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Tree removal in Westmead
Need a tree removed in Westmead? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Westmead is in the City of Parramatta Council area (parts are in Cumberland City Council), where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller (3 m on heritage and special character land, any size on biodiversity land). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Westmead
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 (3 m on heritage and special character land, any size on biodiversity land)
That's Parramatta council's test. It lists 15 exempt species and 13 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Check your rates notice. Westmead straddles a council boundary: parts are in Cumberland City Council. Cumberland 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 Westmead: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Westmead: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Westmead?
Often. Westmead is in the City of Parramatta Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller (3 m on heritage and special character land, any size on biodiversity land). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Parramatta guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Westmead?
None of Westmead 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.
Do you work in Westmead?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Westmead and nearby Mays Hill, Wentworthville and Parramatta.
How much does tree removal cost in Westmead?
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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Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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