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Tree removal in Linley Point
Need a tree removed in Linley Point? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Linley Point 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 Linley Point
Waterfront and foreshore on the Lane Cove River.
- 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.
- 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 we often see in waterfront and foreshore: Cocos palm, Sydney red gum, Blackbutt, Swamp oak.
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.
★★★★★“Alex was fantastic with the quote process and Wayne and the team did a great job with no mess! Happily recommend and have used above all trees multiple times.”
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
Dismantling a trunk above the bay
Services in Linley Point: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Linley Point: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Linley Point?
Often. Linley Point 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 Linley Point?
None of Linley 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.
Do you work in Linley Point?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Linley Point and nearby Lane Cove West and Lane Cove.
How much does tree removal cost in Linley 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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