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Tree removal in Mount Colah
Need a tree removed in Mount Colah? Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney. Mount Colah is in the Hornsby Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 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 Mount Colah
Bushland edge on sandstone.
- Big native trees on steep, rocky blocks, often right at the back fence where the bush starts.
- 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.
Trees we often see in bushland edge on sandstone: Scribbly gum, Sydney peppermint, Blackbutt, Turpentine.
Council rules
Permit needed for: Almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 m of the house are exempt)
That's Hornsby 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.
★★★★★“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…”
EWP pruning at a brick building
An elevated work platform gets the arborist to the canopy without climbing or damaging the tree.
Crane and truck on a street job
Road closure and crane lift
Big lifts need traffic control and a crane pad.
Services in Mount Colah: Tree removal · Pruning & tree trimming · Hedge trimming · Stump grinding · Palm removal · Storm & emergency · Arborist reports & permits · Strata · Commercial & schools
Questions
Tree work in Mount Colah: questions.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Mount Colah?
Often. Mount Colah is in the Hornsby Shire Council area, where a permit is usually needed for almost any tree that can grow over 3 m (trees within 3 m of the house are exempt). Exempt species and some pruning don't need one. Our Hornsby guide walks through it with a checker.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in Mount Colah?
86% of Mount Colah 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 Mount Colah?
Yes. We work right across Sydney from four bases (Engadine, Ryde, Gordon and Bankstown), including Mount Colah and nearby Mount Kuring-Gai, Asquith and Hornsby Heights.
How much does tree removal cost in Mount Colah?
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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