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Tree removal in Marsfield
Need a tree removed in Marsfield? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Marsfield is in the City of Ryde area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller, or trunk 150 mm or more at 1.4 m. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Marsfield
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: Camphor laurel, Cocos palm, Jacaranda, Liquidambar.
Council rules
Permit needed for: 4 m or taller, or trunk 150 mm or more at 1.4 m
That's Ryde council's test. It lists 24 exempt species and 7 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 Marsfield: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Marsfield: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Marsfield?
Often. Marsfield is in the City of Ryde area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller, or trunk 150 mm or more at 1.4 m. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Ryde guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Marsfield?
26% of Marsfield 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 Marsfield?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Marsfield and nearby Macquarie Park, North Epping and Eastwood.
How much does tree removal cost in Marsfield?
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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Tree work in Marsfield? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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