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Recent Tree Removal reviews

Great work removing a tree from backyard. Clean, fast and friendly.

Remove Tree

$100

Turned up on time machine gave him a little issue but he persevered and completed the job brilliantly. Highly recommend Ali for all your tree grinding work. Very kind man

Remove tree roots

$150

Very flexible to assist our needs! Thanks!

Fallen Palm Tree Removal

$100

Top Shelf Prompt, efficient, cleans up Highly recommend

Remove Tree and Roots

$250

Great communication, knowledgeable, on time, friendly and likable. Will use again.

Tree removal

$500

Philip has done an amazing job with my backyard. He has givien me a very good price for the job. Highly recommend him.

Tree removal

$300

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$200

median

$350

high

$600

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Why hire local tree removal services through Airtasker?

Have you got trees that are getting close to powerlines, or root systems affecting house foundations or paving? Or maybe a dying tree that’s dropping branches? It’s nice being surrounded by green and leafy trees, but sometimes growth or disease can cause issues for your property. When problems become too big, tree removal is the only solution.

Tree removal can be dangerous - it’s a task you should always leave up to a professionals. Fortunately, finding a tree removal service is easy on Airtasker. Simply post your task, and you’ll start to receive offers for tree removal right away.

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Top Tree Removal related questions

Tree removal services have specialised equipment and safety training to ensure both people and property are protected during any tree maintenance or removal. Always hire a professional tree removal services for maximum safety and care of any surrounding plants. 

There are often council regulations about removing trees from your property, and many removals will require council approval first. Councils will usually need an arborist report to determine whether to grant you approval. 

Tree trunks and branches will generally be fed through a chipper or mulcher on-site for easy removal. The stump of your tree will remain unless you arrange for stump grinding or removal, and this should eventually die off.

Many tree removalists are also arborists. They can complete a comprehensive assessment of your property, including your trees’ proximity to your house, shed, and other structures They’ll recommend steps to ensure people and property remain safe at all times, including restricted access, barriers, and other measures.

There are no qualifications required to be a tree removalist, however an arborist (who usually works alongside tree removers) will have specialised qualifications. However, the industry is heavily and your tree removalist should have appropriate licensing and insurance.

You can expect to pay between $100-$275 for tree removal on Airtasker. This price may vary depending on the size of the tree, its location, the complexity of the removal, and any specific services you require.

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. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant tree removal licence and insurance before accepting an offer.

What does a tree removal service include?

Tree removalists are experienced in a range of services relating to removing and maintaining trees. Services they can help with include:

Tree removal

Need gum tree removal, palm tree removal, or another type of tree moved or removed? Tree removal is often considered a last resort in tree maintenance, and will usually only be done if other maintenance options aren’t suitable. A tree may need to be removed if it’s causing safety concerns, is diseased or dying, or causing damage to structures or underground pipes on your property. Your tree removalist may use a truck, a cherry picker, ladders, chainsaws, and even experienced tree climbers to help take the tree down and remove it from your yard.

Tree lopping

Tree lopping removes parts of a tree rather than removing the whole tree. In some cases, there may be large sections of the tree that have been damaged in a storm or bad weather. Or perhaps the tree is growing in a way that will obstruct power lines and other services. Most tree loppers will use a ladder, a chainsaw, and a pruning saw to remove the parts needed, before mulching or removing the leaves and branches. Note that it’s important to seek specialist advice and only hire an experienced tree lopper as incorrect tree lopping can cause an otherwise healthy tree to die. 

Pruning and maintenance

Gum trees and eucalyptus trees, as well as other tall trees often need pruning and maintenance to ensure they remain at a manageable and safe height. When they’re getting close to roofs and gutters (but especially power lines), it’s time to engage an expert to trim them. Trimming is also important to remove any diseased or dying branches to make sure they don’t fall and cause injury. Depending on the tree and branch size, your tree pruner will use either an electric chainsaw or a pruning saw, along with secateurs to trim back branches.

Stump grinding

Stump grinding is often required after a tree is removed to fully extract the stump or grind it lower than ground level. Your specialist will clear the area and move their stump grinding equipment into place before using the stump grinding blade to gradually bring the stump back below ground level. They’ll then cover it with soil. This is to ensure the tree won’t reshoot and grass can grow over it. Leaving a tree stump in the ground or untouched can attract termites and other pests. Plus, it will always sit in the way of landscaping attempts or leisure activities in your backyard. 

To know if how much does tree removal cost, check out our updated tree removal price guide.

Recent Tree Removal tasks

Tree Removal & Stump Grinding

$10

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

17th Oct 2026

The job includes: • Cutting down and removing the entire tree. • Stump grinding, preferably 200–300mm below ground level, if safely achievable. • Removing and disposing of all branches, logs and green waste. The tree is located in a narrow side yard, close to the house and boundary fence.

Large Tree Removal - Mill Park 3082

$500

Mill Park VIC 3082, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Seeking an experienced, fully insured arborist to remove a large tree (approximately 12–16 metres tall) from a backyard in Mill Park. We will retain timber for firewood and arrange our own green-waste disposal to reduce costs. Please provide your best quote and availability.

Tree removal

$100

Bedfordale WA 6112, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Need a tree cut to ground level. Main trunk around 1.7m tall. Close to colour bond shed. Otherwise no other structures nearby. Power lines and building 100 metres away. Cut to manageable small chunks, I will arrange disposal. Need doing asap. All welcome to quote. Thanks.

Absolute legend James!

Tree removal

$50

Aspendale VIC 3195, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Need someone with a chainsaw to cut down the remainder of the tree. I’ve removed all of the top foliage - just need help with the larger trunks. Ideally today (Saturday) No need to remove any rubbish - I’ll do the clean up

Tree removal

$1,000

Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Need to remove 3 yakka trees and trim other trees.

Tree removal

$500

Vermont VIC 3133, Australia

16th Oct 2026

Need to remove a tree in the front yard

Backyard vegetation and tree removal

$500

Keilor VIC 3036, Australia

16th Oct 2026

I’m looking for someone to clear the backyard garden areas shown in the photos. Please remove the unwanted trees, including the lavender tree, along with all plants and weeds. I want to start again from scratch, with the upper area cleared so I can lay grass later. Please include taking all removed vegetation and green waste off-site. I only need the removal and clean-up done; no grass or new planting is required. Please review the photos and include labour, equipment and disposal in your offer. Check with me before removing any tree if you’re unsure which ones are to go.

Tree Removal – Minto Heights

$150

Minto NSW 2566, Australia

16th Oct 2026

**Tree Removal – Minto Heights** Looking for someone to cut down and remove a tree in the backyard of my property in Minto Heights. Please provide a quote including removal of the tree and disposal of all debris.

Remove tree stumps

$150

Aspendale VIC 3195, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Remove 3 tree stumps in front yard.

Lovely guy and great job, highly recommend.

Tree removals - 4 bunches of Golden Cane

$400

Coorparoo QLD 4151, Australia

10th Oct 2026

Golden Cane Palm Removal / Trimming Looking for someone to remove or cut back 4 clumps of Golden Cane palms, reaching approximately 4 metres in height. 4 clumps of Golden cane (approx. 4 meters hieght) and another palm at the back of the property, and 1 tree out the front. A skip bin will be provided on-site for green waste disposal. Please bring your own tools and equipment and ensure all cuttings are placed in the skip. Clearer photos in the morning.

Unbelievable. Strong work ethic and tough as nails. This female duo got a very large job done of cutting Golden Cane and cocos plams. Would highly recommend this team. Brilliant job done.

Tree removal - saw needed

$100

Wavell Heights QLD 4012, Australia

10th Oct 2026

2 large furn trees to be cut down and preferably moved - happy to negotiate if you can remove the the rubbish though. You could possible do it with hand saw, but easy job with chain saw. If you can grind roots and cost is not too much, will consider - but happy to poison myself if needed.

Friendly guy, had all the right tools would hire again - thanks Max !

Stump and Tree Removal

$350

Gold Coast QLD 4217, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Looking for someone experienced to complete the following garden work: Remove one small tree/shrub carefully so it can be saved and repotted elsewhere. Remove one existing tree stump completely. The stump removal needs to be done by hand only. Machinery or stump grinding cannot be used because the area is beside the pool and there are irrigation lines and an electrical cable running directly behind/near the stump. Care needs to be taken not to damage the pool area, fence, irrigation system or electrical cabling. Please only respond if you are comfortable doing careful manual stump removal and have experience working around underground services. The stump is a hibiscus plant. The plant to be moved is azalea .

Joe did a great job. Clear communication and hard work.

Tree removal

$1,000

Chapel Hill QLD 4069, Australia

6th Oct 2026

Remove various trees: 1. all palm trees around swimming pool 2. front yard palm tree 3. palm tree next to water tank (Essentially all palm trees are to be removed) Heavily trim the Bird of Paradise at fron yard And of couse take all them away :-)

Thank you Teegan for clear communication! You did a great job removing so many golden cane palms in tricky locations. The space feel so much neat and open. Thank you!

Tree removal

$10

Wollert VIC 3750, Australia

5th Oct 2026

Please quote. Removal of 6 trees.

Cut down 6 trees and grinded down the roots. Excellent job, good communication. Highly recommended.

Small Tree Removal & Clean Up

$250

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

5th Oct 2026

After the storm a potted tree has fallen in my back alley. I need to shave the root back that is stopping the pot from being flat, cut the tree branches and clean up the remaining fell plants

Above and beyond. Highly recommended

Remove trees

$50

Rochedale South QLD 4123, Australia

4th Oct 2026

Remove palm trees and the ones on the sides

Teegan did a great service. He cut four trees for me as we agreed. Great communication and punctual. Highly recommend

Cut down remove trees

$450

Beaumont Hills NSW, Australia

4th Oct 2026

Hi, looking for someone to cut down and take away 6 trees/ shrubs in my backyard. ​It’s a mix of small garden trees and overgrown bushes (nothing massive): ​3x small/medium trees (approx 4-6m) ​3x overgrown shrubs/berry bushes (approx 2-3m) ​What’s needed: ​Cut everything flush to the ground. ​Paint herbicide on the fresh cut stumps to stop regrowth (no stump grinding needed). ​Load up and take all green waste away. ​Photos attached. Flexible on days. Must have all own tools and equipment to get the job done and include final fee including airtasker fee in quote.

Great guy to work with. He came on time fully prepared and got the job done as expected. Even going above and beyond to cut off some extras and tidy up and ensure it looked good. Thanks again, highly recommended.

Remove trees

$100

Wishart QLD 4122, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Need to remove the chopped trees. Will need a large transport to take them all somewhere. We have a waste voucher if that helps.

Efficient and came in within the time promised.

Tree removal and dispose

$10

Melton South VIC 3338, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Need tree removal and dispose off.

Highly recommend for tree removal/ maintenance. Very efficient and professional.

Tree Removal

$250

Strathmore VIC 3041, Australia

3rd Oct 2026

Need this tree removed by a qualified arborist. Approx 7m tall, no stump grinding just cut to ground level

Superstar work! Nice and quick to remove a tree from a clients property and left it nice and tidy! 10/10 would recommend