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Peter did a great job and went above what I requested. Will definitely be using him again. Thanks Pete

Hedge removal /stump grinding

$200

Jared was a great help! Did a fantastic job and I’ll certainly book him again

Tall palm trees cleaned up

$100

really quick and efficient service on quite a decent sized job. Really impressed with the outcome.

Removal of top soil and palm tree root system in a 10m x 4m backyard

$300

William turned up as agreed and completed the job as agreed. Reliable and efficient.

Cut down a palm tree

$250

Pretty good with communication and job done nicely and quickly. Highly recommended

Remove tree stumps and garden waste

$5

Chris had very good communication while quoting and completing the job. The job was completed quickly and to a high standard. Thanks Chris!

Grind 17cm Tree Stump in Reservoir

$150

What's the average cost of a tree surgeon

$180 - $490

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Recent Stump Removal reviews

Pretty good with communication and job done nicely and quickly. Highly recommended

Remove tree stumps and garden waste

$5

Chris had very good communication while quoting and completing the job. The job was completed quickly and to a high standard. Thanks Chris!

Grind 17cm Tree Stump in Reservoir

$150

Quick to response and attend the job. Did a great job and just got stuck in and got it done! Would recommend or use his services again!

Need stump removed for pool blanket

$150

Peter did a great job and went above what I requested. Will definitely be using him again. Thanks Pete

Hedge removal /stump grinding

$200

Thanks James, great communication and prompt service!

Tree stump out of ground. Need someone to take it away.

$100

Thank you! Excellent job!!

Small stumps x4 removed

$100

What's the average cost of a stump removal service

$160 - $370

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$160

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$250

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$370

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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

Palm tree cutting

$800

Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia

12th Jul 2025

5 palm trees to be cut down, stumps removed and have the tree removed from site. There is rear lane access which is easy for site detup and work

Remove 1 X large cypress tree (Cupressus spp.) and grind the stump.

$800

Cherrybrook NSW, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Remove 1 X Cypress Tree (Cupressus spp.) and grind the stump, and remove all waste. Must have Insurance Certificate of Currency for public liability and professional indemnity Council approval received for tree removal.

Stump grinder

$100

Northmead, New South Wales, 2152 Australia

12th Jul 2025

Grind down a stump in backyard. Access is 110cm via gate. See images of stumps

Chop down palm tree

$300

Freshwater NSW 2096, Australia

12th Jul 2025

I have a palm tree in my back yard that I would like cut down. There is access down the side of the house for a large ladder, tools, etc, but unfortunately is not suitable for a scissor lift / cherry picker. There is also plenty of space in the yard for the tree to fall down without damaging anything. No need for disposal or grinding the stump as I will organise this. Just need the tree down on the ground so it is more manageable!

Palm Tree Removal

$1,800

Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Looking for a qualified arborist to remove 2 palm trees & stumps & green waste.

Tree stump grinding

$140

Ormond VIC 3204, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Removal of tree stump from backyard. Tree is cut back to the stump level. Please provide quote for stump grinding services.

Remove trees hitting the house

$500

Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia

12th Jul 2025

remove trees hitting the house Type of gardening: Garden cleanup Size of garden: 50m²-150m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Remove Small Rose Tree Stump

$50

Roxburgh Park VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2025

I have a rose tree stump (approx. 3 inches in diameter) at the front of my home that needs removing. I'm looking for someone who can fully extract the stump along with the main roots, as I’d like to replant in the same spot. Thanks in advance!

Tree Removal

$10

Wattle Grove NSW 2173, Australia

10th Jul 2025

Looking to have these 2 trees and stumps removed. The area is open and has easy access

Marwan was quick and efficient, doing exactly what was needed

Remove and stump grind tree

$100

Alexandra Hills QLD, Australia

9th Jul 2025

Looking for removal of this yuka next to a fence. Need to take all the waste away, remove the stump and grind to the ground so it doesn’t grow back. Apply poison if you think it needs it. Height is approx 1m and 1m wide. Alexandra Hills. Flexible with removal date and time.

Thanks Stephen for a great job removing our yuka tree.

Tree stump removal

$500

Caloundra QLD, Australia

7th Jul 2025

Remove palm tree stump and hedge.

Jared was great to work with!

Stump grinding

$250

Bilgola Beach NSW 2107, Australia

7th Jul 2025

Stump grinding Please see attached photoes

Good guy with high-quality work.

Dig out 2 x stumps of trees in a garden bed

$90

Blacktown, New South Wales

6th Jul 2025

Old trees have died, and we would like the stumps removed. 2 x stumps dug out. I'd say they are about 15cm circumference. They would like to be able to plant trees afterwards so we would like the stumps dug out, not ground down.

Great worker, would use again.

Tree stump removal

$150

St Kilda, Victoria

6th Jul 2025

We need this tree stump removed on Monday or Tuesday.

Basilis was on time and did the job with no fuss.

Stump Grind & Palm Removal

$250

Southport QLD, Australia

5th Jul 2025

Grind/ remove 2 x golden cane tree stumps & dispose of the palms

Highly recommend. Kind & efficient

Stump removal

$1,000

Coombabah QLD, Australia

5th Jul 2025

2 x 1m square tree stumps to be removed. We have chopped down most of the tree. It is called a Nicolai tree.

Great work done in a timely way! Thank you!!!

Remove plants and termite infested stump

$1,000

Artarmon NSW, Australia

5th Jul 2025

Need someone/people to remove all plants and a tree stump in Artarmon house promptly today, must be fully grinded and taken and away and all plants gone

Very efficient, friendly and did an excellent job at clearing stumps, plants, etc.

Tree stump removal

$100

Pakenham VIC, Australia

4th Jul 2025

Small tree stump removed not a big tree

The best of tge best, say nothing more

Remove Tree

$100

Nunawading VIC, Australia

4th Jul 2025

Need this tree to be removed from site. Include removal from site as the green bin will not fit.

Great work and great job

Small tree stump removal with mini bobcat/excavator

$5

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

I have dug around it. Chainsawed 2 roots but it must have another going straight down and I dont have time to dig anymore. I need someone with a mini bobcat to come and rip it out. Easy access as you can see by the photos. The whole tree is not chopped yet as I was using it as leverage but can cut it to whatever height you want The picture of the driveway shows a 2m tape measurer. Cant be much wider than that.

Showed up on time. Very polite. Very professional. Could not be happier

Recent Stump Removal tasks

Remove 1 X large cypress tree (Cupressus spp.) and grind the stump.

$800

Cherrybrook NSW, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Remove 1 X Cypress Tree (Cupressus spp.) and grind the stump, and remove all waste. Must have Insurance Certificate of Currency for public liability and professional indemnity Council approval received for tree removal.

Stump grinder

$100

Northmead, New South Wales, 2152 Australia

12th Jul 2025

Grind down a stump in backyard. Access is 110cm via gate. See images of stumps

Tree stump grinding

$140

Ormond VIC 3204, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Removal of tree stump from backyard. Tree is cut back to the stump level. Please provide quote for stump grinding services.

Remove Small Rose Tree Stump

$50

Roxburgh Park VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2025

I have a rose tree stump (approx. 3 inches in diameter) at the front of my home that needs removing. I'm looking for someone who can fully extract the stump along with the main roots, as I’d like to replant in the same spot. Thanks in advance!

Remove tree stumps and green waste

$100

Browns Plains QLD 4118, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Clean out these massive stumps from my backyard. Good for mulch

Grind palm tree stump

$125

Bulimba QLD, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Grind stump from golden palm

Tree Stump Grinding

$70

Ingleburn NSW, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Hi. I need tree stump grinding and remove roots. There are 7 trees, three are small trees stump. $70 each.

Concrete and tree stump removal

$350

Aberfoyle Park SA, Australia

12th Jul 2025

Need a small concrete slab and 2 tree stumps removed

Remove and stump grind tree

$100

Alexandra Hills QLD, Australia

9th Jul 2025

Looking for removal of this yuka next to a fence. Need to take all the waste away, remove the stump and grind to the ground so it doesn’t grow back. Apply poison if you think it needs it. Height is approx 1m and 1m wide. Alexandra Hills. Flexible with removal date and time.

Thanks Stephen for a great job removing our yuka tree.

Tree stump removal

$500

Caloundra QLD, Australia

7th Jul 2025

Remove palm tree stump and hedge.

Jared was great to work with!

Stump grinding

$250

Bilgola Beach NSW 2107, Australia

7th Jul 2025

Stump grinding Please see attached photoes

Good guy with high-quality work.

Dig out 2 x stumps of trees in a garden bed

$90

Blacktown, New South Wales

6th Jul 2025

Old trees have died, and we would like the stumps removed. 2 x stumps dug out. I'd say they are about 15cm circumference. They would like to be able to plant trees afterwards so we would like the stumps dug out, not ground down.

Great worker, would use again.

Tree stump removal

$150

St Kilda, Victoria

6th Jul 2025

We need this tree stump removed on Monday or Tuesday.

Basilis was on time and did the job with no fuss.

Stump Grind & Palm Removal

$250

Southport QLD, Australia

5th Jul 2025

Grind/ remove 2 x golden cane tree stumps & dispose of the palms

Highly recommend. Kind & efficient

Stump removal

$1,000

Coombabah QLD, Australia

5th Jul 2025

2 x 1m square tree stumps to be removed. We have chopped down most of the tree. It is called a Nicolai tree.

Great work done in a timely way! Thank you!!!

Remove plants and termite infested stump

$1,000

Artarmon NSW, Australia

5th Jul 2025

Need someone/people to remove all plants and a tree stump in Artarmon house promptly today, must be fully grinded and taken and away and all plants gone

Very efficient, friendly and did an excellent job at clearing stumps, plants, etc.

Tree stump removal

$100

Pakenham VIC, Australia

4th Jul 2025

Small tree stump removed not a big tree

The best of tge best, say nothing more

Small tree stump removal with mini bobcat/excavator

$5

Surrey Hills VIC, Australia

3rd Jul 2025

I have dug around it. Chainsawed 2 roots but it must have another going straight down and I dont have time to dig anymore. I need someone with a mini bobcat to come and rip it out. Easy access as you can see by the photos. The whole tree is not chopped yet as I was using it as leverage but can cut it to whatever height you want The picture of the driveway shows a 2m tape measurer. Cant be much wider than that.

Showed up on time. Very polite. Very professional. Could not be happier

Remove tree roots and stumps

$200

Strathmore VIC 3041, Australia

1st Jul 2025

Hello. I have a couple of tree stumps/roots need removing from garden so I can landscape with flowers

Omar was fantastic. Went out of his way to get the job done. Great communication, prompt response, excellent service. Highly recommended this service. Will definitely use again when required. Thank you Omar for your fantastic service. Marilena Rocco

Removal of small Silver Birch Tree stump and root

$100

Seaford VIC, Australia

1st Jul 2025

Remove stump and roots. Will involve some machinery. ( Pics to follow tomorrow) Please see pics. Quite narrow access from a lane way. Gate Entrance gap is 900mm

Great job. Would recommend. Easy to communicate with. Thanks Liam