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Tree removal in Lugarno
Need a tree removed in Lugarno? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Lugarno is in the Georges River Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm or more at ground level, or 3 m branch spread. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 02 9154 5133.
Tree work in Lugarno
Bushland edge on sandstone.
- Narrow side access and slopes: most removals here are sectional, lowered on ropes.
- Shallow soil over sandstone means root plates can fail when the ground is saturated after heavy rain.
- Angophoras drop limbs, sometimes large ones on still summer days, so deadwood and weight-reduction pruning are common requests.
Trees we often see in bushland edge on sandstone: Turpentine, Sydney red gum, Red bloodwood, Scribbly gum.
Council rules
Permit needed for: 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm or more at ground level, or 3 m branch spread
That's Georges River council's test. It lists 26 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.
★★★★★“Even though the weather was terrible, this team showed up on time and quickly and efficiently removed a large Canary Islands Date Palm from our front yard.”
Lifting the last spar
Backyard removal, before clean-up
Climber over the water
Services in Lugarno: Tree removal · Pruning & tree trimming · Hedge trimming · Stump grinding · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & schools
Questions
Tree work in Lugarno: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Lugarno?
Often. Lugarno is in the Georges River Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm or more at ground level, or 3 m branch spread. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Georges River guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Lugarno?
49% of Lugarno 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.
Do you work in Lugarno?
Yes. We work right across Sydney from four bases (Engadine, Ryde, Gordon and Bankstown), including Lugarno and nearby Peakhurst Heights, Illawong and Padstow Heights.
How much does tree removal cost in Lugarno?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On steep, rocky bushland blocks most removals are sectional, lowered on ropes, which takes longer than a clear drop. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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