Tree & stump services across Brisbane's Northside

It depends on the tree and where it is. Brisbane City Council protects certain vegetation under the Natural Assets Local Law and through City Plan overlays and Vegetation Protection Orders. If your tree is protected, you generally need a permit before any work, even on your own property. Many common backyard trees aren't protected. The honest answer is to always check first, and we're happy to check the City Plan mapping for your address as part of the quote so you know where you stand.

The most reliable way is to check Brisbane City Council's City Plan online mapping tool against your address, which shows any vegetation overlays or protection orders, or phone Council on 07 3403 8888. As a rule of thumb, mature native trees, bushland and trees in waterway or biodiversity overlay areas are more likely to be protected. We can check the mapping on your behalf before any work starts.

Every tree is different, so a fair quote needs a quick look at the job or a few photos. The main things that drive the price are the tree's height and trunk size, the species (dense hardwoods like gums take longer than soft timber or palms), how close it is to houses, fences, powerlines or pools, access for our gear, and how much green waste needs removing. You'll get a clear fixed price up front with no surprises.

Stump grinding is usually priced separately from removal. It comes down to the stump's diameter, the species and how hard the timber is, the spread of the roots, soil conditions, and access. A single small stump in an open yard is quick and cheap; large-diameter or multiple stumps in tight spots cost more. We're happy to quote stump grinding on its own or bundle it with a removal.

Yes. Tree work is high-risk, so we carry current public liability insurance to protect your property, your neighbour's property and the public while we work. We're glad to provide a certificate of currency on request before the job. We'd always encourage you to confirm insurance with any tree company you consider.

As a standard we grind stumps to roughly 250 to 300mm below ground level, which is deep enough to lay turf, replant a garden bed or landscape over the area. If you're planning a new structure, paving or foundations, we can grind deeper on request. Just let us know what you have in mind and we'll grind to suit.

As standard we chip the branches on site and take the mulch and timber away as part of the clean-up. If you'd like the wood chip left for your garden beds, we're usually happy to leave some or all of it at no extra cost. Larger logs can often be cut to firewood lengths and left if you want them. Green waste we remove is recycled into mulch where possible.

Always. A full clean-up is included as standard. We chip and remove branches, rake up debris and leave the site tidy. If you've asked us to grind the stump, we'll backfill the grindings or remove them, whichever you prefer. Our aim is to leave your yard cleaner than we found it.