23 suburbs · 1 council
Tree removal in the Hills District
Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney, including the Hills District: castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville and the acreage out to Dural and Wisemans Ferry. Our AQF Level 5 consulting arborists know each council's rules. Free, no-obligation quotes: 0412 708 072.
Council rules
Which council are you in?
Each council sets its own tree rules. Pick yours for the step-by-step guide and checker.
| Council | A permit is usually needed for | Suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| The Hills | Taller than 6 m, canopy over 3 m, or trunk over 300 mm at the base (trees within 5 m of the house are exempt) | 23 |
Suburbs
Every suburb in the Hills District.
Each suburb page has its official canopy, bushfire and heritage data, and its council's rule.
Services
What we do in the Hills District.
Tree removal in the Hills District
Whole trees, taken down in sections, stump ground, site cleaned.
DetailsPruning & trimming in the Hills District
Deadwood, clearance from roofs and lines, weight reduction.
DetailsStump grinding in the Hills District
Ground 300–400 mm below the surface, ready to turf or replant.
DetailsHedges in the Hills District
Tall screening hedges cut back, shaped and cleaned up.
DetailsPalm removal in the Hills District
Cocos, Canary Island date palms and fan palms removed, stumps ground.
DetailsStorm & emergency in the Hills District
Fallen trees and hanging limbs made safe, then cleaned up.
DetailsArborist reports & permits in the Hills District
AQF Level 5 reports for council applications, DAs and disputes.
DetailsStrata in the Hills District
Scheduled maintenance, risk inspections and the paperwork committees need.
DetailsCommercial & councils in the Hills District
Councils, schools, builders, facilities managers, rail and airport.
DetailsRecent work
Recent jobs.
Backyard removal, before clean-up
Crew unloading from the barge
Truck and chipper by barge to a waterfront block
No road access, so the truck and chipper went across on a barge.
Reviews
What customers say.
★★★★★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!
★★★★★Absolutely an outstanding job on the Tree Lopping yesterday. Alex who gave the quote was clean tidy and respectable and they cleaned up so well after the job. Highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again.
★★★★★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.
★★★★★Highly recommend Above All Tree Services. Punctual, tidy and work all completed as quoted.
★★★★★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 quote and on the day changes - no problems and no unfair gauge at extras.
Questions
Tree work in the Hills District: questions.
Do you work in the Hills District?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including all 23 suburbs in the Hills District. Quotes are free and no-obligation.
Do the tree rules differ across the Hills District?
Yes. The Hills council sets its own tree rules, exempt species and council fees. Each council's page has the rules step by step, with a checker.
Are there heritage conservation areas in the Hills District?
Yes, in 4 of its 23 suburbs (NSW Planning Portal heritage mapping). Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application. Each suburb page lists its conservation areas.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in the Hills District?
In parts. 17 suburbs here are at least 20% bush fire prone land on the NSW RFS map. Whether the 10/50 rule applies depends on your exact address: check the RFS tool. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Free quote
Tree work in the Hills District? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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