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Tree removal in Dural
Need a tree removed in Dural? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Dural is in the Hornsby Shire Council area (parts are in The Hills Shire Council), 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 Dural
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: 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.
Check your rates notice. Dural straddles a council boundary: parts are in The Hills Shire Council. The Hills rules →
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“Absolutely an outstanding job on the Tree Lopping yesterday. Alex who gave the quote was clean tidy and respectable and they cleaned up so well after the job. Highly recommend this company and…”
Crew unloading from the barge
Crane lift between apartment blocks
EWP in a tall gum
Services in Dural: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Dural: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Dural?
Often. Dural 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 Dural?
81% of Dural 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 Dural?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Dural and nearby Westleigh, Cherrybrook and Glenhaven.
How much does tree removal cost in Dural?
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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Tree work in Dural? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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