How much will it cost to have my trees pruned or removed?

All trees are different and are located in different environments. Because there are so many variables, we are unable to give you an estimate without first assessing your trees. Our quotes are always no obligation and free of charge, so give our office a call today to arrange a time that suits you.

A branch fell off my tree – do I need to have the tree removed?

Falling branches can be a risk homeowners often worry about, especially during storms and high winds. The risk of this happening can be reduced by proper maintenance of your trees. If you have had a branch fail, tree fall or are concerned about the safety of trees around your home, we can meet with you to advise the best and safest action.

Will I need to get approval from Local Council to have my tree pruned or cut down?

Possibly, as part of our service we can advise you of local and state Government regulations that may apply to your situation.

I got a letter from my Energy Company requiring me to clear my power lines, what do I do now?

If you are a property owner in NSW or Victoria, it is your responsibility to keep your trees away from power lines. This means a clearance of 1m from service lines and power poles, 1.5m from low voltage, and 2m from high voltage power lines. If you have received a notice to clear your power lines, you will need to contact an accredited tree surgeon to carry out the necessary work. ct with us today for a free quote.

Will you need to turn the power off to have my trees cleared from the power lines?

Our staff are trained to work around live power lines, so most of the time you won’t need to have the power turned off. In cases where a power outage is required, we will arrange the whole process for you in co-operation with Origin Energy.

I want to heavily reduce the size of my tree or ‘lop’ the top off. Is this possible?

‘Major pruning’ or ‘lopping’ requires Government approval and in most cases is not recommended due to the subsequent damage it causes to the tree afterwards.

The misconception with lopping is that it will control and reduce the height and spread of a tree, but it actually can have the opposite effect. The resulting new sprouts are far more numerous than normal new growth and grow so rapidly that the tree returns to its original height in a very short time – and with a far denser crown. Lopping also makes a tree look quite disfigured and ugly, because its’ natural form and structure is lost forever, combined with the fact that this new ‘stress-related’ growth is poorly attached to the tree can lead to problems with increase branch failures over time.

There are alternative methods of reducing trees, and an inspection from one of our arborists will determine what can be trimmed safely and effectively.

Why is tree surgery expensive?

Tree surgery in general can be quite costly due to many factors, however the main reasons are:

We are comprehensibly insured (with Public Liability and Professional indemnity Insurances) which is obviously imperative in this line of work these insurances have very high premiums (due to being high risk work).

We use the latest high-quality equipment to achieve the safest and best results for you and your trees; this equipment allows us to turn up at your property and undertake all manner of arboricultural work is a safe and highly efficient manner, means we are cleaned up and out of your way sooner.

Our climbing arborists are highly trained with a minimum of Certificate III in Arboriculture (AQF3) and our consulting arborists to a minimum Diploma in Arboriculture (AQF5). We continue to educate our staff with ongoing courses, accreditations and schooling to ensure we abreast of all current standard industry practises and knowledge and your trees will get the best care available.

Do you use qualified tree surgeons?

YES – All of our tree climbers are Qualified Arborists (minimum Certificate III in Arboriculture often Diploma in Arboriculture) or are currently undertaking training within our company in conjunction with accredited arboriculture training conducted at nationally recognised institutes.

Do you take the tree debris and material away? And if I keep the firewood or woodchip from my trees will it cost any extra?

The standard procedure is for all material to be taken off site unless you stipulate otherwise at the time of quotation. You are welcome retain any firewood or woodchips, which we will leave it in a suitable and agreed area on your property. In most cases you will not be charged any extra for this service.

Do I need to be at home when the work is done?

No, on most occasions we can work without anyone needing to be home, as long as we have good access to the trees and prior arrangements have been made for any pets.