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Tree removal in Berowra
Need a tree removed in Berowra? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Berowra is in the Hornsby Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 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 Berowra
Bushland edge on sandstone.
- Angophoras drop limbs, sometimes large ones on still summer days, so deadwood and weight-reduction pruning are common requests.
- Big native trees on steep, rocky blocks, often right at the back fence where the bush starts.
- Narrow side access and slopes: most removals here are sectional, lowered on ropes.
Trees we often see in bushland edge on sandstone: Sydney peppermint, Blackbutt, Turpentine, Sydney red gum.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 m of the house are exempt)
That's Hornsby council's test. It lists 24 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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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
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Questions
Tree work in Berowra: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Berowra?
Often. Berowra is in the Hornsby Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 m of the house are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Hornsby guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Berowra?
87% of Berowra 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 Berowra?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Berowra and nearby Mount Kuring-Gai, Berowra Heights and Cowan.
How much does tree removal cost in Berowra?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On steep, rocky bushland blocks most removals are sectional, lowered on ropes, which takes longer than a clear drop. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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