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Tree removal in Lane Cove West
Need a tree removed in Lane Cove West? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Lane Cove West is in the Lane Cove Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m tall, canopy over 5 m, or trunk over 150 mm at 1 m (even dead trees need a fee-free permit). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Lane Cove West
Bushland edge on sandstone.
- Narrow side access and slopes: most removals here are sectional, lowered on ropes.
- 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: Turpentine, Sydney red gum, Red bloodwood, Scribbly gum.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Over 4 m tall, canopy over 5 m, or trunk over 150 mm at 1 m (even dead trees need a fee-free permit)
That's Lane Cove council's test. It lists 28 exempt species and 3 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
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Photos of our work.
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Lifting the last spar
Backyard removal, before clean-up
Climber over the water
Services in Lane Cove West: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Lane Cove West: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Lane Cove West?
Often. Lane Cove West is in the Lane Cove Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m tall, canopy over 5 m, or trunk over 150 mm at 1 m (even dead trees need a fee-free permit). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Lane Cove guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Lane Cove West?
35% of Lane Cove West is mapped as bush fire prone land, mostly along its bushland edges. The 10/50 rule may apply to some addresses — check yours with the RFS tool. The RFS tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Do you work in Lane Cove West?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Lane Cove West and nearby Lane Cove North, East Ryde and Lane Cove.
How much does tree removal cost in Lane Cove West?
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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