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Recent Tree Surgeons reviews in Melbourne

Great operator. Good communication and gets the job done

Removal of two stumps

$600

Tharshi is a professional and did a brilliant job removing my tree. And dealt with the nosy neighbour beautifully. Many thanks

Tree removal

$350

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

Nice guy - good communication and work!

Arborist / gardener

$250

Vigithan was quick and easy to work with. Trees were cut clean and debris removed.

Cut medium trees, branches and remove stumps

$700

Fantastic! Supper efficient. Would highly recommend to others. Thanks

Tree removal

$400

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

$165 - $400

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$165

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$250

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$400

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Average reviews for Tree Surgeons Services in Melbourne

based on 486 reviews

4.94

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Best rated stump removal services near me

Recent Stump Removal reviews in Melbourne

Tom was brilliant. He communicated clearly and offered a fair price. He showed up on time and did the job exactly as requested. We had a few laughs along the way too. I recommend him.

Cut down a tree and grind the stump

$150

Great operator. Good communication and gets the job done

Removal of two stumps

$600

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

Outstanding guy, on time and went above and beyond. We had 6 trees removed including the stumps and he took everything away. Would recommend

Remove Trees & Stumps

$800

Trent helped to remove two small trees and construct a temporary fence.

Two small stump (20cm trunk ) and building a temporary fence.

$300

Vigithan was quick and easy to work with. Trees were cut clean and debris removed.

Cut medium trees, branches and remove stumps

$700

What's the average cost of a stump removal service in Melbourne

$150 - $317

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$150

median

$200

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$317

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Average reviews for Stump Removal Services in Melbourne

based on 256 reviews

4.92

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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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Average reviews for Tree Cut Back Services in Melbourne

based on 7 reviews

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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

Stump removal

$300

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Two confer stumps to remove with stump removal equipment.

Tree pruning

$400

Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Large Lilly Pilly needs to be cut back as it’s overhanging the neighbours property. Lower limbs also need cutting back. Must be a proper arborist. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Tree Removal & disposal x 2

$1,200

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

15th Oct 2026

Seeking a quote to remove and dispose of the olive tree and date palm at in Richmond. Please refer to the attached photos and approved plans. The pavers shown are to be retained, so care is needed to avoid damaging them. Please state whether stump and root removal is included, and provide your availability.

Remove tree

$75

Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Tree fell down so has been cut down; need removed from house and taken away

Great work perfect job

Remove small tree stump

$200

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Remove crepe myrtle tree stump and roots as much as possible. It is near a brick fence and a gravel path so some care is needed. Garden bed will be replanted after stump removal so no need for any poison.

Very efficient. Thank you!

Tree and Stump Removal

$150

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

13th Oct 2026

I need a silver birch tree removed which has sadly died. The tree is around 6 meters tall with a circumference of 55 cm. The area should be ready for a new tree to be planted.

Great job. Highly recommend!

Grind two tree stumps in garden bed

$150

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

13th Oct 2026

I have 2x tree stumps that I'd like ground. 1 stump is around 30cm in diameter, and the other is around 10cm. There is laneway access to the garden bed, and they're currently sitting in an empty bed with no plants surrounding them.

Cut three large streliza stumps to ground

$150

St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

13th Oct 2026

All stumps have been cut down to around 20-80 cm above ground. Need them taken as close to surface as possible. In raised garden beds of apartment, all tools need to be bought through apartment. No need for removal of cut material. Weeds will be removed prior to arrival. Dimensions 1. In raised bed, bed is 1m high. Stump has grown into fence. Dimensions 900(w)700(d)300(h) mm 2. In raised bed, bed is 60cm high. Stump has grown into fence. Dimensions 1100(w)900(d)800(h) mm 3. In raised bed, bed is 40cm high. Dimensions 600(w)600(d)400(h) mm

Need arborist for tree report for stonnington council. Ready now.

$450

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

13th Oct 2026

I have lodged an application to remove a mid size canopy tree due to damage caused to neighbouring paving. Is a beautiful tree but only halve grown and is already 1-1.5 m width, 5 m high, and big canopy. need arborist to complete the application process with diagrams, etc as per Stonnington’s process. Stonnington have done a preliminary inspection and want to understand our rationale for removing. they have not visited the site yet. is there a qualified arborist interested in this job?

Large Tree prune and cutback

$750

Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

29th Sep 2026

Large 10-12mtr high tree in front garden needs prune and extensive cutback. Service to include clean up and cutting removed branches into firewood and place into pile

AA+ quality 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.

Ali and his crew were terrific. Great comms, work quality and effort.

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

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 😁

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 :)

Recent Stump Removal tasks in Melbourne

Stump removal

$300

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

17th Oct 2026

Two confer stumps to remove with stump removal equipment.

Remove small tree stump

$200

Toorak VIC 3142, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Remove crepe myrtle tree stump and roots as much as possible. It is near a brick fence and a gravel path so some care is needed. Garden bed will be replanted after stump removal so no need for any poison.

Very efficient. Thank you!

Tree and Stump Removal

$150

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

13th Oct 2026

I need a silver birch tree removed which has sadly died. The tree is around 6 meters tall with a circumference of 55 cm. The area should be ready for a new tree to be planted.

Great job. Highly recommend!

Grind two tree stumps in garden bed

$150

Ascot Vale VIC 3032, Australia

13th Oct 2026

I have 2x tree stumps that I'd like ground. 1 stump is around 30cm in diameter, and the other is around 10cm. There is laneway access to the garden bed, and they're currently sitting in an empty bed with no plants surrounding them.

Cut three large streliza stumps to ground

$150

St Kilda East VIC 3183, Australia

13th Oct 2026

All stumps have been cut down to around 20-80 cm above ground. Need them taken as close to surface as possible. In raised garden beds of apartment, all tools need to be bought through apartment. No need for removal of cut material. Weeds will be removed prior to arrival. Dimensions 1. In raised bed, bed is 1m high. Stump has grown into fence. Dimensions 900(w)700(d)300(h) mm 2. In raised bed, bed is 60cm high. Stump has grown into fence. Dimensions 1100(w)900(d)800(h) mm 3. In raised bed, bed is 40cm high. Dimensions 600(w)600(d)400(h) mm

Need 6 tree stumps cut to ground level

$50

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

11th Oct 2026

Need 6 tree stumps cut to ground level Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

2 x Stump grinding / removal. Must experienced.

$380

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

11th Oct 2026

Grind two stumps and remove them completely Must be a professional stump grinder. Gap to get into property is less than 1m

Great job. Thank you.

Stump removal

$500

Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia

2nd Oct 2026

Removal of large tree stump Narrow access 73cm via side gate In abbotsford Ideally before 11th Oct, latest 18th Oct

Great job! Managed to get the stump machine through the front door with very little access. Thanks Paul

Remove tree stump

$120

Northcote, Victoria, Australia

29th Sep 2026

Need a stump removed - awkward access. Not poisoning. 88cm gate clearance access.

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!

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 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 😁

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

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!

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!