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Tree removal in Strathfield
Need a tree removed in Strathfield? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Strathfield is in the Strathfield Municipal Council area (parts are in Burwood Council), where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller, or trunk girth over 500 mm at 1 m. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Strathfield
Established suburban blocks.
- Roots in sewer and stormwater pipes.
- 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.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Liquidambar, Spotted gum, Lemon-scented gum, Camphor laurel.
Council rules
Permit needed for: 4 m or taller, or trunk girth over 500 mm at 1 m
That's Strathfield council's test. It lists 29 exempt species and 7 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Check your rates notice. Strathfield straddles a council boundary: parts are in Burwood Council. Burwood rules →
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“From the quote by Alex, to the job itself, very polite, cooperative and satisfactory. Worked with me and my plan, gave advice and carried out the job to my complete satisfaction. Very competitive…”
Dismantling a trunk above the bay
Truck and chipper by barge to a waterfront block
No road access, so the truck and chipper went across on a barge.
Crane removal beside a church
Where a tree can't be lowered safely, the crane lifts each section clear over the building.
Services in Strathfield: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Strathfield: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Strathfield?
Often. Strathfield is in the Strathfield Municipal Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller, or trunk girth over 500 mm at 1 m. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Strathfield guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Strathfield?
None of Strathfield 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.
Is Strathfield in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Strathfield includes Redmyre Road Conservation Area, Strathfield, Homebush Road Conservation Area, Strathfield, Mosely & Roberts Streets and Churchill Avenue Conservation Area, Strathfield- Federation Houses Group heritage conservation areas. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Strathfield?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Strathfield and nearby Homebush, Enfield and Burwood.
How much does tree removal cost in Strathfield?
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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