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Tree removal in Cattai
Need a tree removed in Cattai? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Cattai 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 Cattai
Semi-rural and Cumberland Plain.
- Wide access usually means bigger equipment and faster work.
- New estates bring pre-construction removals and tree protection on building sites.
- Acreage and larger blocks with big old paddock trees, dead or dying trees, and fire breaks.
Trees we often see in semi-rural and Cumberland Plain: Forest red gum, Narrow-leaved ironbark, Spotted gum, Cabbage gum.
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.
★★★★★“Spoke with Alex in the office who was very knowledgeable and a great help. Needed a job done quickly and was able to help. Great service thank you so much!”
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.
Crane and truck on a street job
Services in Cattai: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Cattai: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Cattai?
Often. Cattai 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 Cattai?
95% of Cattai 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 Cattai?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Cattai and nearby Maraylya, South Maroota and Glenorie.
How much does tree removal cost in Cattai?
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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