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Tree removal in Baulkham Hills
Need a tree removed in Baulkham Hills? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Baulkham Hills is in the The Hills Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for taller than 6 m, canopy over 3 m, or trunk over 300 mm at the base (trees within 5 m of the house are exempt). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Baulkham Hills
Established suburban blocks.
- Roots in sewer and stormwater pipes.
- 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.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Liquidambar, Spotted gum, Lemon-scented gum, Camphor laurel.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Taller than 6 m, canopy over 3 m, or trunk over 300 mm at the base (trees within 5 m of the house are exempt)
That's The Hills council's test. It lists 38 exempt species and 9 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
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Dismantling a trunk above the bay
Truck and chipper by barge to a waterfront block
No road access, so the truck and chipper went across on a barge.
Crane removal beside a church
Where a tree can't be lowered safely, the crane lifts each section clear over the building.
Services in Baulkham Hills: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Baulkham Hills: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Baulkham Hills?
Often. Baulkham Hills is in the The Hills Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for taller than 6 m, canopy over 3 m, or trunk over 300 mm at the base (trees within 5 m of the house are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our The Hills guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Baulkham Hills?
13% of Baulkham Hills is mapped as bush fire prone land, mostly along its bushland edges. The 10/50 rule may apply to some addresses — check yours with the RFS tool. The RFS tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Is Baulkham Hills in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Baulkham Hills includes the Balcombe Heights Community Buildings Complex and Cropley House heritage conservation area. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Baulkham Hills?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Baulkham Hills and nearby Winston Hills, Bella Vista and Norwest.
How much does tree removal cost in Baulkham Hills?
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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