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Tree removal in Kogarah
Need a tree removed in Kogarah? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Kogarah is in the Bayside Council area (parts are in Georges River Council), where a permit is usually needed for taller than 3 m, or trunk wider than 300 mm. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Kogarah
Established suburban blocks.
- 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.
- Overhanging branches and neighbour disputes over leaves, gumnuts and shade.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Jacaranda, Liquidambar, Spotted gum, Lemon-scented gum.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Taller than 3 m, or trunk wider than 300 mm
That's Bayside council's test. It lists 15 exempt species and 9 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Check your rates notice. Kogarah straddles a council boundary: parts are in Georges River Council. Georges River rules →
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“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!”
Crane over a hedge and footpath
Crew unloading from the barge
Crane lift between apartment blocks
Services in Kogarah: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Kogarah: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Kogarah?
Often. Kogarah is in the Bayside Council area, where a permit is usually needed for taller than 3 m, or trunk wider than 300 mm. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Bayside guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Kogarah?
None of Kogarah 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 Kogarah in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Kogarah includes the Kogarah South heritage conservation area. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Kogarah?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Kogarah and nearby Monterey, Beverley Park and Carlton.
How much does tree removal cost in Kogarah?
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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