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Tree removal in Illawong
Need a tree removed in Illawong? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business. Illawong is in the Sutherland Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for trunk 100 mm or more across at 500 mm high, any bushland vegetation, or anything within 4 m of a creek. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Illawong
Bushland edge on sandstone on the Georges River.
Illawong looks over the Georges River, with steep blocks running down to bushland and the water. Access and slope drive most of the work here.
- Shallow soil over sandstone means root plates can fail when the ground is saturated after heavy rain.
- Angophoras drop limbs, sometimes large ones on still summer days, so deadwood and weight-reduction pruning are common requests.
Trees we often see in bushland edge on sandstone: Sydney red gum, Red bloodwood, Scribbly gum, Sydney peppermint.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Trunk 100 mm or more across at 500 mm high, any bushland vegetation, or anything within 4 m of a creek
That's Sutherland Shire council's test. It lists 32 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.
★★★★★“Highly recommend Above All Tree Services. Punctual, tidy and work all completed as quoted.”
Chipping on site
Dismantling a trunk above the bay
Truck and chipper by barge to a waterfront block
No road access, so the truck and chipper went across on a barge.
Services in Illawong: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Illawong: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Illawong?
Often. Illawong is in the Sutherland Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for trunk 100 mm or more across at 500 mm high, any bushland vegetation, or anything within 4 m of a creek. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Sutherland Shire guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Illawong?
58% of Illawong is mapped as bush fire prone land. Some homes here may be able to use the 10/50 rule, but it's decided address by address, so check yours with the RFS tool first. The RFS tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Do you work in Illawong?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Illawong and nearby Lugarno, Bonnet Bay and Alfords Point.
How much does tree removal cost in Illawong?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On steep, rocky bushland blocks most removals are sectional, lowered on ropes, which takes longer than a clear drop. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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