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Tree removal in South Turramurra
Need a tree removed in South Turramurra? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. South Turramurra is in the Ku-ring-gai Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller, or trunk 150 mm across at ground level (no exemptions in Blue Gum High Forest or on heritage land). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in South Turramurra
Bushland edge on sandstone.
- Shallow soil over sandstone means root plates can fail when the ground is saturated after heavy rain.
- Angophoras drop limbs, sometimes large ones on still summer days, so deadwood and weight-reduction pruning are common requests.
- Big native trees on steep, rocky blocks, often right at the back fence where the bush starts.
Trees we often see in bushland edge on sandstone: Blackbutt, Turpentine, Sydney red gum, Red bloodwood.
Council rules
Permit needed for: 5 m or taller, or trunk 150 mm across at ground level (no exemptions in Blue Gum High Forest or on heritage land)
That's Ku-ring-gai council's test. It lists 24 exempt species and 9 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 South Turramurra: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in South Turramurra: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in South Turramurra?
Often. South Turramurra is in the Ku-ring-gai Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller, or trunk 150 mm across at ground level (no exemptions in Blue Gum High Forest or on heritage land). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Ku-ring-gai guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in South Turramurra?
67% of South Turramurra is mapped as bush fire prone land. Some homes here may be able to use the 10/50 rule, but it's decided address by address, so check yours with the RFS tool first. The RFS tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Do you work in South Turramurra?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including South Turramurra and nearby North Epping, West Pymble and Marsfield.
How much does tree removal cost in South Turramurra?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On steep, rocky bushland blocks most removals are sectional, lowered on ropes, which takes longer than a clear drop. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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