Serving Castlegar and the West Kootenays since 2006.

Kodiak Tree Service is a local business opened in 2006. KTS is owned and operated by Jeff Kernohan, a Castlegar resident who has been working in arboriculture since 1996. His vision is to offer British Columbia’s residential, municipal and commercial sectors the latest techniques in Arboriculture while being conscious of the environment.

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Kodiak Tree Service

Improper tree care can take many years to correct itself and in some cases, never corrects itself at all. Hiring a professional will INCREASE YOUR PROPERTY VALUE and help ensure SAFETY.


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Certified ArboristsWe employ ISA Certified Arborists who are trained and well equipped to provide proper care of your trees. KTS is dedicated to employing highly skilled and trained staff.

Kodiak Tree Service gladly provides documented proof of liability insurance and WCB coverage as part of every estimate.

Public and personal safety is number one at KTS. Equally important is providing honest reliable work and achieving the goals set by our clients while respecting nature’s flora and fauna.

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If you are in need of service, please use our online work request form to provide us with some information and book an appointment to speak with a Kodiak representative at your earliest convenience.

What Our Customers Are Saying:

  • This is our second experience with Jeff, who's crew was polite, professional, left our place clean and even enjoyed our two curious dogs who loved the men who made them sticks.
    Shell K.
  • Very punctual and left work place clean.
    John V.
  • Highly professional and a pleasure to work with. The guys are very friendly and we're very respectful of our property.
    Veronique D.
  • Great overall experience. Jeff did just what we wanted when he said he would and charged us less than he'd quoted
    Tarah R.

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