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Tree removal in Burwood
Need a tree removed in Burwood? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Burwood is in the Burwood Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller, trunk 150 mm at 1.4 m, or crown 2 m or more. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Burwood
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: 4 m or taller, trunk 150 mm at 1.4 m, or crown 2 m or more
That's Burwood council's test. It lists 15 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.
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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 Burwood: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Burwood: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Burwood?
Often. Burwood is in the Burwood Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller, trunk 150 mm at 1.4 m, or crown 2 m or more. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Burwood guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Burwood?
None of Burwood is mapped as bush fire prone land. 10/50 entitlement areas use a different map, so this is only a guide: the 10/50 clearing rule probably won't apply. The RFS tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Is Burwood in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Burwood includes Wallace & Brady Streets, Burwood Road, Appian Way and Tahlee & Devonshire Streets heritage conservation areas. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Burwood?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Burwood and nearby Croydon, Burwood Heights and Enfield.
How much does tree removal cost in Burwood?
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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