Ben McInerney

We have put together this guide so you can easily estimate how much it costs to remove a palm tree from your yard. The prices are based on what a local tree service company is likely to charge. The average cost of palm tree removal is $240. The real range is $150 to $2,500. At […]

Parramatta Council has strict laws governing the trimming and removal of trees. Below I have outlined the core regulations so you can see at a glance whether you need a permit to cut down your tree. If any tree falls outside these regulations or is an exempt species you may remove it without approval. Do […]

The cost to trim a palm tree varies by the tree size and species. The average cost of palm trimming is $155 for a single tree. For large date palms, it will cost closer to $560. Below we break down the price by palm type, size and city you live. Palm trimming cost by size […]

Palm tree removal in Sydney varies in price depending on the size, location and species of the palm. The average cost to remove a palm tree in Sydney is $355. This is for a single tree about 1 – 1.5 stories high. You can save up to 50% off the cost of palm removal, which […]

If you live in an area where 10/50 provisions apply, the scheme allows you to: Clear trees on your property within 10 metres of a home, without seeking approval; and Clear underlying vegetation (other than trees) such as shrubs on your property within 50 metres of a home, without seeking approval. There may be other […]

News broke on Nov 1st, 2019, that four ancient river red gums had been removed by Mt Barker district council to make way for a regional sports club. The online backlash from this news has continued for the last 3 weeks, with local residents up in arms over how this incident was handled. ABC Adelaide’s […]

Moreton Bay Council has some restrictions on tree removal. Whether you can remove your tree will depend on whether your tree is located in the Environmental Areas Overlay. See the image below or use the following link to see if your address is within the restricted area. Look up: Click to see if your address […]

Monash Council has regulations restricting the trimming and removal of certain trees in its Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO). Below I have outlined a summary of the regulations, so you can quickly determine whether you need a permit to remove your tree. If any tree falls outside these regulations or is an exempt species you may […]

Logan City Council has strict laws on tree removal if the tree in question is in a protected biodiversity zone. These three zones outlined below. If your tree is outside these zones you are safe to remove without a permit. There are also some exemptions that allow the removal of trees within the protection overlays […]

The cost of clearing your lot or land of trees will depend on the square acres or meters of land being cleared. It will also depend on how large the trees are, the number and the density. Access is also a factor. Steep blocks are always more difficult and more costly to clear. Your land […]