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Tree removal in Allambie Heights
Need a tree removed in Allambie Heights? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Allambie Heights is in the Northern Beaches Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Allambie Heights
Established suburban blocks.
- Overhanging branches and neighbour disputes over leaves, gumnuts and shade.
- Trees planted 40 to 60 years ago that are now far too big for where they stand: over the roof, against the house, lifting the driveway.
- Roots in sewer and stormwater pipes.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Cocos palm, Jacaranda, Liquidambar, Spotted gum.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt)
That's Northern Beaches council's test. It lists 45 exempt species and 11 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“Alex was great, had a tree I needed removing along our fence in Collaroy. Was overquoted by other companies. The rest of the crew came out the next day. Top quality work with no corners cut. If I…”
Sectional removal over the water
A gum taken down piece by piece from the top, each section lowered on ropes so nothing hits the house or the water.
Chipping on site
Dismantling a trunk above the bay
Services in Allambie Heights: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Allambie Heights: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Allambie Heights?
Often. Allambie Heights is in the Northern Beaches Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Northern Beaches guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Allambie Heights?
76% of Allambie Heights is mapped as bush fire prone land. Some homes here may be able to use the 10/50 rule, but it's decided address by address, so check yours with the RFS tool first. The RFS tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Is Allambie Heights in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Allambie Heights includes the Manly Dam and Surrounds heritage conservation area. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Allambie Heights?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Allambie Heights and nearby North Balgowlah, Brookvale and Beacon Hill.
How much does tree removal cost in Allambie Heights?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. A tree over the roof or against the house usually comes down in sections, so it's priced on time and care rather than size alone. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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