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Tree removal in Guildford
Need a tree removed in Guildford? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Guildford is in the Cumberland City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Guildford
Established suburban blocks.
- 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.
- Roots in sewer and stormwater pipes.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Cocos palm, Jacaranda, Liquidambar, Spotted gum.
Council rules
Permit needed for: 4 m or taller
That's Cumberland council's test. It lists 38 exempt species and 10 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“Even though the weather was terrible, this team showed up on time and quickly and efficiently removed a large Canary Islands Date Palm from our front yard.”
Lifting the last spar
Backyard removal, before clean-up
Climber over the water
Services in Guildford: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Guildford: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Guildford?
Often. Guildford is in the Cumberland City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Cumberland guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Guildford?
6% of Guildford 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 Guildford?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Guildford and nearby Old Guildford, South Granville and Yennora.
How much does tree removal cost in Guildford?
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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Tree work in Guildford? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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