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Tree removal in Mcmahons Point
Need a tree removed in Mcmahons Point? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Mcmahons Point is in the North Sydney Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller, crown 5 m wide, or trunk circumference 500 mm at ground level. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Mcmahons Point
Waterfront and foreshore on Sydney Harbour.
- 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: Swamp oak, Cabbage tree palm, Norfolk Island pine, Cocos palm.
Council rules
Permit needed for: 5 m or taller, crown 5 m wide, or trunk circumference 500 mm at ground level
That's North Sydney council's test. It lists 14 exempt species and 9 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…”
EWP pruning at a brick building
An elevated work platform gets the arborist to the canopy without climbing or damaging the tree.
Crane and truck on a street job
Road closure and crane lift
Big lifts need traffic control and a crane pad.
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Questions
Tree work in Mcmahons Point: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Mcmahons Point?
Often. Mcmahons Point is in the North Sydney Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller, crown 5 m wide, or trunk circumference 500 mm at ground level. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our North Sydney guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Mcmahons Point?
None of Mcmahons 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.
Is Mcmahons Point in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Mcmahons Point includes Union, Bank and Thomas Streets, McMahons Point South, McMahons Point North and Lavender Bay heritage conservation areas. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Mcmahons Point?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Mcmahons Point and nearby Lavender Bay, Waverton and North Sydney.
How much does tree removal cost in Mcmahons 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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