243 suburbs · 8 councils
Tree removal in Western Sydney
Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney, including Western Sydney: parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Liverpool, Campbelltown and Camden. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta | 5 m or taller (3 m on heritage and special character land, any size on biodiversity land) | 24 |
| Cumberland | 4 m or taller | 20 |
| Blacktown | Over 3 m tall, or trunk over 200 mm at 1 m | 51 |
| Penrith | 3.5 m or taller, or trunk over 100 mm at 1.4 m | 34 |
| Fairfield | Over 4 m tall, 3 m spread, or trunk over 75 mm at 1 m (much smaller on riparian land) | 24 |
| Liverpool | Over 3.5 m tall, 4 m spread or 400 mm trunk at 1 m (council’s 2024 guidelines give different figures; check first) | 34 |
| Campbelltown | Over 3 m tall, 500 mm trunk circumference at ground level, or 4 m crown spread | 34 |
| Camden | 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm across at 1 m, or 3 m branch span | 22 |
Suburbs
Every suburb in Western Sydney.
Each suburb page has its official canopy, bushfire and heritage data, and its council's rule.
Blacktown
Penrith
Liverpool
Campbelltown
Services
What we do in Western Sydney.
Tree removal in Western Sydney
Whole trees, taken down in sections, stump ground, site cleaned.
DetailsPruning & trimming in Western Sydney
Deadwood, clearance from roofs and lines, weight reduction.
DetailsStump grinding in Western Sydney
Ground 300–400 mm below the surface, ready to turf or replant.
DetailsHedges in Western Sydney
Tall screening hedges cut back, shaped and cleaned up.
DetailsPalm removal in Western Sydney
Cocos, Canary Island date palms and fan palms removed, stumps ground.
DetailsStorm & emergency in Western Sydney
Fallen trees and hanging limbs made safe, then cleaned up.
DetailsArborist reports & permits in Western Sydney
AQF Level 5 reports for council applications, DAs and disputes.
DetailsStrata in Western Sydney
Scheduled maintenance, risk inspections and the paperwork committees need.
DetailsCommercial & councils in Western Sydney
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.
★★★★★Spoke with Alex in the office who was very knowledgeable and a great help. Needed a job done quickly and was able to help. Great service thank you so much!
★★★★★Alex was great, had a tree I needed removing along our fence in Collaroy. Was overquoted by other companies. The rest of the crew came out the next day. Top quality work with no corners cut. If I could give 10 stars I would.
★★★★★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!
★★★★★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.
Questions
Tree work in Western Sydney: questions.
Do you work in Western Sydney?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including all 243 suburbs in Western Sydney. Quotes are free and no-obligation.
Do the tree rules differ across Western Sydney?
Yes. Western Sydney covers 8 councils (Parramatta, Cumberland, Blacktown, Penrith, Fairfield, Liverpool, Campbelltown and Camden), 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 Western Sydney?
Yes, in 17 of its 243 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 Western Sydney?
In parts. 119 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.
Free quote
Tree work in Western Sydney? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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