Clearing Statement for Tree and Landscaping Work: What Stumps ‘R’ Us Holds

A clearing statement is a document that confirms a business or a project meets a government requirement before work begins. In tree and landscaping work, the one that matters most is the WSIB clearance certificate, and Stumps ‘R’ Us keeps a current one on file. This page explains what our clearance certificate covers and sorts out the other clearing statements you might hear about on a larger project.

What Our WSIB Clearance Certificate Covers

Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board issues our WSIB clearance certificate. The certificate is issued for our landscaping services activity, listed under NAICS code 561730. That code covers the work we do every day: tree removal, stump grinding, tree trimming, and lot clearing.

The certificate confirms two things. First, Stumps ‘R’ Us is registered with the WSIB. Second, our account is in good standing because we pay our premiums and file our reports on time. We renew the certificate as required by the WSIB, so it stays valid, and we provide a copy to any client before the job starts.

This good standing protects the people who hire us. Under Section 141 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, a business that hires a contractor can be charged for that contractor’s unpaid WSIB premiums. Our valid clearance certificate removes that risk. Commercial property owners, property managers, and municipalities ask for it before a crew arrives, and we hand it over without delay. For homeowners, the certificate is plain proof that Stumps ‘R’ Us is a registered, insured crew rather than an uninsured operator with a chainsaw.

What a Clearing Statement Means

People use “clearing statement” for several different documents, so it helps to sort them out. The right one depends on your project.

• WSIB clearance certificate: confirms a tree service pays its workplace insurance. Ask for this before any crew works on your property.
• Municipal grading clearance: a letter from your city that confirms a patio, pool, or regrade will not change drainage. Check with your local building department.
• Environmental clearing statement: applies to large land clearing under federal wildlife law, not to a single backyard tree.
• CRA clearance certificate: a tax document for settling an estate or closing a company, not something you need to hire a tree crew.

Most residential jobs only involve the first one. A larger or commercial project can touch the others, and our commercial property tree maintenance team helps you stage that work so it meets local rules. You can also review our guide on how to prepare for lot clearing before you start.

Get a Free Estimate From Stumps ‘R’ Us

The clearing statement you need depends on your project, so the simplest next step is a conversation. Tell us what you are doing, whether that is removing a tree, clearing a lot, or maintaining a commercial property, and tell us your municipality. Stumps ‘R’ Us points you to the right permits, provides our WSIB clearance certificate, and gives you a free estimate. Call or text our professional arborist at 519-854-8991, or get in touch today for reliable, affordable, and insured tree care across St. Thomas and Middlesex County.