54 suburbs · 1 council
Tree removal on the Northern Beaches
Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney, including the Northern Beaches: manly to Palm Beach, the Pittwater foreshores and the Frenchs Forest plateau. Our AQF Level 5 consulting arborists know each council's rules. Free, no-obligation quotes: 0412 708 072.
Council rules
Which council are you in?
Each council sets its own tree rules. Pick yours for the step-by-step guide and checker.
| Council | A permit is usually needed for | Suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Beaches | Over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt) | 54 |
Suburbs
Every suburb on the Northern Beaches.
Each suburb page has its official canopy, bushfire and heritage data, and its council's rule.
Northern Beaches
Services
What we do on the Northern Beaches.
Tree removal in the Northern Beaches
Whole trees, taken down in sections, stump ground, site cleaned.
DetailsPruning & trimming in the Northern Beaches
Deadwood, clearance from roofs and lines, weight reduction.
DetailsStump grinding in the Northern Beaches
Ground 300–400 mm below the surface, ready to turf or replant.
DetailsHedges in the Northern Beaches
Tall screening hedges cut back, shaped and cleaned up.
DetailsPalm removal in the Northern Beaches
Cocos, Canary Island date palms and fan palms removed, stumps ground.
DetailsStorm & emergency in the Northern Beaches
Fallen trees and hanging limbs made safe, then cleaned up.
DetailsArborist reports & permits in the Northern Beaches
AQF Level 5 reports for council applications, DAs and disputes.
DetailsStrata in the Northern Beaches
Scheduled maintenance, risk inspections and the paperwork committees need.
DetailsCommercial & councils in the Northern Beaches
Councils, schools, builders, facilities managers, rail and airport.
DetailsRecent work
Recent jobs.
Backyard removal, before clean-up
Crew unloading from the barge
Truck and chipper by barge to a waterfront block
No road access, so the truck and chipper went across on a barge.
Reviews
What customers say.
★★★★★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 could give 10 stars I would.
★★★★★Above All Tree Services were fantastic! Alex was tremendous when he came out to quote. Quick and easy and beyond happy with the work they’ve done for us. Feels like we’re living in a new place!
★★★★★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 will definitely use them again.
★★★★★Alex was fantastic with the quote process and Wayne and the team did a great job with no mess! Happily recommend and have used above all trees multiple times.
★★★★★Highly recommend Above All Tree Services. Punctual, tidy and work all completed as quoted.
Questions
Tree work on the Northern Beaches: questions.
Do you work on the Northern Beaches?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including all 54 suburbs on the Northern Beaches. Quotes are free and no-obligation.
Do the tree rules differ across the Northern Beaches?
Yes. Northern Beaches council sets its own tree rules, exempt species and council fees. Each council's page has the rules step by step, with a checker.
Are there heritage conservation areas on the Northern Beaches?
Yes, in 14 of its 54 suburbs (NSW Planning Portal heritage mapping). Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application. Each suburb page lists its conservation areas.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply on the Northern Beaches?
In parts. 38 suburbs here are at least 20% bush fire prone land on the NSW RFS map. Whether the 10/50 rule applies depends on your exact address: check the RFS tool. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Free quote
Tree work on the Northern Beaches? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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