Providing safe, affordable, and professional tree services in the Kootenay region

Our Services

Our services are available for both residential and commercial customers, including those in remote worksites. We offer a range of services including, but not limited to: 

  • Detailed assessments of a tree's overall health, including potential disease, pest infestations, or structural issues that may require intervention

  • Inspections to identify trees that pose a risk to property or people due to structural weakness, decay, or location, with recommendations for removal or maintenance.

  • Safe and efficient removal of trees that are dead, diseased, hazardous, or unwanted for landscaping purposes.

  • Pruning and cutting back tree branches to improve health, appearance, or safety, or to remove overgrowth affecting nearby structures.

  • Clearing and managing vegetation around power lines and other utility infrastructure to ensure compliance with safety regulations and prevent outages.

  • Regular shaping and maintenance of hedges to ensure healthy growth, aesthetic appeal, and boundary definition.

  • Seasonal snow-clearing services for residential properties, ensuring safe access and reducing slip hazards during winter months.

About Us

Instinct Tree is an arboriculture service based in Southern BC, servicing the Kootenay/Columbia, and Boundary regions. We are committed to providing affordable, safe, and professional services. We work closely with our customers to ensure that we meet their expectations and needs. We hold ourselves to a high standard of work and prioritize the safety and health of the site and all who use it.

  • An arborist in a tree

    Nikko Ippolito

    OWNER, ARBORIST

    - West Kootenay Region

    - Certified Utility Arborist (CUA)

    - Industry Training Authority (ITA) Certified Arborist

    - Danger Tree Assessor (DTA) Certified

    - Fully Insured

  • An arborist wearing safety gear, climbing a tall tree in a forest, surrounded by green leaves and branches under a blue sky.

    Ty McPherson

    ARBORIST

    - Boundary Region

    - Certified Utility Arborist (CUA)

    - Industry Training Authority (ITA) Certified Arborist

    - Danger Tree Assessor (DTA) Certified

    - Fully Insured

What Our Clients Say

  • "Nikko was punctual and professional. He took out an 80' cottonwood and several smaller trees and had them bucked and chipped in no time. He assessed the rest of our trees to be healthy and all are standing after the wild Dec 17th windstorm in rossland! Thank you!"

    Jim O’Rourke

  • "Good guys. Talented team!"

    Monty McCallum

  • "Sean and I had Instinct Tree & Outdoors over today to take down our last tall pine tree. They arrived on time, were friendly and professional and did a great job."

    Jessica Matt

  • "I'd like to give a shout out to an amazing contractor that I recently had the pleasure of working with. I manage a large property outside of Salmo and hired Nikko to remove a dozen or so dangerous trees, all near structures. Good work and great prices from a truly talented climber/arborist. Feel free to contact him if you need some trees dropped."

    Matthew Gyuricza

  • "Had them out at our Shuswap Lake property a few times now to cut down dangerous trees and open up the access to the property. Very skilled and professional team. We will be highly recommending them to others! Thank you for the great job Nikko!"

    Tyler Cartier

  • "Really good service. Brayden did a great job of getting the work done quickly, at a reasonable price. The clean up and removal were also really well done, and greatly appreciated! Yes, I highly recommend Instinct for your arborist work!"

    F.G. Paul Clark

  • "Thanks for all of you and Ty’s hard work! Can’t wait to see the clearing and de-limbing."

    Grand Forks ATV Club

  • "Fantastic experience with this company. They were safe, efficient, and did a great job. Highly recommend Nikko and his team."

    Big Bay

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Arborist climbing a tree in the West Kootenays

Get in Touch with Instinct Tree

Need expert advice or a quote? We're here to help with all your tree care needs. Whether it’s tree health assessments, removal, or seasonal snow removal, we offer safe and professional services for residential and commercial properties, including remote locations.

Reach out today by phone or email, and we’ll work with you to keep your outdoor spaces healthy, safe, and beautiful.