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Tree removal in Lane Cove
Need a tree removed in Lane Cove? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Lane Cove 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
Established suburban blocks.
- Roots in sewer and stormwater pipes.
- 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.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Liquidambar, Spotted gum, Lemon-scented gum, Camphor laurel.
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.
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…”
Crew unloading from the barge
Crane lift between apartment blocks
EWP in a tall gum
Services in Lane Cove: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Lane Cove: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Lane Cove?
Often. Lane Cove 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?
10% of Lane Cove 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?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Lane Cove and nearby Riverview, Longueville and Lane Cove North.
How much does tree removal cost in Lane Cove?
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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