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Chris did a great job. He was pretty nice and helpful - he had all the equipment and knew what he was doing.

Stump grinding + removal of sugar cane palm

$500

Highly recommend. Grateful for his good work.

Remove a bamboo stump

$120

Thank you Taylor, very happy. Reliable fast and efficient. Would definitely recommend

Dig out 3 small stumps and remove sleeper edging.

$150

Once again a good job done, thanks

Stump ground x 2 in Berowra

$100

On time and good communication

Tree stump removal

$200

What a great guy, very helpful with removing my stump and has some great ideas for me to help fix up my depressing courtyard. I highly recommend

To remove this stump and take away

$200

What's the average cost of a tree surgeon

$189 - $496

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On time and good communication

Tree stump removal

$200

What a great guy, very helpful with removing my stump and has some great ideas for me to help fix up my depressing courtyard. I highly recommend

To remove this stump and take away

$200

James knew what he was doing and got the job done.

Remove Bangalow Palm tree, can leave stump in ground.

$500

Once again a good job done, thanks

Stump ground x 2 in Berowra

$100

Highly recommend. Grateful for his good work.

Remove a bamboo stump

$120

Thank you Taylor, very happy. Reliable fast and efficient. Would definitely recommend

Dig out 3 small stumps and remove sleeper edging.

$150

What's the average cost of a stump removal service

$180 - $400

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$180

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$250

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$400

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Why hire a tree surgeon through Airtasker?

Having the opportunity to easily reconnect with nature, thanks to trees in your lot, is truly a gift. However, a passive attitude is not a match for this; serious maintenance should be done. Before you even notice it, old trees can endanger your home or even a random passerby.

Dealing with heavy branches and overgrown trees? You can head to Airtasker to keep your worries at bay. By hiring a tree surgeon, you don’t have to put yourself in danger and just let someone with expertise solve your problem. Booking a tree surgeon near you through Airtasker is also practical versus asking for quotes from other tree service websites. Tree maintenance near you just needs a few clicks.

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Top Tree Surgeons related questions

n Australia, the fee for a tree surgeon’s service usually goes from $30 to $50 per hour, which adds roughly $200 to $400 for a day’s work. Factors like the tree’s size and condition, location, and ultimately the type of job needed influence the price.


Depending on the tree size or width, tree pruning and lopping typically costs $200 to $800 (20 metres and below); stump removal and grinding at $100 to $400; and tree removal at $300 to $1,500. Meanwhile, tree survey and report can go from $350 up to $600 depending on the amount of trees in the area. 

In general, they differ in training and knowledge. Tree surgeons often perform the dirty work, such as cutting down trees, pruning, and removing stumps. Meanwhile, arborists are certified professionals who studied the science of arboriculture (cultivation and management of shrubs, trees, vines, and other woody plants). They diagnose the whole body of the tree to reach the right solution. Despite dissimilarities, a surgeon and an arborist may work together to plan and execute tree services.

No, pollarding (like removing all branches from a tree) is only suitable for certain types of trees. For example, pollarding is suitable for surgeries involving ash trees, elm trees, and willow trees. Other examples include maple, oak, and sycamore trees. But generally, the tree surgeon will need to handle trees on a case by case basis. It’s best to consult a tree care professional on whether or not your tree can be pollarded. 

The most suitable time for pruning depends on the tree's species. Many trees are best pruned during the winter when the trees are dormant. But some trees, like those under the cherry species, should be pruned during the summer to prevent silver leaf disease. Your hired Tasker can also give you tips on the best time to schedule your preferred tree service. 

Although tree surgeons are not legally obliged to get certified, a certification ensures the Tasker has enough training, especially for dangerous tasks. A tree surgeon would need to go through extensive training and work experience. Tree surgeon certificates of competence include tree felling and processing; chainsaw maintenance, onsite preparation, basic cross-cutting; using a chainsaw from a rope and harness; and first aid at work.


Connecting with a tree surgeon through Airtasker? You’ll also be able to see the specialist’s ratings and reviews from previous customers to get a better grasp of their experience.

Tree removal permit requirements vary per location. For safety, check with your local council for tree regulations specific in your location. Tree preservation orders may protect some trees.


You can also hire a tree service specialist on Airtasker. They are more knowledgeable about regulations and can recommend legal solutions to your tree concerns.

If your location has no recycling facility for tree waste, the discarded trees, limbs, and branches go to a green landfill. But if possible, a tree surgeon can go for more environmentally conscious disposal options, like turning the waste into mulch, firewood, biofuel, and lumber. Your hired Tasker may be aware of environment-friendly disposal options in your area.

Absolutely. In Airtasker, you can choose to work with a gardenerlawn care specialistlandscape contractor, and more.

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. 


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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

Tree stump grinding

$300

Epping NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

You will need to provide your own stump grinder.

Tree removal

$500

Narre Warren VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

🌳 Tree Removal – 2 Trees in Backyard Looking for an experienced person to cut down and remove two medium-sized trees from my backyard.

Cut off palm tree seed pods

$60

Aspendale Gardens VIC 3195, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Just cut off seeds pods, do not need carry out green waste. The height of palm trees are about 8 meters

Stump grinder

$300

Birkdale QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Stump grinding of 3 stumps

Needing a palm tree removed

$500

Rothwell QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Needing a palm tree removed

Quick stump grind or stump removal– small fig stump (Gwelup)

$100

Gwelup WA 6018, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Quick stump grind – small fig stump (Gwelup) Looking for someone with a stump grinder to grind down a small fig tree stump in our backyard so the area can be paved / outdoor tiled later. Details: - Stump already cut down (see photo) - Just need it ground below ground level (~150–200mm) so paving base can go over it - Located next to pool fence - Easy access to backyard - Happy with grinding only – no need for full root removal Flexible on timing – ideal for someone already working nearby who wants to squeeze in a quick extra job. Located Gwelup WA. Please quote with method and price.

Remove palm tree and stump

$550

Margate QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Remove and dump palm tree completely including stump. Easy access for machine.

Poinsettia tree removal

$3,500

Manly West QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Totally remove trees and 2 palms

Manual removal of 2 tree stumps near house

$200

Buderim QLD, Australia

5th Mar 2026

I have 2 tree stumps against my house and the garage. I would like them manually removed as much as possible, to at least below the soil line. Enough to enable me to lay pipe over the top for drainage. There is no room or ability to use a stump grinder due to their proximity to the house and garage.

Jared was great, very knowledgeable, friendly and had a “can do” approach to everything. I’ll be using him again!

Tree Stump Removal

$50

Mango Hill QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Grind and remove two yucca tree stumps

Trent was reliable and efficient. Managed to grind down the stumps that were very close to the fence line with no damage.

Tree pruning

$250

Spring Hill QLD, Australia

2nd Mar 2026

I need a neighbours tree pruned back from my side of the fence and the branches removed Type of gardening: Garden cleanup, Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: No

Efficient, good workmanship and great guy.

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 !!

Plant / tree removal

$500

St Helens Park NSW, Australia

1st Mar 2026

Four small to mid sized trees / plants cut down and removed from back yard.

Great service, easy to deal with, would definitely recommend!

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.

Prune trees

$10

Gordon NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2026

Need 3 trees pruned back on all the branches that overhang from my neighbours house to ours. I've tried to show in the pictures where the trees could be cut back but we discuss more in person I have a mechanism for disposal if required but if we could mulch it that would be even better. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

A pleasure to deal with. Punctual and polite

Remove tree stumps.

$150

North Perth WA 6006, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Remove tree stumps and Root systems. Need to make space for retaining wall.

Efficient and punctual

Old stump remoal

$150

Thornbury VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Old stump needing to be removed in my backyard and access is through laneway.. big roller door and smaller second door (nothing in the way)

Couldn't recommend enough!

Prune tree branches

$100

Kenmore Hills QLD 4069, Australia

25th Feb 2026

I have a poinciana tree with a few branches that need cutting back. Maybe 3m off the ground. Mainly gardens under branches I will dispose of branches, just need someone to be able to reach them.

Krystina was extremely communicative and punctual. Her work was thorough and completed to my expectations.

Tree stump removal

$150

Northcote VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

We have two tree stumps we need removed in our front yard. To confirm, you will need to enter through a 80mm gate and there is two steps up into where the tree stumps are. Please refer to photos.

Paul had great communication and was extremely polite as well as doing a fantastic job. We would happily use Paul again.

Tree Lopping Removal and Stump Grinding

$800

Rockingham WA 6168, Australia

24th Feb 2026

Tree to lop branches and wood to remove. Stump to grind to 100mm below ground level.

Great bloke and team. Know their stuff when it comes to handling tricky backyard trees.

Recent Stump Removal tasks

Tree stump grinding

$300

Epping NSW, Australia

7th Mar 2026

You will need to provide your own stump grinder.

Stump grinder

$300

Birkdale QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Stump grinding of 3 stumps

Quick stump grind or stump removal– small fig stump (Gwelup)

$100

Gwelup WA 6018, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Quick stump grind – small fig stump (Gwelup) Looking for someone with a stump grinder to grind down a small fig tree stump in our backyard so the area can be paved / outdoor tiled later. Details: - Stump already cut down (see photo) - Just need it ground below ground level (~150–200mm) so paving base can go over it - Located next to pool fence - Easy access to backyard - Happy with grinding only – no need for full root removal Flexible on timing – ideal for someone already working nearby who wants to squeeze in a quick extra job. Located Gwelup WA. Please quote with method and price.

Remove palm tree and stump

$550

Margate QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Remove and dump palm tree completely including stump. Easy access for machine.

Stump grinding

$250

Manly West QLD, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Three small stumps to remove and 1 large tree to cut down and grind stump.

Cut down 4 small trees, remove stumps and take away green waste

$500

Glen Waverley VIC, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Hi, I need someone to cut down 4 trees in my backyard, remove the stumps and take away all green waste. 📍 Location: Glen Waverley Trees (see photos) Tree 1 Approx 4–5 metres tall, dense branches. Tree 2 Approx 5–6 metres tall, relatively narrow trunk. Tree 3 Approx 2 metres tall, small tree. Tree 4 Approx 2.5 metres tall, small tree. Work required • Cut down the 4 trees • Remove tree stumps (grind or dig out) • Trim branches if needed • Cut back branches near the roof for roof clearance • Remove all branches, leaves and green waste from site • Leave the area clean Access • Backyard access through side path • Standard residential backyard

Lop Tree, Grind Stump, Remove Soil, Level

$1,000

North Perth WA 6006, Australia

7th Mar 2026

Hello, this job is to: - Lop the remnants of the olive tree. It was previously cut down to half it's height, so it's just 2.5m tall. Though, a wide base! Approx 70cm diameter. - As it was built up in a container box, I would also like the excess soil removed, it's probably x 30cm x 2m X 1.5 which is approx a 1m3. - Once lopped and soil removed, would like the stump ground. - So job finished when the ground is all level, to the rest of the garden. - Wheel barrow access to the laneway through the garage door as pictured. Access through the garages double white doors is 1300mm. Cheers

Thanks very much Chad! I appreciate the hard work, it was a big job! Great Airtasker experience. Thank you!

Manual removal of 2 tree stumps near house

$200

Buderim QLD, Australia

5th Mar 2026

I have 2 tree stumps against my house and the garage. I would like them manually removed as much as possible, to at least below the soil line. Enough to enable me to lay pipe over the top for drainage. There is no room or ability to use a stump grinder due to their proximity to the house and garage.

Jared was great, very knowledgeable, friendly and had a “can do” approach to everything. I’ll be using him again!

Tree Stump Removal

$50

Mango Hill QLD, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

Grind and remove two yucca tree stumps

Trent was reliable and efficient. Managed to grind down the stumps that were very close to the fence line with no damage.

Remove tree stumps.

$150

North Perth WA 6006, Australia

27th Feb 2026

Remove tree stumps and Root systems. Need to make space for retaining wall.

Efficient and punctual

Old stump remoal

$150

Thornbury VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

Old stump needing to be removed in my backyard and access is through laneway.. big roller door and smaller second door (nothing in the way)

Couldn't recommend enough!

Tree stump removal

$150

Northcote VIC, Australia

25th Feb 2026

We have two tree stumps we need removed in our front yard. To confirm, you will need to enter through a 80mm gate and there is two steps up into where the tree stumps are. Please refer to photos.

Paul had great communication and was extremely polite as well as doing a fantastic job. We would happily use Paul again.

Tree Lopping Removal and Stump Grinding

$800

Rockingham WA 6168, Australia

24th Feb 2026

Tree to lop branches and wood to remove. Stump to grind to 100mm below ground level.

Great bloke and team. Know their stuff when it comes to handling tricky backyard trees.

Stump grinding

$250

Wavell Heights QLD, Australia

24th Feb 2026

I need 6 stumps grinded below ground level. 1 as you can see in the photos is a different kind of plant. Easy access to the backyard through side gate. Wavell heights

Chris did a great job stump grinding a number of trees!

Removing tree stump

$50

Canley Vale NSW, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

Need to remove a tree stump in front garden

Vincent was prompt, reliable and communicated well in what he was going to do. He was very efficient and friendly throughout my interaction with him. Highly recommend!

2 x Palm Tree removal and stump grind

$10

Hawthorne QLD, Australia

22nd Feb 2026

I need 2 palm trees cut down, removed and stump grinded to below ground level. Both trees are over 2 stories high.

Great work and fast to respond.

Remove and dispose of tree stump

$75

Umina Beach NSW, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Remove and dispose of tree stump in photo. Space for parking next to

Good job would hite again

Yacca stump removal

$150

Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

21st Feb 2026

🌿 Help Needed: Yucca Root Removal Looking for someone experienced with yard work/landscaping to finish removing a yucca plant root that is already halfway dug out. Important: There is a water line/hose running underneath the root, so care must be taken not to damage it. Need someone who can work carefully around the pipe. Job details: • Root is already partially excavated — just needs to be finished • Must be comfortable working near a water line • Bring your own tools if possible (shovel, pruning saw, or reciprocating saw helpful)

Great work he did it very well and quickly thank you 😊

Small branch and sticks removal - no stumps or big branches

$120

Doreen VIC, Australia

21st Feb 2026

Small sticks and branches removal - all very light not big heavy branches or stumps .

Came on time and did the job perfectly!