44 suburbs · 2 councils
Tree removal in St George
Above All Tree Services is a family-owned Sutherland Shire arborist business working across Sydney, including St George: hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale and the Georges River and Botany Bay foreshores. Our AQF Level 5 consulting arborists know each council's rules. Free, no-obligation quotes: 02 9154 5133.
Council rules
Which council are you in?
Each council sets its own tree rules. Pick yours for the step-by-step guide and checker.
| Council | A permit is usually needed for | Suburbs |
|---|---|---|
| Georges River | 3 m or taller, trunk 100 mm or more at ground level, or 3 m branch spread | 18 |
| Bayside | Taller than 3 m, or trunk wider than 300 mm | 26 |
Suburbs
Every suburb in St George.
Each suburb page has its official canopy, bushfire and heritage data, and its council's rule.
Services
What we do in St George.
Tree removal in St George
Whole trees taken down safely in sections, over roofs and pools, stump ground, site cleaned. Free fixed quotes.
DetailsPruning & tree trimming in St George
Tree trimming done properly: deadwood out, branches off the roof and wires, heavy limbs reduced. Never lopping.
DetailsHedge trimming in St George
Lilly pilly, murraya, conifer and photinia hedges trimmed, squared up and brought back to height. Chipped and removed.
DetailsStump grinding in St George
Stumps ground 300–400 mm below ground, ready to turf or replant. Any stump, quoted from a photo.
DetailsPalm removal in St George
Cocos, Canary Island date and fan palms removed, fronds to stump. Many councils list cocos palms as exempt.
DetailsStorm & emergency in St George
Fallen trees and hanging limbs made safe, removed and cleaned up. Phones answered after hours.
DetailsArborist reports & permits in St George
AQF Level 5 reports for council applications, DAs and disputes.
DetailsStrata in St George
Scheduled maintenance, risk inspections and the paperwork committees need.
DetailsCommercial & schools in St George
Facilities managers, schools, civil contractors, builders, rail and airport.
DetailsRecent work
Recent jobs.
Backyard removal, before clean-up
Crew unloading from the barge
Truck and chipper by barge to a waterfront block
No road access, so the truck and chipper went across on a barge.
Reviews
What customers say.
★★★★★From the quote by Alex, to the job itself, very polite, cooperative and satisfactory. Worked with me and my plan, gave advice and carried out the job to my complete satisfaction. Very competitive quote and on the day changes - no problems and no unfair gauge at extras.
★★★★★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.
★★★★★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 others I’d looked into. They locked in a date and true to their word, they showed up exactly when they said they would. They got everything done smoothly and cleaned up really well afterward too.
★★★★★Spoke with Alex in the office who was very knowledgeable and a great help. Needed a job done quickly and was able to help. Great service thank you so much!
★★★★★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 could give 10 stars I would.
Questions
Tree work in St George: questions.
Do you work in St George?
Yes. We work right across Sydney from four bases (Engadine, Ryde, Gordon and Bankstown), including all 44 suburbs in St George. Quotes are free and no-obligation.
Do the tree rules differ across St George?
Yes. St George covers 2 councils (Georges River and Bayside), and each sets its own tree rules, exempt species and council fees. Each council's page has the rules step by step, with a checker.
Are there heritage conservation areas in St George?
Yes, in 8 of its 44 suburbs (NSW Planning Portal heritage mapping). Trees in a conservation area usually need more than a standard permit, often a development application. Each suburb page lists its conservation areas.
Does the 10/50 bushfire rule apply in St George?
In parts. 4 suburbs here are at least 20% bush fire prone land on the NSW RFS map. Whether the 10/50 rule applies depends on your exact address: check the RFS tool. See the 10/50 rule explained.
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Free, no-obligation quotes. When you call, you speak to the people who do the work.
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