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Tree removal in Warrawee
Need a tree removed in Warrawee? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Warrawee 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 Warrawee
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: 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.
★★★★★“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 Warrawee: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Warrawee: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Warrawee?
Often. Warrawee 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 Warrawee?
3% of Warrawee 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.
Is Warrawee in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Warrawee includes Warrawee, Heydon Avenue, Warrawee and Woodville Avenue, Wahroonga, Wahroonga and Laurel Avenue/King Street heritage conservation areas. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Warrawee?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Warrawee and nearby Turramurra and Wahroonga.
How much does tree removal cost in Warrawee?
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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