Lane Cove · 2065
Tree removal in Greenwich
Need a tree removed in Greenwich? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Greenwich is in the Lane Cove Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m tall, canopy over 5 m, or trunk over 150 mm at 1 m (even dead trees need a fee-free permit). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Greenwich
Waterfront and foreshore on the Lane Cove River.
- Steep blocks running down to the water, with the tree between the house and the boatshed.
- Access is the whole job: stairs, inclinators, a crane over the house, or working from the water. We have taken the truck and chipper across by barge.
- Trees lean toward the light over the water, so the weight sits out over the foreshore.
Trees we often see in waterfront and foreshore: Cabbage tree palm, Norfolk Island pine, Cocos palm, Sydney red gum.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Over 4 m tall, canopy over 5 m, or trunk over 150 mm at 1 m (even dead trees need a fee-free permit)
That's Lane Cove council's test. It lists 28 exempt species and 3 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“Above All Tree Services were fantastic! Alex was tremendous when he came out to quote. Quick and easy and beyond happy with the work they’ve done for us. Feels like we’re living in a new place!”
Crane and truck on a street job
Road closure and crane lift
Big lifts need traffic control and a crane pad.
Sectional removal over the water
A gum taken down piece by piece from the top, each section lowered on ropes so nothing hits the house or the water.
Services in Greenwich: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Greenwich: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Greenwich?
Often. Greenwich is in the Lane Cove Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m tall, canopy over 5 m, or trunk over 150 mm at 1 m (even dead trees need a fee-free permit). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Lane Cove guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Greenwich?
13% of Greenwich 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 Greenwich in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Greenwich includes the Greenwich Conservation Area, Greenwich heritage conservation area. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Greenwich?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Greenwich and nearby Northwood, Wollstonecraft and St Leonards.
How much does tree removal cost in Greenwich?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On waterfront blocks access is usually the biggest factor: stairs, an inclinator, a crane over the house or working from the water. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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