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Tree removal in Hurstville
Need a tree removed in Hurstville? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Hurstville is in the Georges River Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm or more at ground level, or 3 m branch spread. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Hurstville
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: 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm or more at ground level, or 3 m branch spread
That's Georges River council's test. It lists 26 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.
★★★★★“Alex was great, had a tree I needed removing along our fence in Collaroy. Was overquoted by other companies. The rest of the crew came out the next day. Top quality work with no corners cut. If I…”
Clean-up at a commercial site
Branches go straight through the chipper; the site is swept before we leave.
Crane over a hedge and footpath
Crew unloading from the barge
Services in Hurstville: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Hurstville: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Hurstville?
Often. Hurstville is in the Georges River Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm or more at ground level, or 3 m branch spread. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Georges River guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Hurstville?
None of Hurstville 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 Hurstville in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Hurstville includes the O'Briens Estate heritage conservation area. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Hurstville?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Hurstville and nearby Penshurst, Allawah and South Hurstville.
How much does tree removal cost in Hurstville?
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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