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Tree removal in Willoughby
Need a tree removed in Willoughby? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Willoughby is in the Willoughby City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m, crown over 3 m, or trunk girth over 600 mm at 1.4 m (local natives at any size). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 0412 708 072.
Tree work in Willoughby
Established suburban blocks.
- 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.
- Roots in sewer and stormwater pipes.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Cocos palm, Jacaranda, Liquidambar, Spotted gum.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Over 4 m, crown over 3 m, or trunk girth over 600 mm at 1.4 m (local natives at any size)
That's Willoughby council's test. It lists 29 exempt species and 10 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
★★★★★“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…”
Clean-up at a commercial site
Branches go straight through the chipper; the site is swept before we leave.
Crane over a hedge and footpath
Crew unloading from the barge
Services in Willoughby: Tree removal · Pruning & trimming · Stump grinding · Hedges · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & councils
Questions
Tree work in Willoughby: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Willoughby?
Often. Willoughby is in the Willoughby City Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 4 m, crown over 3 m, or trunk girth over 600 mm at 1.4 m (local natives at any size). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Willoughby guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Willoughby?
1% of Willoughby 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 Willoughby in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Willoughby includes South Chatswood and Artamon heritage conservation areas. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Willoughby?
Yes. We're a Sutherland Shire business working right across Sydney, including Willoughby and nearby Willoughby East, North Willoughby and Naremburn.
How much does tree removal cost in Willoughby?
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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