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Tree removal in Schofields
Need a tree removed in Schofields? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Schofields is in the Blacktown City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 3 m tall, or trunk over 200 mm at 1 m. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Schofields
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 3 m tall, or trunk over 200 mm at 1 m
That's Blacktown council's test. It has no exempt species list and 8 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 Schofields: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Schofields: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Schofields?
Often. Schofields is in the Blacktown City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 3 m tall, or trunk over 200 mm at 1 m. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Blacktown guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Schofields?
28% of Schofields 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 Schofields?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Schofields and nearby Nirimba Fields, Tallawong and Colebee.
How much does tree removal cost in Schofields?
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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Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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