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Tree removal in Cromer
Need a tree removed in Cromer? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Cromer is in the Northern Beaches Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 02 9154 5133.
Tree work in Cromer
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 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt)
That's Northern Beaches council's test. It lists 45 exempt species and 11 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…”
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 Cromer: Tree removal · Pruning & tree trimming · Hedge trimming · Stump grinding · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & schools
Questions
Tree work in Cromer: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Cromer?
Often. Cromer is in the Northern Beaches Council area, where a permit is usually needed for over 5 m tall (trees within 2 m of an approved building are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Northern Beaches guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Cromer?
56% of Cromer 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 Cromer?
Yes. We work right across Sydney from four bases (Engadine, Ryde, Gordon and Bankstown), including Cromer and nearby Wheeler Heights, Collaroy Plateau and Oxford Falls.
How much does tree removal cost in Cromer?
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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Tree work in Cromer? Tell us about it.
Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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