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Tree removal in Blakehurst
Need a tree removed in Blakehurst? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Blakehurst is in the Georges River Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm or more at ground level, or 3 m branch spread. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Blakehurst
Waterfront and foreshore on the Georges River.
- Steep blocks running down to the water, with the tree between the house and the boatshed.
- Access is the whole job: stairs, inclinators, a crane over the house, or working from the water. We have taken the truck and chipper across by barge.
- Trees lean toward the light over the water, so the weight sits out over the foreshore.
Trees we often see in waterfront and foreshore: Sydney red gum, Blackbutt, Swamp oak, Cabbage tree palm.
Council rules
Permit needed for: 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm or more at ground level, or 3 m branch spread
That's Georges River council's test. It lists 26 exempt species and 10 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“I had a very large Eucalyptus tree removed from my place by Above All Tree Services and had an great experience! Alex came out quickly to give me a quote, and it was very reasonable compared to…”

Backyard removal, before clean-up

Climber over the water

EWP pruning at a brick building
An elevated work platform gets the arborist to the canopy without climbing or damaging the tree.
Services in Blakehurst: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Blakehurst: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Blakehurst?
Often. Blakehurst is in the Georges River Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm or more at ground level, or 3 m branch spread. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Georges River guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Blakehurst?
5% of Blakehurst 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.
Do you work in Blakehurst?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Blakehurst and nearby Kyle Bay, Carss Park and Connells Point.
How much does tree removal cost in Blakehurst?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On waterfront blocks access is usually the biggest factor: stairs, an inclinator, a crane over the house or working from the water. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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