Tree Removal &Tree Pruning inBayside Melbourne

Possibly. Bayside and neighbouring councils have rules protecting certain trees, and permits can depend on trunk size, location and other protections. Don't book a removal assuming your tree is exempt.

Tell us your suburb and send photos of the tree. We can help you identify which council rules to check and, if needed, refer you to a consulting arborist for a formal report. The council makes the final permit decision.

It depends mainly on the size and condition of the tree, access for our crew and equipment, and how close it is to structures or powerlines.

A straightforward small-tree job costs less than a large removal that needs climbing and careful rigging. Send a few clear photos, your suburb and a brief description so we can give you a useful, obligation-free quote.

Yes — many jobs can be quoted from photos. Show us the whole tree or hedge, the trunk or base, and any nearby buildings, fences or access restrictions.

If the work is unusually large, access is difficult or there's a safety concern, we may need to visit before confirming the price.

We'll explain exactly what's included in your quote. Typically, we safely dismantle the tree, remove the branches and agreed timber, take away the green waste and tidy the site before we leave.

Stump grinding is a separate service unless it's included in your quote. If you'd like to keep mulch or firewood, just let us know beforehand.

Yes. Unless we've agreed otherwise, we take away the branches, foliage and green waste from our work and clean up before we leave.

Want to keep suitable timber for firewood or mulch for the garden? Ask when we're preparing your quote.

If the tree is generally healthy, pruning may solve the problem. We can remove deadwood, improve clearance from your roof or manage overextended branches while retaining the tree.

Removal may be the better option for a dead, seriously declining or structurally unsafe tree, or when the issue can't reasonably be managed with pruning. We'll talk through the options with you.

Yes! Our team includes qualified Certificate III arborists, and Bayside Trees carries $20 million in public liability insurance. We take safety seriously, carefully plan our work and treat every property with care and respect.

Getting a quote is easy! Simply send us a few photos of your tree, your suburb and a brief description of the work. We can provide quotes for many jobs from photos, while larger or more complex jobs may require a free onsite inspection.