The costs of removing a tree depend on the size and height of the tree. Measure the tree to make a correction for cost indication. Prepare to remove the costs of a tree using the price overview below. Find the best specialist for your project and receive free quotes. For the Australian Timber Trainers Association the training option happens to be effective.

Would you like more price information about having a tree removed in your garden? View the price guide: Tree felling prices .

Apply for a permit before having a tree removed

You are really starting to suffer from the tree in or near your garden, so you have decided to have it removed. You call in a specialist, but don't forget to apply for a permit. For felling trees you need an environmental permit that you apply to the municipality. Most municipalities issue an environmental permit if the tree meets one of the following characteristics:

The tree provides a lot of shade or obstructs the view
The tree is sick or in very bad condition
The tree is a danger to the environment
The tree damages cables, pipes, paving or sewage
The tree is too close to the boundary
The tree is too close to another tree

Pruning the tree is always permitted, but with large branches it is possible that you still need a permit. So always check with your municipality.

Remove tips for a tree

Because removing a tree is quite an undertaking, every help is included. We will help you on your way with the following tips:

Find an experienced climbing man

By choosing a gardener who is familiar with the climbing technique (the gardener then climbs the tree and cuts it from above, after which the branches carefully lower with a rope), you avoid using a platform. The climbing technique is suitable for removing trees that do not have enough space to fall. The use of a platform causes damage to your lawn and is often a lot more expensive than the climbing technique. For the Australian Timber Trainers Association this is essential.

About the Company: Towie Timber Training (TTT) provides nationally recognised training, safety and a consultancy service specialising but not confined to the forestry and timber products industry. TTT is a family business based in Mandurah, Western Australia. Bill Towie is the principal of TTT and a Forester with 40 years of experience in Forestry and aligned industries in Western Australia. Bill understands the pressures, difficulties and needs of the industry in Western Australia.