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Tree removal in Middle Dural
Need a tree removed in Middle Dural? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Middle Dural is in the The Hills Shire Council area (parts are in Hornsby Shire Council), where a permit is usually needed for taller than 6 m, canopy over 3 m, or trunk over 300 mm at the base (trees within 5 m of the house are exempt). We'll tell you on site whether your tree needs approval. Free quotes: 02 9154 5133.
Tree work in Middle Dural
Semi-rural and Cumberland Plain.
- New estates bring pre-construction removals and tree protection on building sites.
- Acreage and larger blocks with big old paddock trees, dead or dying trees, and fire breaks.
- Wide access usually means bigger equipment and faster work.
Trees we often see in semi-rural and Cumberland Plain: Swamp oak, Grey box, Forest red gum, Narrow-leaved ironbark.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Taller than 6 m, canopy over 3 m, or trunk over 300 mm at the base (trees within 5 m of the house are exempt)
That's The Hills council's test. It lists 38 exempt species and 9 other kinds of work that don't need approval. Checked 30 Sept 2026 against council's own documents.
Check your rates notice. Middle Dural straddles a council boundary: parts are in Hornsby Shire Council. Hornsby rules →
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…”
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
Crew unloading from the barge
Services in Middle Dural: Tree removal · Pruning & tree trimming · Hedge trimming · Stump grinding · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & schools
Questions
Tree work in Middle Dural: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Middle Dural?
Often. Middle Dural is in the The Hills Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for taller than 6 m, canopy over 3 m, or trunk over 300 mm at the base (trees within 5 m of the house are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our The Hills guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Middle Dural?
75% of Middle Dural 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 Middle Dural?
Yes. We work right across Sydney from four bases (Engadine, Ryde, Gordon and Bankstown), including Middle Dural and nearby Kenthurst, Galston and Arcadia.
How much does tree removal cost in Middle Dural?
It depends on the tree's size, access, what's underneath and whether you want the stump ground. On larger semi-rural blocks wide access often means bigger equipment and faster work, which helps the price. Quotes are free and no-obligation. See what affects the cost.
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