; Level 3 and larger multi-tree jobs are quoted individually. If you end up booking removal or other work with us, the report cost credits back on a sliding scale.

Tree Risk Assessments (TRAQ) in Port Moody?

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Neighbourhoods We Serve

Inlet CentreHeritage MountainGlenayreCollege ParkSeaviewApril RoadPleasantsideMoody Centre

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