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Tree removal in Hillsdale
Need a tree removed in Hillsdale? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Hillsdale is in the Bayside Council area, where a permit is usually needed for taller than 3 m, or trunk wider than 300 mm. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 02 9154 5133.
Tree work in Hillsdale
Established suburban blocks.
- 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.
- Overhanging branches and neighbour disputes over leaves, gumnuts and shade.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Lemon-scented gum, Camphor laurel, Cocos palm, Jacaranda.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Taller than 3 m, or trunk wider than 300 mm
That's Bayside council's test. It lists 15 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.
★★★★★“I had a very large Eucalyptus tree removed from my place by Above All Tree Services and had an great experience! Alex came out quickly to give me a quote, and it was very reasonable compared to…”
Crane removal beside a church
Where a tree can't be lowered safely, the crane lifts each section clear over the building.
Rigging in an angophora
Clean-up at a commercial site
Branches go straight through the chipper; the site is swept before we leave.
Services in Hillsdale: Tree removal · Pruning & tree trimming · Hedge trimming · Stump grinding · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & schools
Questions
Tree work in Hillsdale: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Hillsdale?
Often. Hillsdale is in the Bayside Council area, where a permit is usually needed for taller than 3 m, or trunk wider than 300 mm. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Bayside guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Hillsdale?
None of Hillsdale 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 10/50 tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Do you work in Hillsdale?
Yes. We work right across Sydney from four bases (Engadine, Ryde, Gordon and Bankstown), including Hillsdale and nearby Eastgardens, Banksmeadow and Matraville.
How much does tree removal cost in Hillsdale?
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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