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Tree removal in Gledswood Hills
Need a tree removed in Gledswood Hills? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Gledswood Hills is in the Camden Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm across at 1 m, or 3 m branch span. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Gledswood Hills
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: 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm across at 1 m, or 3 m branch span
That's Camden council's test. It lists 5 exempt species and 6 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
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…”
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 Gledswood Hills: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Gledswood Hills: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Gledswood Hills?
Often. Gledswood Hills is in the Camden Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm across at 1 m, or 3 m branch span. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Camden guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Gledswood Hills?
28% of Gledswood Hills 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.
Do you work in Gledswood Hills?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Gledswood Hills and nearby Gregory Hills, Kearns and Catherine Field.
How much does tree removal cost in Gledswood Hills?
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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Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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