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Tree removal in Berrilee
Need a tree removed in Berrilee? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Berrilee is in the Hornsby Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 m of the house are exempt). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 02 9154 5133.
Tree work in Berrilee
Semi-rural and Cumberland Plain.
- New estates bring pre-construction removals and tree protection on building sites.
- Acreage and larger blocks with big old paddock trees, dead or dying trees, and fire breaks.
- Wide access usually means bigger equipment and faster work.
Trees we often see in semi-rural and Cumberland Plain: Swamp oak, Grey box, Forest red gum, Narrow-leaved ironbark.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 m of the house are exempt)
That's Hornsby 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.
★★★★★“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.”
Sectional removal over the water
A gum taken down piece by piece from the top, each section lowered on ropes so nothing hits the house or the water.
Chipping on site
Dismantling a trunk above the bay
Services in Berrilee: Tree removal · Pruning & tree trimming · Hedge trimming · Stump grinding · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & schools
Questions
Tree work in Berrilee: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Berrilee?
Often. Berrilee is in the Hornsby Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 m of the house are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Hornsby guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Berrilee?
97% of Berrilee is mapped as bush fire prone land. Some homes here may be able to use the 10/50 rule, but it's decided address by address, so check yours with the RFS tool first. The RFS 10/50 tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Do you work in Berrilee?
Yes. We work right across Sydney from four bases (Engadine, Ryde, Gordon and Bankstown), including Berrilee and nearby Berowra Heights, Arcadia and Mount Kuring-Gai.
How much does tree removal cost in Berrilee?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On larger semi-rural blocks wide access often means bigger equipment and faster work, which helps the price. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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Tree work in Berrilee? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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