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Tree removal in Old Guildford
Need a tree removed in Old Guildford? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Old Guildford is in the Fairfield City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m tall, 3 m spread, or trunk over 75 mm at 1 m (much smaller on riparian land). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Old Guildford
Established suburban blocks.
- 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.
- Roots in sewer and stormwater pipes.
- Overhanging branches and neighbour disputes over leaves, gumnuts and shade.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Lemon-scented gum, Camphor laurel, Cocos palm, Jacaranda.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Over 4 m tall, 3 m spread, or trunk over 75 mm at 1 m (much smaller on riparian land)
That's Fairfield council's test. It lists 30 exempt species and 11 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“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!”
Crane and truck on a street job
Road closure and crane lift
Big lifts need traffic control and a crane pad.
Sectional removal over the water
A gum taken down piece by piece from the top, each section lowered on ropes so nothing hits the house or the water.
Services in Old Guildford: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Old Guildford: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Old Guildford?
Often. Old Guildford is in the Fairfield City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m tall, 3 m spread, or trunk over 75 mm at 1 m (much smaller on riparian land). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Fairfield guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Old Guildford?
None of Old Guildford 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.
Do you work in Old Guildford?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Old Guildford and nearby Guildford, Yennora and Fairfield East.
How much does tree removal cost in Old Guildford?
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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