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Tree removal in Manly Vale
Need a tree removed in Manly Vale? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Manly Vale is in the Northern Beaches Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Manly Vale
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: Lemon-scented gum, Camphor laurel, Cocos palm, Jacaranda.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt)
That's Northern Beaches council's test. It lists 45 exempt species and 11 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 great, had a tree I needed removing along our fence in Collaroy. Was overquoted by other companies. The rest of the crew came out the next day. Top quality work with no corners cut. If I…”
Crane removal beside a church
Where a tree can't be lowered safely, the crane lifts each section clear over the building.
Rigging in an angophora
Clean-up at a commercial site
Branches go straight through the chipper; the site is swept before we leave.
Services in Manly Vale: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Manly Vale: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Manly Vale?
Often. Manly Vale is in the Northern Beaches Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Northern Beaches guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Manly Vale?
22% of Manly Vale 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.
Is Manly Vale in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Manly Vale includes the Manly Dam and Surrounds heritage conservation area. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Manly Vale?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Manly Vale and nearby North Manly, Balgowlah and Fairlight.
How much does tree removal cost in Manly Vale?
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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