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Tree removal in Nelson
Need a tree removed in Nelson? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Nelson is in the The Hills Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for taller than 6 m, canopy over 3 m, or trunk over 300 mm at the base (trees within 5 m of the house are exempt). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Nelson
Semi-rural and Cumberland Plain.
- Acreage and larger blocks with big old paddock trees, dead or dying trees, and fire breaks.
- Wide access usually means bigger equipment and faster work.
- New estates bring pre-construction removals and tree protection on building sites.
Trees we often see in semi-rural and Cumberland Plain: Grey box, Forest red gum, Narrow-leaved ironbark, Spotted gum.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Taller than 6 m, canopy over 3 m, or trunk over 300 mm at the base (trees within 5 m of the house are exempt)
That's The Hills council's test. It lists 38 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.
★★★★★“Highly recommend Above All Tree Services. Punctual, tidy and work all completed as quoted.”
Chipping on site
Dismantling a trunk above the bay
Truck and chipper by barge to a waterfront block
No road access, so the truck and chipper went across on a barge.
Services in Nelson: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Nelson: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Nelson?
Often. Nelson is in the The Hills Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for taller than 6 m, canopy over 3 m, or trunk over 300 mm at the base (trees within 5 m of the house are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our The Hills guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Nelson?
100% of Nelson is mapped as bush fire prone land. Some homes here may be able to use the 10/50 rule, but it's decided address by address, so check yours with the RFS tool first. The RFS tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Do you work in Nelson?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Nelson and nearby Box Hill, Gables and Annangrove.
How much does tree removal cost in Nelson?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On larger semi-rural blocks wide access often means bigger equipment and faster work, which helps the price. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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Tree work in Nelson? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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