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Recent Tree Surgeons reviews in Melbourne

Very efficient and great job. Thank you

Tree stump removal

$120

Fantastic work, thanks!!

Tree fern stump removal

$60

What an amazing experience - so quick, simple and easy to have some stumps removed that I had looked at for ages! Thanks so much for a great job. Highly recommend Liuvao.

Stump removal

$100

Excellent job and very quick and efficient. Thank you so much!

Prune tree & remove garden waste

$225

Great work Would definitely hire Tom again No fuss work ethic Job done to perfection

Stump munching

$200

Great job Steven and the garden just looks so good.

Remove tree stumps

$200

What's the average cost of a tree surgeon in Melbourne

$162 - $400

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$162

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$250

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$400

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Recent Tree Cut Back reviews in Melbourne

Incredible service - would definitely recommend and use again.

Cut back trees and weed garden beds

$100

Above and beyond! Thanks Rob!

Cut back trees and weeding around the corners, end lease clean up

$60

Punctual, very friendly and garden turned out great!

Cutting Back Trees

$200

Nick did a great job!

Garden weed and tree cut back and clean up

$70

Great job. Thanks to Ali’s team 👍

Cut back tree/bush and remove ivy

$250

Garden looks fantastic. Took time and did each area thoroughly.

Cut back trees & cut grasses overhanging walkway. Lay down black mulch

$150

What's the average cost of a tree cut back expert in Melbourne

$134 - $295

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$134

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$231

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$295

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What do tree surgeon services include?

From supplying oxygen to absorbing rainwater, trees offer countless benefits. But it’s always a two-way relationship—trees can’t give us what we need when they’re sick or worse, dead. 


Good thing there’s a pool of tree surgeons in Airtasker who can do the dirty work and handle dangerous processes for us. The tree size, condition, species and location help the expert on reaching the right solution. Expect them to do pruning, lopping, trimming, and more. Specialists in tree maintenance near you perform these tasks by sophisticated climbing at great heights and rigging techniques. 


Keeping your landscape in good shape by exploring these services:


Tree felling and removal

Diseased, dead, or unsafe? If your trees meet the criteria, felling is the way to go. The process involves cutting the trees down to prevent diseases from spreading to surrounding trees, moreover boosting safety in the area. Some clients also request tree felling for aesthetic purposes.


Meanwhile, tree removal means the roots, stumps, fallen branches, and the entire tree get removed.


Felling or removing a tree is a dangerous task involving specialised equipment, so it’s a must to hire a knowledgeable tree surgeon for this. For extra peace of mind, you can also book an arborist to work side-by-side with your tree surgeon, as they are trained to diagnose trees and recommend safe solutions.


Tree pruning, cutting, lopping or trimming

If diseased or dead wood is present, the tree surgeon will need to remove them, which is what pruning is about. It also boosts the growth of fruit and flower buds.


Meanwhile, tree lopping or trimming effectively modifies a tree’s shape. This is done by cutting branches and training them to grow in a specific direction. It is often focused on aesthetics. If this is not properly maintained, branches can become unwieldy, growing in various directions.


Your Tasker may also do crown thinning on a tree. This consists of removing select branches to increase light penetration and reduce crown weight. 


Overall, pruning, lopping, and cutting stimulate and control growth in trees.


  • Stump removal

A tree surgeon near you can also grind down and remove unsightly or bulky stumps. This process may demand a specialised stump grinding machine, which can completely destroy the tree’s stump and root system.


  • Tree pollarding

Have you ever encountered the term “lollipop trees”? They are the result of pollarding with the purpose of aesthetics. 


Apart from that, though, tree pollarding keeps a tree from outgrowing its bounds on a private landscape, or even encroaching electrical wires. Whether placed in streets, parks, or small spaces, trees can be compact. Once you pollard a tree, you’ll have to repeat the process every year or two throughout the tree’s life. This means you may need constant landscaping or gardening maintenance.

Recent Tree Surgeons tasks in Melbourne

Remove lilly pilly stumps and roots, and some bricks.

$150

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

26th Sep 2026

3 ankle to thigh size lilly pilly stumps and roots need to be removed. Some partially buried loose bricks (about 50) removed from garden bed and stacked. $50 per hour if it takes more than 3 hours to do job. No need to remove waste.

Great communication, prompt arrival, very friendly, high degree of professional competency. A great Airtasker who I will work with again.

Stump grinding and removal

$150

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Hello, I need a stump grinded and fully removed please

Paul was punctual, professional and polite. Pleasure to deal with and did a great job! Highly recommend!

Tree Removal

$350

Fitzroy North VIC 3068, Australia

21st Sep 2026

Tree removal of a palm tree trunk (2.5m x 1.2m approx). No stump grinding, no waste disposal. Only cutting the tree trunk down.

Grind or remove small tree stump

$150

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

20th Sep 2026

I need a recently cut palm stump ground down as low as possible, ideally below ground level, so the area can be levelled and paved over. The stump is approximately 30–40 cm diameter (see photos). Access is via a side gate (78cm opening), with street parking immediately outside. Happy for the stump to be ground out or removed entirely - whichever is most practical. Please include removal/disposal of stump grindings and debris if required. Ideally Wednesday 23 September, otherwise the following week. Location: Flemington, VIC.

Fabulous and easy to work with. Great with communication, arrived when they said they would, and completed stump grinding efficiently and good quality! Highly recommend!

Remove tree branch

$75

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

19th Sep 2026

Cut tree branch and remove

Great job with a tree removal

Remove stumps from my front yard

$200

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

18th Sep 2026

I have some small tree stumps and stumps from shrubs I want removed from my front yard. There are around six in total. See photos. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

I could not recommend Vincent more highly. He did a brilliant job removing some difficult stumps from my front yard and went way above and beyond in the clean up. Excellent communication and very punctual.

Grind stump

$200

Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Grind my stump in driveway. I have chopped the tree down to soil level. Good access - you can drive a car right up to it.

Paul was fantastic! Great communication and awesome job.

Olive tree prune

$250

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

13th Sep 2026

Our large Olive tree needs pruning / cutting back

Ali and his team are absolutely fantastic. So professional and friendly. We’ll definitely re-book if we can. Highly recommend.

Tree pruning

$150

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

10th Sep 2026

Looking for someone to lightly prune 4 trees in our Essendon garden. The goal is to maintain their shape, slightl current height and thin them out slightly to let more sunlight hit the lawn for the growing season. ​I am also weighing up whether to completely remove a yucca. ​Requirements: ​Light prune of 4 trees. ​Optional removal of 1 yucca. ​Complete removal and disposal of all green waste. ​Please ensure your quote covers all labour and the green waste disposal. Cheers.

Jera helped us with trimming some trees. Super quick and easy communication. Recommended.

Remove small tree stump

$10

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

10th Sep 2026

Remove 20cm x 15cm tree stump from back court yard. To be ground down and roots removed. Tree stump area access only wide 90cm

Did a great job, thanks 😁

Tree and stump removal + medium tree move x3

$450

Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

9th Sep 2026

Removal and disposal of - 1x tree and stump - 1x stump Dig up and move/replant - 3x medium ficus tree

Tree pruning

$100

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

9th Sep 2026

Hi. I need this tree pruned. It has a lot of small branches especially down the bottom. I need the bits that have been coloured in purple cut. It doesn't have to look all level and nice, it just needs to be cut back im not fussy. You will hopefully take the branches but I can also depending on price etc. Thanks

Dead Birch tree removal

$300

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

4th Sep 2026

Dead birch tree removal, including brick surrounds. Remove rubbish. Level ground. Spread lawn seed (we can supply). Remove the tree and the root system. Make it look like it was never there! Dismantle dead tree, chip/remove all branches and timber, clean up, GST included, with stump grinding. We are planning to put in new lawn, but need the tree removed first.

Very happy with Paul’s work! He showed up at the agreed time, got on with the job with the appropriate machinery, and left the space tidy. Recommended!

Lemon Tree Removal

$200

Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

31st Aug 2026

There is a driveway entrance to the back, a bit on the narrow side but it is rear access to pick up a chopped down lemon tree for removal.

Reliable, quick & kind! Thank you so much

Reposting - Remove 4 magnolia little Gem stumps 7-15cm diameter.

$200

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

26th Aug 2026

-Report (emergency last week and couldn’t get done) -4 magnolia little gem stumps to be removed. -7cm to 15vm approx diameter. They were cut down to 15cm above ground 12 months ago. -on raised garden bed.

Highly recommend Chris, did a great job with the task posted!

Stump grinding

$250

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

11th Aug 2026

I need 5 small stumps grinded in my yard. One is 200mm wide and the other 4 are only 150mm wide.

David did a fantastic job, turned up on time and cleaned up after

Gardening and a tree removal

$200

Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

30th Jul 2026

I want to remove a tree, remove all existing plants/shrubs, and leave the garden clear so I can start from scratch. All green waste removed.

Punctual, great and friendly service. Highly recommended :)

Tree Stump Removal Residential Townhouse

$150

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Removal of an Ornamental Pear Tree stump from 600mm x 600mm garden bed. The area surrounding the small garden bed is paved and located next to a hot water system with a gas connection at the rear of the garden bed. Please note there is no rear access to the courtyard for large equipment, entry via front door is 76cm wide.

Steven did a fantastic job, we couldn’t be happier. He is professional, efficient and considerate of the space. We would book him again.

Fig Tree Removal

$400

Middle Park VIC 3206, Australia

24th Jun 2026

Remove large fig free including stump and associated clean up.

Awesome contractor and did everything g we asked

Tree pruning and stump removal in collingwood

$400

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

1. Trim the palm tree (need a cherry picker) out in the courtyard 2. Remove the stump in the front garden so that we can plant something there

easy to deal with - would use again

Recent Stump Removal tasks in Melbourne

Stump grinding and removal

$150

Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

23rd Sep 2026

Hello, I need a stump grinded and fully removed please

Paul was punctual, professional and polite. Pleasure to deal with and did a great job! Highly recommend!

Grind or remove small tree stump

$150

Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

20th Sep 2026

I need a recently cut palm stump ground down as low as possible, ideally below ground level, so the area can be levelled and paved over. The stump is approximately 30–40 cm diameter (see photos). Access is via a side gate (78cm opening), with street parking immediately outside. Happy for the stump to be ground out or removed entirely - whichever is most practical. Please include removal/disposal of stump grindings and debris if required. Ideally Wednesday 23 September, otherwise the following week. Location: Flemington, VIC.

Fabulous and easy to work with. Great with communication, arrived when they said they would, and completed stump grinding efficiently and good quality! Highly recommend!

Remove stumps from my front yard

$200

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

18th Sep 2026

I have some small tree stumps and stumps from shrubs I want removed from my front yard. There are around six in total. See photos. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

I could not recommend Vincent more highly. He did a brilliant job removing some difficult stumps from my front yard and went way above and beyond in the clean up. Excellent communication and very punctual.

Grind stump

$200

Alphington VIC 3078, Australia

17th Sep 2026

Grind my stump in driveway. I have chopped the tree down to soil level. Good access - you can drive a car right up to it.

Paul was fantastic! Great communication and awesome job.

Remove small tree stump

$10

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

10th Sep 2026

Remove 20cm x 15cm tree stump from back court yard. To be ground down and roots removed. Tree stump area access only wide 90cm

Did a great job, thanks 😁

Tree and stump removal + medium tree move x3

$450

Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

9th Sep 2026

Removal and disposal of - 1x tree and stump - 1x stump Dig up and move/replant - 3x medium ficus tree

Reposting - Remove 4 magnolia little Gem stumps 7-15cm diameter.

$200

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

26th Aug 2026

-Report (emergency last week and couldn’t get done) -4 magnolia little gem stumps to be removed. -7cm to 15vm approx diameter. They were cut down to 15cm above ground 12 months ago. -on raised garden bed.

Highly recommend Chris, did a great job with the task posted!

Tree and stump removal

$500

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

25th Aug 2026

Remove tree and the stump

Cut out a tree stump and remove some bricks

$100

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

23rd Aug 2026

We’re hoping to cut the tree trunk so it’s below the height of the adjacent path. Also need to dislodge about 1.5m length golf bricks, they’re 2x deep

Cut down two trees and remove/grind stumps

$500

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

17th Aug 2026

I have two medium size (2-3m tall) trees that I need removed and stumps either ground down or removed.

Abdullah was fantastic - I highly recommend using him! Great communication, efficient and very high quality work.

Stump removal

$200

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

16th Aug 2026

Bamboo stumps removed and ground into the soil. No need to remove the soil itself just want the stumps ground down. The stumps and root system span 2 meters, they arent a large stump

Remove 4 magnolia little Jem stumps 7-15cm diameter.

$200

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

15th Aug 2026

-4 magnolia little gem stumps to be removed. -7cm to 15vm approx diameter. They were cut down to 15cm above ground 12 months ago. -on raised garden bed.

Stump grinding

$250

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

11th Aug 2026

I need 5 small stumps grinded in my yard. One is 200mm wide and the other 4 are only 150mm wide.

David did a fantastic job, turned up on time and cleaned up after

Tree Stump Removal Residential Townhouse

$150

North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia

9th Jul 2026

Removal of an Ornamental Pear Tree stump from 600mm x 600mm garden bed. The area surrounding the small garden bed is paved and located next to a hot water system with a gas connection at the rear of the garden bed. Please note there is no rear access to the courtyard for large equipment, entry via front door is 76cm wide.

Steven did a fantastic job, we couldn’t be happier. He is professional, efficient and considerate of the space. We would book him again.

Tree pruning and stump removal in collingwood

$400

Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia

22nd Jun 2026

1. Trim the palm tree (need a cherry picker) out in the courtyard 2. Remove the stump in the front garden so that we can plant something there

easy to deal with - would use again

Remove Feijoa hedge, including stumps and removing all waste legally

$800

Kensington VIC, Australia

8th Jun 2026

Remove 12 Feijoa plants including stumps and roots down to 6inches below soil level and remove all green waste to a legal disposal site

Completely the task as required and did a good job of cleaning up

Tree stump removal

$50

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

2nd May 2026

We need 1 tree stump removed from our back yard.

Thank you so much :) very happy with the service

Tree stump removal

$300

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

4 medium sized tree stumps need grinding down Need to be ground down 3cm below dirt level Unable to get large stump grinder into courtyard as access to courtyard via apartment itself Could be achieved with small stump grinder

Very happy with Abdul’s work, 10/10!

Tree stump removal

$250

Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

4th Apr 2026

Tree has been cut and just stump remaining need it removed or at least cut down below ground level can see in background of pic near fence

Amazing service - great communication and job done perfectly. Cant recommend highly enough!

Remove small multi-trunk tree (Privet), stump, and all waste.

$500

Brunswick VIC, Australia

3rd Apr 2026

need a 4m tall Privet removed from my yard in Brunswick. It has about two dozen thin trunks (5-10cm each) coming from a single base. Scope of work: Cut down entire tree/bush. Stump removal: I need the stump fully removed/dug out (not just cut flush). Full disposal: Tasker to take all green waste away (none to be left on site). Please include all tip fees in your offer. Note: Tree is near a fence/power line, so care is needed.

Ali and his team did a great job removing a large privet from our yard

Recent Tree Cut Back tasks in Melbourne

Gardening: weeding and tree cut back

$100

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

14th May 2026

Need someone to tidy up our small front garden area - please advise when you are available to do this. Jobs include: Pulling/removing weeds along the front fence and side path and garden Raking and putting fallen leaves in green bin Trimming back the hedge along the side path Cutting back the large overgrown tree General garden tidy so the whole front area looks neat again Green bin provided onsite for garden waste. Access is straightforward through the front gate. Photos attached for reference. Please bring your own gardening/pruning tools, including hedge trimmer if needed.

Cut back tree - can leave clippings on nature strip

$50

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

18th Apr 2025

Trim back tree to manageable size Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Cut back trees

$250

North Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Jan 2025

🌳Overgrown trees need to be cut back on the front porch, middle and back courtyard Need to bring own equipment & ladder

Gardening- trim hedge and cut back trees

$300

Toorak VIC, Australia

15th Dec 2024

Trim hedge, cut back trees and tidy up Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Hedge trimming, Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No

Thanks Daz ! Great job

Garden weed and tree cut back and clean up

$70

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

17th Mar 2024

cut back a tree clean the path of weeds and leaves clear the garden beds of weeds and leaves clean up the front of the fence trip the hedge Empty green bin provided (no need to take the garden waste) Type of gardening: Weeding, Hedge trimming, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Nick did a great job!

Cut back trees and weed garden beds

$100

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

5th Mar 2024

Cut back overhanging trees so we can walk under them - garden tidy and weed garden beds. Can leave tree cuttings on nature strip Type of gardening: Weeding, Other, Garden cleanup Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Incredible service - would definitely recommend and use again.

Cut back tree/bush and remove ivy

$250

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

22nd Jan 2024

Hi there Looks worse than it is 😂 I’ll remove all the pots, but need someone to pull out Ivy - growing through fence. The current weather means it’s just grown off tap! Also, need the neighbours tree to be cut back - you’ll need ladder/long arm/handle tools. And please take garden waste away too Easy access through rear lane. Based in port melbourne. I’m hoping you can visit Wednesday 24th (ill be at home etc)…please let me know in your bid if you can do Wednesday. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Great job. Thanks to Ali’s team 👍

Cut back trees and weeding around the corners, end lease clean up

$60

Aberfeldie VIC, Australia

20th Jan 2024

No need to do big lawn areas, just clean up weeds on edges of house, clipping back trees etc, would prefer if you could dispose of the garden waste. Type of gardening: Other, Weeding, Garden cleanup Size of garden: 150m²-300m² Has green waste bin: Yes - Due date: Flexible

Above and beyond! Thanks Rob!

Cut back trees & cut grasses overhanging walkway. Lay down black mulch

$150

Prahran VIC, Australia

21st Nov 2023

Cut back bamboo & hedge. Cut back grass over hanging walkway. Lay down black mulch in garden. - Due date: Before Sunday, 26 November 2023

Garden looks fantastic. Took time and did each area thoroughly.

Cutting Back Tree

$40

Carlton North VIC, Australia

18th May 2023

Need this bush out the front of our house cut right down and tidied. - Due date: Flexible

Cutting Back Trees

$200

Essendon West VIC 3040, Australia

8th Mar 2023

Trimming/cutting back 10 tall trees in front yard (front and back of trees) Clean up of leaves and weeding or poison in front and small side yard I have a green bin for use Please feel free to ask questions! - Due date: Flexible

Punctual, very friendly and garden turned out great!