Woollahra · 2027
Tree removal in Point Piper
Need a tree removed in Point Piper? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Point Piper is in the Woollahra Municipal Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 5 m tall, or branch spread over 3 m. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Point Piper
Waterfront and foreshore on Sydney Harbour.
- Access is the whole job: stairs, inclinators, a crane over the house, or working from the water. We have taken the truck and chipper across by barge.
- Trees lean toward the light over the water, so the weight sits out over the foreshore.
- Steep blocks running down to the water, with the tree between the house and the boatshed.
Trees we often see in waterfront and foreshore: Norfolk Island pine, Cocos palm, Sydney red gum, Blackbutt.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Over 5 m tall, or branch spread over 3 m
That's Woollahra council's test. It lists 18 exempt species and 6 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“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…”
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.
Chipping on site
Services in Point Piper: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Point Piper: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Point Piper?
Often. Point Piper is in the Woollahra Municipal Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 5 m tall, or branch spread over 3 m. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Woollahra guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Point Piper?
None of Point Piper 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 Point Piper?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Point Piper and nearby Double Bay, Bellevue Hill and Rose Bay.
How much does tree removal cost in Point Piper?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On waterfront blocks access is usually the biggest factor: stairs, an inclinator, a crane over the house or working from the water. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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