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Tree removal in Haberfield
Need a tree removed in Haberfield? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Haberfield is in the Inner West Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller, trunk over 150 mm at 1.4 m, or canopy 2 m or more. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Haberfield
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, trunk over 150 mm at 1.4 m, or canopy 2 m or more
That's Inner West council's test. It lists 18 exempt species and 7 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“Alex was fantastic with the quote process and Wayne and the team did a great job with no mess! Happily recommend and have used above all trees multiple times.”
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.
Chipping on site
Dismantling a trunk above the bay
Services in Haberfield: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Haberfield: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Haberfield?
Often. Haberfield is in the Inner West Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller, trunk over 150 mm at 1.4 m, or canopy 2 m or more. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Inner West guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Haberfield?
None of Haberfield is mapped as bush fire prone land. 10/50 entitlement areas use a different map, so this is only a guide: the 10/50 clearing rule probably won't apply. The RFS tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Is Haberfield in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Haberfield includes the Haberfield Heritage Conservation Area (nominated area of State significance) heritage conservation area. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Haberfield?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Haberfield and nearby Leichhardt, Five Dock and Summer Hill.
How much does tree removal cost in Haberfield?
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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