Why a suburb page at all
The tree in your yard is the same species as the one two suburbs away. What differs is the council rule that governs it, the ground it is rooted in, and the route a crew has to take to reach it. These pages record those differences rather than repeating the same pitch fourteen times.
Sandstone ridge and gully
Hawkesbury sandstone country: angophora, Sydney peppermint, scribbly gum and red bloodwood, shallow root plates wedged into rock, and blocks that fall away behind the house.
- Berowra — Hornsby Shire, bushland interface, 10/50 country.
- Belrose — Northern Beaches, Garigal National Park edge.
- Cromer — Northern Beaches, Dee Why creek flats and ridge.
- Menai — Sutherland Shire, Georges River bushland.
- Engadine — Sutherland Shire, Royal National Park edge.
- Caringbah — Sutherland Shire, Port Hacking sand and sandstone.
Shale ridge, strict councils
Wianamatta shale on the upper North Shore: blue gum, blackbutt and turpentine, deep clay, and the tightest tree controls in New South Wales.
- Pymble — Ku-ring-gai, Blue Gum High Forest remnants.
- Turramurra — Ku-ring-gai, large half-acre garden blocks.
- Epping — Parramatta and Hornsby boundary, heavy redevelopment.
- Mosman — Mosman Council, harbour foreshore and steep driveways.
Coastal east
Sand over sandstone, constant salt-laden wind off the ocean, and protective councils.
- Randwick — City of Randwick, Norfolk Island pines and figs.
- Kingsford — City of Randwick, dense semi and unit stock.
- Malabar — City of Randwick, exposed clifftop and coastal heath.
Acreage and clay
- Kenthurst — The Hills Shire, rural-residential acreage and long driveways.
- Castle Hill — The Hills Shire, subdivided shale blocks with remnant eucalypts.
What happens next
Pick your suburb for the local detail, or go straight to the tree lopping service page for what the work involves and why topping is a bad buy. If the tree needs to come out rather than be reduced, start at tree removal. To check whether you need approval, the council index explains how to find your rule book, and the service areas index covers the regions.
Ring (02) 9000 1943 for a free quote.
Other numbers for this area
You can also reach us on (02) 9538 7842. Either number reaches the same team - tell us the suburb and what the job involves and we will get an arborist out to look at it.
Frequently asked questions
Why do you group suburbs by soil rather than by postcode?
Because soil decides how the tree grew and how it has to be worked. A gum on Hawkesbury sandstone roots wide and shallow into rock crevices; the same species on Wianamatta shale sits deep in reactive clay. That changes the rigging, the stump work and often the species you are dealing with in the first place.
My suburb has no page. Does that mean you do not cover it?
No. These pages exist for the suburbs that generate the most enquiries. The working footprint covers greater Sydney from the lower Blue Mountains to the coast. Ring with your postcode and you will get a straight answer about whether a crew works there regularly.
Is lopping priced differently in different suburbs?
Not by suburb as such, but by what the suburb implies. Narrow terrace streets, gully blocks, long battle-axe handles and clifftop access all add crew hours. A strict council may also add a permit fee and a paid arborist report before work can start. Those are the differences, not a postcode surcharge.