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Tree removal in North Willoughby
Need a tree removed in North Willoughby? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. North Willoughby is in the Willoughby City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m, crown over 3 m, or trunk girth over 600 mm at 1.4 m (local natives at any size). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in North Willoughby
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: Liquidambar, Spotted gum, Lemon-scented gum, Camphor laurel.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Over 4 m, crown over 3 m, or trunk girth over 600 mm at 1.4 m (local natives at any size)
That's Willoughby council's test. It lists 29 exempt species and 10 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“Spoke with Alex in the office who was very knowledgeable and a great help. Needed a job done quickly and was able to help. Great service thank you so much!”
Climber over the water
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
Services in North Willoughby: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in North Willoughby: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in North Willoughby?
Often. North Willoughby is in the Willoughby City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m, crown over 3 m, or trunk girth over 600 mm at 1.4 m (local natives at any size). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Willoughby guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in North Willoughby?
None of North Willoughby 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 North Willoughby in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. North Willoughby includes Hollywood Crescent and Horsley Avenue heritage conservation areas. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in North Willoughby?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including North Willoughby and nearby Willoughby East, Middle Cove and Willoughby.
How much does tree removal cost in North Willoughby?
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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