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I was very happy with the work Ali performed at my place. He was very professional and completed the difficult task at hand and cleaned up totally afterwards. I will be using him again next time I need my trees trimmed.

I have a Robina tree that needs pruning by a qualified arborist

$250

Reid did a great job promptly and with no fuss.

Arborist / Tree lopper to remove two palm trees

$580

Quick response, friendly and good worker

Fix my door Scarborough

$75

Super clean and nice work! definitely recommended!

Arborist to trim neighbor’s tree

$350

Excellent service. Was a massive job but was done quick, no fuss and super clean. Highly recommended

Arborist / Tree Chopper Needed

$1,250

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$200 - $660

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Got some unruly tree branches or concerns about the health of the trees on your property? If trees and vegetation are becoming a problem at your home, maybe it’s time to find an arborist near you for help and advice. Many people think an arborist’s only job is tree removal. But they do so much more than that. An arborist will analyse your trees and their surroundings, considering safety, health, and wellbeing, to help find the best course of action to solve your problem and lend their knowledge in tree maintenance for your development plans. Using specialist tree care services and hiring arborists in your area to maintain the trees on your property can also help your home’s street appeal and improve property values.

The best place to find an arborist near you is on Airtasker. Simply post your needs and we’ll connect you with local arborists around you who will come to your home (or workplace) and provide tailored advice and care for your trees. Whether it's a task on tree care, arborist reports, or tree management, our platform makes it easy to find the right arborist near you.

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Top Arborist related questions

An arborist is a highly experienced and formally trained expert in tree health and vegetation management. Arborists review existing landscaping and gardens to determine whether any pests or diseases are present and whether there are risks to people or property. They also recommend methods for tree maintenance. They can also help proactively plan new gardens and ensure these adhere to development plans and meet community standards. A more specialised form of this trade is consulting arborists who handle more complex jobs related to planning and development, tree evaluations, legal disputes, and tree management plans.

An arborist will usually cost between $200 to $1,000. But this will depend on the size and complexity of the job - whether it’s a simple tree assessment or a comprehensive report. If you need to get a tree removed, expect rates for tree removal to fall within the range of $350 to $4,500. 

An arborist frequently works with property owners who have trees that may be diseased or overrun by pests. They also help find solutions to problems like dead or dying branches that pose a falling risk, and trees that have grown too close to power lines.

An arborist can operate under supervision after completing a Certificate III in Arboriculture. However, any arborist providing specialised advice through arborist reports needs to have studied the Diploma of Aboriculture to meet the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5. Be sure to check if the Tasker has the right qualifications, certifications, and industry experience to carry out the job you need.

An arborist report can take 7 to 10 days to complete due to the comprehensive nature of the report. Your arborist will use aerial and onsite inspections to assess tree health and identification, current and proposed safety concerns, and any factors that may affect potential removal.

An arborist inspects a tree and its surroundings for safety issues or evidence of pests and diseases. They develop solutions that consider future tree growth, as well as personal and property safety. A tree lopper usually considers space or safety issues with individual trees and trims or removes them as required.

Australia does not require a trade licence for arborists. However, for certain types of tasks, you may need to enquire as to what specialist licenses may be required to undertake your task as this can vary. Some areas are strict or have regulations about the types of trees that can be worked on. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant licence and insurance before accepting an offer.


What do arborist services include?

Arborists are often referred to as tree surgeons because of the intricate nature of their work and their focus on tree health when making recommendations. Using their industry experience, they consider all proposed outcomes and best practices before offering solutions or methods that are suitable for the situation. Whether it's for tree maintenance or management, here are some of the common you can expect when hiring arborists in your area:

Arborist report

An arborist report is usually needed to support council applications and development plans. The report may inform you about the tree species, health, safe useful life expectancy, and arboricultural rating. You might be applying to the council for development approval (DA) or for approval to remove trees from your property. This is important because removing trees can’t be done without council approval! 

Your arborist will check for pests and disease, any structural defects, and identify species of plants and trees present before writing their report. They’ll make written recommendations in the report, supported by photos and evidence. This will accompany your application and assist the council in its decision-making process. Consulting arborists may also use this report in case you need it for other purposes, such as dispute resolution or tree risk assessments. 

Tree trimming, pruning & removal

Tree trimming and pruning are necessary to maintain the health and safety of many trees. An arborist makes sure your trees are pruned or maintained in a way that enables them to flourish and grow afterward. Trees may be trimmed or pruned for safety reasons, or to ensure their long-term viability. If a tree is diseased or dying, tree removal may be the only option. Your arborist consultant will consider all factors before making a recommendation for removal with your tree workers.

Annual tree inspection

An annual tree inspection is a proactive way to ensure the safety and longevity of the trees in your garden. Your arborist will thoroughly inspect trees and vegetation on your property to identify current and preventable concerns. They will then provide guidelines for maintenance or an action plan to rectify any problems, so your garden can continue to thrive. Keep in mind that tree inspections are different from arborist reports - the latter provides more thorough documentation on tree management and maintenance.

Garden mapping

Garden mapping can be used in any garden but it’s especially useful for heritage-listed gardens. Your arborist will prepare a catalog that identifies species types and locations for each tree or shrub in your garden. You might use mapping to help manage your garden or plan future landscaping changes.

Recent Arborist tasks

Tree lopping garden shrub removal ONE tree arborist chainsaw ROCKDALE

$550

Rockdale NSW 2216, Australia

13th May 2026

One tree 15cm dia trunk 4mtrs high Remove shrub ROCKDALE easy access Tree lopper Gardner Chainsaw Small trunks has very full green canopy

Arborist Report for tree removal

$100

Box Hill North VIC 3129, Australia

13th May 2026

I am looking for a qualified Arborist to help me assess and advice on the 3 metre rule and eligibility for tree removal in my front yard.

Arborist report

$150

Box Hill North VIC 3129, Australia

12th May 2026

I need an arborist report to support a tree removal permit request for a tree in my backyard. The tree is a Radiata pine and requires a permit under the Canopy Tree provision – Clause 52.37. The council have advised me that the resort should carry basic information about the tree like species, measurements etc. and nothing too detailed. Note that this is not a health assessment.

Aarborist report for a planning permit submission

$400

Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia

12th May 2026

I require a brief cat 5 arborist report in relation to a planning permit submission to remove this tall gum tree at rear of property

AQF Level 5 consulting arborist

$200

Bondi Junction NSW, Australia

11th May 2026

Short inspection and report regarding tree

Arborist to cut and shape tree - crepe Myrtle

$450

Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

11th May 2026

7 yo crepe Myrtle . Currently about 7m tall, needs to be cut back significantly an tidied and pruned to allow it to grow thicker lower. Would like professional arborist. Need to remove all green waste that does not fit in one green bin, Photos to come tomorrow.

Arborist needed to remove very large tree

$1,000

Brighton VIC, Australia

11th May 2026

Large tree (probably 3 stories tall) to be carefully taken down and removed.

Arborist to shape cyrpess trees in small garden

$100

North Haven, South Australia

11th May 2026

trimming /shaping cypress trees Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

I need an arborist report to cut down a tree in my backyard

$300

Enfield NSW, Australia

11th May 2026

Report to Burwood council to have a tree with falling branches to be cut down due to its danger

Arborist to cut high branches hanging into my yard

$200

Prahran VIC, Australia

11th May 2026

I live in Prahran, in a ground floor apartment, and there are a couple of large trees on my neighbour’s property that overhang into my yard and need to be trimmed back. Also need a couple of dead branches on my neighbour’s side cut I said I’ll sort as a gesture of good will for them.

Great thank you so mucb

Arborist-2 trees

$200

West Leederville WA 6007, Australia

11th May 2026

I am needing an arborist to reshape 2 medium sized olive trees and also look at root control (roots lifting tiles)

Arborist needed

$200

Berwick VIC, Australia

9th May 2026

Need qualified arborist report for council to remove trees

Build arbor for daybed

$500

Rockbank VIC 3335, Australia

6th May 2026

Looking to have an arbor built adjacent to a wall. The length is 8ft, width 4ft, have not measured height. Picture attached of the area and of inspiration. Please message me with your quote. Quote should include your work and material required.

Tree inspection by a qualified arborist

$10

Surrey Hills VIC 3127, Australia

20th Apr 2026

I have a large carob tree on the rear boundary of my property. The tree is clearly struggling, and I'm seeking advice from a qualified arborist as to the health of the tree, whether it is worth saving, and able to provide acceptable liaison with my Council about the tree. ( BOROONDARA ).

Very well informed opinion on the tree in question. Prompt response.

Arborist for TPZ and SRZ

$300

Rosanna VIC 3084, Australia

14th Apr 2026

Need help with measuring TPZ and SRZ of around 9 trees/shrubs in Rosanna. This is for an engineering drawing we are submitting for stormwater drainage. This info need to be shown in the plan. See attached photos

Easy to deal with !

Arborist to remove 2 trees

$300

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

23rd Mar 2026

Need help to remove a small tree, fairly small, height is close to 1 storey roof, the tricky bit is it's between 2 electricity cables, only 1 branch left, minimal work. Need help to cut a second larger tree to ground level. Both are in the frontyard, easy access. Don't need to clean the green waste or worry about stump removal. Just cut to ground level is fine, just stack the branches in the frontyard, collecting these as firewood. Can chat through the details on arrival.

Overall, good job, efficient. You have to be very specific with the written task. You get what you pay for.

Arborist required to remove damaged limbs

$100

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2026

a limb from the apple tree has split & fallen I need the fallen limb broken down and removed .its is in the garden and sitting partialy on top of the fence. rear access via a lane for removal of the prunings.

Lio and his crew were neat, efficient and organised . Looked at the situation and quickly worked out the best way to complete the task. Friendly & hardworking. Highly recommended !!

Arborist- I need two trees cleaned up

$450

Benowa QLD 4217, Australia

1st Mar 2026

I need a large biz mark pine trees cleaned up with removal or berries and dead probes, Also I need to clean up an large olive tree. Both are in the same location Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Alex is great. She knows what she is doing and is very efficient and completing the tasks requested.

Quick arborist job

$100

Woollahra NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Trim 2 trees at the front of the house

Job well done by the guys.

Arborer to cut tree branch

$100

Leichhardt NSW, Australia

24th Dec 2025

Cut this tree branch, cut into manageable lengths and move to kerb for council pickup

Prompt and incredibly helpful!