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Tree removal in Lindfield
Need a tree removed in Lindfield? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Lindfield is in the Ku-ring-gai Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller, or trunk 150 mm across at ground level (no exemptions in Blue Gum High Forest or on heritage land). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 02 9154 5133.
Tree work in Lindfield
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: Jacaranda, Liquidambar, Spotted gum, Lemon-scented gum.
Council rules
Permit needed for: 5 m or taller, or trunk 150 mm across at ground level (no exemptions in Blue Gum High Forest or on heritage land)
That's Ku-ring-gai 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.
★★★★★“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…”
Backyard removal, before clean-up
Climber over the water
EWP pruning at a brick building
An elevated work platform gets the arborist to the canopy without climbing or damaging the tree.
Services in Lindfield: Tree removal · Pruning & tree trimming · Hedge trimming · Stump grinding · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & schools
Questions
Tree work in Lindfield: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Lindfield?
Often. Lindfield is in the Ku-ring-gai Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 5 m or taller, or trunk 150 mm across at ground level (no exemptions in Blue Gum High Forest or on heritage land). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Ku-ring-gai guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Lindfield?
41% of Lindfield 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 10/50 tool, not the suburb, decides. See the 10/50 rule explained.
Is Lindfield in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Lindfield includes Crown Blocks, Clanville, Middle Harbour Road, Lindfield and Blenheim Road heritage conservation areas. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Lindfield?
Yes. We work right across Sydney from four bases (Engadine, Ryde, Gordon and Bankstown), including Lindfield and nearby Killara, Chatswood West and Roseville.
How much does tree removal cost in Lindfield?
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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