143 suburbs · 9 councils
Tree removal in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs
Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney, including Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs: the city, inner west, Canterbury-Bankstown and the eastern beaches and harbour suburbs. Our AQF Level 5 consulting arborists know each council's rules. Free, no-obligation quotes: 0412 708 072.
Council rules
Which council are you in?
Each council sets its own tree rules. Pick yours for the step-by-step guide and checker.
| Council | A permit is usually needed for | Suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| City of Sydney | 5 m or taller, canopy over 5 m, or trunk over 300 mm at ground level | 28 |
| Inner West | 4 m or taller, trunk over 150 mm at 1.4 m, or canopy 2 m or more | 20 |
| Canada Bay | 5 m or taller, trunk over 300 mm at ground level, or canopy over 4 m | 16 |
| Burwood | 4 m or taller, trunk 150 mm at 1.4 m, or crown 2 m or more | 5 |
| Strathfield | 4 m or taller, or trunk girth over 500 mm at 1 m | 4 |
| Canterbury-Bankstown | 5 m or taller (any size on heritage, biodiversity-mapped or foreshore land) | 37 |
| Randwick | 5 m or taller, 4 m canopy, or 400 mm trunk circumference at 1 m | 14 |
| Waverley | 3 m or taller, or 3 m canopy spread (pruning trees under 5 m is exempt) | 9 |
| Woollahra | Over 5 m tall, or branch spread over 3 m | 10 |
Suburbs
Every suburb in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs.
Each suburb page has its official canopy, bushfire and heritage data, and its council's rule.
Canterbury-Bankstown
Services
What we do in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs.
Tree removal in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs
Whole trees, taken down in sections, stump ground, site cleaned.
DetailsPruning & trimming in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs
Deadwood, clearance from roofs and lines, weight reduction.
DetailsStump grinding in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs
Ground 300–400 mm below the surface, ready to turf or replant.
DetailsHedges in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs
Tall screening hedges cut back, shaped and cleaned up.
DetailsPalm removal in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs
Cocos, Canary Island date palms and fan palms removed, stumps ground.
DetailsStorm & emergency in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs
Fallen trees and hanging limbs made safe, then cleaned up.
DetailsArborist reports & permits in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs
AQF Level 5 reports for council applications, DAs and disputes.
DetailsStrata in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs
Scheduled maintenance, risk inspections and the paperwork committees need.
DetailsCommercial & councils in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs
Councils, schools, builders, facilities managers, rail and airport.
DetailsRecent work
Recent jobs.
Backyard removal, before clean-up
Crew unloading from the barge
Truck and chipper by barge to a waterfront block
No road access, so the truck and chipper went across on a barge.
Reviews
What customers say.
★★★★★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 will definitely use them again.
★★★★★Alex was fantastic with the quote process and Wayne and the team did a great job with no mess! Happily recommend and have used above all trees multiple times.
★★★★★Highly recommend Above All Tree Services. Punctual, tidy and work all completed as quoted.
★★★★★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 quote and on the day changes - no problems and no unfair gauge at extras.
★★★★★Even though the weather was terrible, this team showed up on time and quickly and efficiently removed a large Canary Islands Date Palm from our front yard.
Questions
Tree work in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs: questions.
Do you work in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including all 143 suburbs in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs. Quotes are free and no-obligation.
Do the tree rules differ across Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs?
Yes. Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs covers 9 councils (City of Sydney, Inner West, Canada Bay, Burwood, Strathfield, Canterbury-Bankstown, Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra), and each sets its own tree rules, exempt species and council fees. Each council's page has the rules step by step, with a checker.
Are there heritage conservation areas in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs?
Yes, in 82 of its 143 suburbs (NSW Planning Portal heritage mapping). Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application. Each suburb page lists its conservation areas.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Sydney Metro, inner west & eastern suburbs?
In parts. 6 suburbs here are at least 20% bush fire prone land on the NSW RFS map. Whether the 10/50 rule applies depends on your exact address: check the RFS tool. See the 10/50 rule explained.
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