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Tree removal in Appin
Need a tree removed in Appin? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Appin is in the Wollondilly Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 3 m tall, 450 mm trunk circumference at 1 m, or 3 m branch span. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Appin
Semi-rural and Cumberland Plain.
- Acreage and larger blocks with big old paddock trees, dead or dying trees, and fire breaks.
- Wide access usually means bigger equipment and faster work.
- New estates bring pre-construction removals and tree protection on building sites.
Trees we often see in semi-rural and Cumberland Plain: Spotted gum, Cabbage gum, Swamp oak, Grey box.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Over 3 m tall, 450 mm trunk circumference at 1 m, or 3 m branch span
That's Wollondilly council's test. It lists 36 exempt species and 8 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“Highly recommend Above All Tree Services. Punctual, tidy and work all completed as quoted.”
EWP in a tall gum
Climbing a gum for pruning
Deadwood and weight reduction by a climber, each cut made just outside the branch collar as the pruning standard AS 4373 sets out.
Lifting the last spar
Services in Appin: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Appin: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Appin?
Often. Appin is in the Wollondilly Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 3 m tall, 450 mm trunk circumference at 1 m, or 3 m branch span. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Wollondilly guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Appin?
98% of Appin 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.
Do you work in Appin?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Appin and nearby Wedderburn, Gilead and Darkes Forest.
How much does tree removal cost in Appin?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On larger semi-rural blocks wide access often means bigger equipment and faster work, which helps the price. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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