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Tree removal in Northmead
Need a tree removed in Northmead? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Northmead is in the City of Parramatta Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller (3 m on heritage and special character land, any size on biodiversity land). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Northmead
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: 5 m or taller (3 m on heritage and special character land, any size on biodiversity land)
That's Parramatta council's test. It lists 15 exempt species and 13 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 Northmead: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Northmead: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Northmead?
Often. Northmead is in the City of Parramatta Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller (3 m on heritage and special character land, any size on biodiversity land). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Parramatta guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Northmead?
22% of Northmead 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 Northmead?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Northmead and nearby Winston Hills, North Parramatta and Constitution Hill.
How much does tree removal cost in Northmead?
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 Northmead? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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