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Tree removal in Rydalmere
Need a tree removed in Rydalmere? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Rydalmere 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 Rydalmere
Established suburban blocks.
- 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.
- Roots in sewer and stormwater pipes.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Spotted gum, Lemon-scented gum, Camphor laurel, Cocos palm.
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.
★★★★★“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…”

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

Road closure and crane lift
Big lifts need traffic control and a crane pad.
Services in Rydalmere: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Rydalmere: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Rydalmere?
Often. Rydalmere 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 Rydalmere?
None of Rydalmere 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 Rydalmere?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Rydalmere and nearby Dundas, Rosehill and Ermington.
How much does tree removal cost in Rydalmere?
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 Rydalmere? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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