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Tree removal in Kurraba Point
Need a tree removed in Kurraba Point? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Kurraba Point is in the North Sydney Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller, crown 5 m wide, or trunk circumference 500 mm at ground level. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Kurraba Point
Waterfront and foreshore on Sydney Harbour.
- Access is the whole job: stairs, inclinators, a crane over the house, or working from the water. We have taken the truck and chipper across by barge.
- Trees lean toward the light over the water, so the weight sits out over the foreshore.
- Steep blocks running down to the water, with the tree between the house and the boatshed.
Trees we often see in waterfront and foreshore: Norfolk Island pine, Cocos palm, Sydney red gum, Blackbutt.
Council rules
Permit needed for: 5 m or taller, crown 5 m wide, or trunk circumference 500 mm at ground level
That's North Sydney council's test. It lists 14 exempt species and 9 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“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…”

Road closure and crane lift
Big lifts need traffic control and a crane pad.

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
Services in Kurraba Point: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Kurraba Point: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Kurraba Point?
Often. Kurraba Point is in the North Sydney Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller, crown 5 m wide, or trunk circumference 500 mm at ground level. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our North Sydney guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Kurraba Point?
None of Kurraba Point 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 Kurraba Point in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Kurraba Point includes Kurraba Point and Cremorne heritage conservation areas. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Kurraba Point?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Kurraba Point and nearby Cremorne Point, Neutral Bay and Cremorne.
How much does tree removal cost in Kurraba Point?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On waterfront blocks access is usually the biggest factor: stairs, an inclinator, a crane over the house or working from the water. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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