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Tree removal in Chatswood West
Need a tree removed in Chatswood West? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Chatswood West is in the Willoughby City Council area (parts are in City of Ryde), where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m, crown over 3 m, or trunk girth over 600 mm at 1.4 m (local natives at any size). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Chatswood West
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: Over 4 m, crown over 3 m, or trunk girth over 600 mm at 1.4 m (local natives at any size)
That's Willoughby council's test. It lists 29 exempt species and 10 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Check your rates notice. Chatswood West straddles a council boundary: parts are in City of Ryde. Ryde rules →
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“From the quote by Alex, to the job itself, very polite, cooperative and satisfactory. Worked with me and my plan, gave advice and carried out the job to my complete satisfaction. Very competitive…”
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 Chatswood West: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Chatswood West: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Chatswood West?
Often. Chatswood West is in the Willoughby City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m, crown over 3 m, or trunk girth over 600 mm at 1.4 m (local natives at any size). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Willoughby guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Chatswood West?
61% of Chatswood West 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 Chatswood West?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Chatswood West and nearby Lane Cove North, Lindfield and Chatswood.
How much does tree removal cost in Chatswood West?
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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