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Tree removal in Marrickville
Need a tree removed in Marrickville? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Marrickville is in the Inner West Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller, trunk over 150 mm at 1.4 m, or canopy 2 m or more. We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 02 9154 5133.
Tree work in Marrickville
Established suburban blocks.
- Roots in sewer and stormwater pipes.
- 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.
Trees we often see in established suburban blocks: Camphor laurel, Cocos palm, Jacaranda, Liquidambar.
Council rules
Permit needed for: 4 m or taller, trunk over 150 mm at 1.4 m, or canopy 2 m or more
That's Inner West council's test. It lists 18 exempt species and 7 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Our work
Photos of our work.
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Rigging in an angophora
Clean-up at a commercial site
Branches go straight through the chipper; the site is swept before we leave.
Crane over a hedge and footpath
Services in Marrickville: Tree removal · Pruning & tree trimming · Hedge trimming · Stump grinding · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & schools
Questions
Tree work in Marrickville: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Marrickville?
Often. Marrickville is in the Inner West Council area, where a permit is usually needed for 4 m or taller, trunk over 150 mm at 1.4 m, or canopy 2 m or more. Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Inner West guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Marrickville?
None of Marrickville 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.
Is Marrickville in a heritage conservation area?
Parts are. Marrickville includes Llewellyn Estate, South Dulwich Hill, Civic Precinct and David Street heritage conservation areas. Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application.
Do you work in Marrickville?
Yes. We work right across Sydney from four bases (Engadine, Ryde, Gordon and Bankstown), including Marrickville and nearby Sydenham, Tempe and Dulwich Hill.
How much does tree removal cost in Marrickville?
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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