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Tree removal in Cheltenham
Need a tree removed in Cheltenham? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham
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: Camphor laurel, Cocos palm, Jacaranda, Liquidambar.
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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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
Backyard removal, before clean-up
Services in Cheltenham: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Cheltenham: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Cheltenham?
Often. Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham?
44% of Cheltenham 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.
Is Cheltenham in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Cheltenham includes the Beecroft, Cheltenham heritage conservation area. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Cheltenham?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Cheltenham and nearby North Epping, Beecroft and Epping.
How much does tree removal cost in Cheltenham?
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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