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Tree removal in Fiddletown
Need a tree removed in Fiddletown? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Fiddletown 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 Fiddletown
Semi-rural and Cumberland Plain.
- Acreage and larger blocks with big old paddock trees, dead or dying trees, and fire breaks.
- Wide access usually means bigger equipment and faster work.
- New estates bring pre-construction removals and tree protection on building sites.
Trees we often see in semi-rural and Cumberland Plain: Spotted gum, Cabbage gum, Swamp oak, Grey box.
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.
★★★★★“I had a very large Eucalyptus tree removed from my place by Above All Tree Services and had an great experience! Alex came out quickly to give me a quote, and it was very reasonable compared to…”
Crane removal beside a church
Where a tree can't be lowered safely, the crane lifts each section clear over the building.
Rigging in an angophora
Clean-up at a commercial site
Branches go straight through the chipper; the site is swept before we leave.
Services in Fiddletown: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Fiddletown: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Fiddletown?
Often. Fiddletown 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 Fiddletown?
99% of Fiddletown 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 Fiddletown?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Fiddletown and nearby Berowra Waters, Forest Glen and Arcadia.
How much does tree removal cost in Fiddletown?
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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