Tree Removals
Safe, efficient removal of trees of all sizes — from small garden trees to large hazardous specimens.
Learn more →Local tree crews for every Melbourne backyard, nature strip and storm callout
Melbourne is a city of big old trees in small, tight blocks — heritage elms shading inner-north streets, towering blue gums in the eastern foothills, salt-tolerant palms along the bayside, and self-sown wattles squeezed against fence lines everywhere in between. Whatever is growing on your property, Tree Loppers Melbourne is the local team of qualified, fully insured arborists who know how to bring it down — or bring it back into shape — safely.
We're a service-area business: we don't run a shopfront, our crews come to you. That covers the inner north around Brunswick, the leafy east through Hawthorn, the Dandenong Ranges fringe at Ferntree Gully, the south-east corridor from Springvale through Dandenong and Cranbourne, and right down the bay to Frankston and Mornington.
How a job usually runs
- You call or send the form. Tell us the tree, the access, and what's worrying you.
- We quote on site, free. A crew inspects, flags any council permit issues, and gives you a fixed, written price — no surprises.
- We do the work and clean up. Cut, chip, grind, mulch or haul away — your choice — and the site is left tidy.
Permits aren't optional in Melbourne
This is where a lot of DIY removals go wrong. Most Melbourne councils protect mature and native trees, and the penalties for illegal removal can run into tens of thousands of dollars. The thresholds change suburb to suburb — what's exempt in one council needs a permit and a replacement planting in the next. Before any tree comes down, we check the rule for your specific address, and where a council wants justification we can arrange an arborist report to support the application.
Start with a free quote
Call (03) 4327 9091 or send the form below. Tell us your suburb and what you're dealing with, and we'll send our local crew and a fixed price.
Why choose us
Local specialists you can rely on
Certified & Fully Insured
Our team carries full public liability insurance on every job, for your complete peace of mind.
24/7 Emergency Response
Storm damage or hazardous trees don't keep business hours — neither do we.
Free, No-Obligation Quotes
Get an upfront price before any work begins. No surprises.
Melbourne-Wide Coverage
Serving Brunswick, Hawthorn, Frankston, Mornington, and all Melbourne suburbs.
Our services
What we do across Melbourne
Tree Lopping
Professional lopping to reduce tree size, manage canopy spread, and remove dangerous branches.
Learn more → Tree Pruning
Precision pruning to improve tree health, shape, and safety — from $100 for small trees.
Learn more → Stump Grinding
Mechanical stump grinding that removes the stump below ground level, ready for replanting or paving.
Learn more → Stump Removals
Complete stump extraction including root system — leaves the site clean and obstacle-free.
Learn more → Arborist Reports
Certified arborist assessment reports for council permits, insurance claims, and tree health evaluations.
Learn more → Palm Tree Removals
Specialist removal of all palm species including queen palms, date palms, and fan palms.
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Mulching
On-site mulching of removed timber — reduces waste and provides usable garden mulch.
Learn more → Chipping
Wood chipping service for branches and green waste — available with tree removal or as a standalone job.
Learn more → Fertilizing
Soil and root-zone fertilisation programs to improve long-term tree health and vigour.
Learn more → Emergency Tree Removal
24/7 emergency response for storm-damaged, fallen, or hazardous trees across Melbourne.
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Areas serviced
Proudly serving the local area
BrunswickHawthornMooroolbarkFerntree GullySpringvaleDandenongCranbourneFrankstonMorningtonMelbourne CBDInner Melbourne
Trusted locally
Real people, real reviews
I recently used Tree Loppers Melbourne to remove a large gum tree that was becoming a safety concern near our home. The team arrived on time, explained the process clearly, and completed the job safely and efficiently. They left the yard spotless afterwards, which was a pleasant surprise. Great communication from start to finish and very competitive pricing. Highly recommended. — Verified Google reviewer
Excellent service from Tree Loppers Melbourne. We needed several overgrown trees trimmed back before summer, and the crew did a fantastic job. They were professional, friendly, and took great care around our garden and property. The trees now look healthier and the whole backyard feels much more open. Would definitely use them again. — Verified Google reviewer
Tree Loppers Melbourne exceeded our expectations. We had a difficult tree removal job with limited access, but the team handled it with skill and professionalism. They worked efficiently, followed all safety procedures, and cleaned up thoroughly when finished. It's refreshing to deal with a company that delivers exactly what they promise. — Verified Google reviewer
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a council permit to remove a tree in Melbourne?
Often, yes. Most Melbourne councils protect trees above a set trunk size or species, and the rules differ by suburb — Merri-bek (Moreland), Boroondara and Greater Dandenong all use different thresholds. We check the local rule for your address before any work and can arrange a certified arborist report if your council requires one to approve a removal.
How much does tree removal cost in Melbourne?
It depends on the tree's height, trunk size, species and how easily a crew can access it. As a rough guide, small trees in the open start in the low hundreds, while a large hazardous tree in a tight inner-city backyard can run into the thousands. Every job starts with a free, no-obligation on-site quote so you get a fixed price before anyone starts cutting.
Can you respond to a fallen or storm-damaged tree the same day?
Yes. We coordinate 24/7 emergency tree response across Melbourne for fallen trees, hanging limbs and storm damage. Call (03) 4327 9091 and describe the hazard — if a limb is on a roof, powerline or across a driveway, treat it as urgent and keep people clear until a crew arrives.
Do you clean up and take the green waste away?
Standard jobs include clean-up. We can chip branches on site, mulch the timber for reuse in your garden, or haul the lot away — just tell us which you'd prefer when you book the quote.
Free, no-obligation