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Recent Tree Surgeons reviews in West Brisbane

Great work, nice guy. Recommend.

Tree stump/root grinding

$350

Excellent job. Exceeded my expectations

Stump grinding

$300

Brad and John did an awesome job. Can definitely recommend these guys! Polite, hard working, and deliver what they say they will! A hard gig today in 33 degrees but they came through. Very pleased.

Small area - stumps removal and excavation

$750

Great job and left the site clean and tidy at end of job.

Stump grinding

$250

Great work and Greag is easy to work with

Need about 10 Yuccca stumps cut back/ground down, posioned or removed

$500

What's the average cost of a tree surgeon in West Brisbane

$230 - $650

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$230

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$350

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$650

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Average reviews for Tree Surgeons Services in West Brisbane

based on 206 reviews

4.97

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Best rated stump removal services near me

Recent Stump Removal reviews in West Brisbane

Great work, nice guy. Recommend.

Tree stump/root grinding

$350

Excellent job. Exceeded my expectations

Stump grinding

$300

Brad and John did an awesome job. Can definitely recommend these guys! Polite, hard working, and deliver what they say they will! A hard gig today in 33 degrees but they came through. Very pleased.

Small area - stumps removal and excavation

$750

Great job and left the site clean and tidy at end of job.

Stump grinding

$250

Great work and Greag is easy to work with

Need about 10 Yuccca stumps cut back/ground down, posioned or removed

$500

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

$220 - $547

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$220

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$328

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$547

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Average reviews for Stump Removal Services in West Brisbane

based on 120 reviews

4.98

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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 West Brisbane

Cut down trees & stump grind

$1,200

The Gap QLD 4061, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Tuesday 3rd of Wednesday 4th November. I need these trees cut down, stumps all ground and all waste taken away on the day. I have sprayed all trees that need to go with red spray paint. Back yard: back garden is on a 90cm retained area with side gate access (100cm wide). 1 large olive tree 1 tree near the boundary 1 tree/bush at the back yard stairs Front yard: 2 large older stumps to be ground 1 palm 2 trees

Stump grinding

$150

Chelmer QLD 4068, Australia

30th Oct 2026

Large jacaranda root need gone

Did a great job. Highly recommended

Stump cut into firewood

$40

Keperra QLD 4054, Australia

29th Oct 2026

needing somebody to come and cut up the stump with a chainsaw so we can burn it for firewood

Removal of Golden Cane Palm Trees

$200

Indooroopilly QLD 4068, Australia

29th Oct 2026

Cut down 7 Golden Cane palms (4m high) Looking for someone to safely cut down seven (7) Golden Cane palm trees located in my yard in Indooroopilly. Job Details: Quantity & Size: 7 palms, roughly 4 metres high. Scope: Cut them down as low to the ground as possible. Property Care: The palms are located near a fence and established garden beds. Extreme care must be taken to guide the fall of the trunks so they do not damage the surrounding plants or the nearby fence. This is very important. Disposal: prefer for the waste to be taken away, BCC green waste vouchers are available to use. Tools: Tasker must bring their own equipment, safety gear, and ropes/wedges if needed to control the direction of the fall. Looking to get this done as soon as possible. Please drop your offers below.

I need a big fig tree cut and removed and stump grinded

$500

Keperra QLD, Australia

18th Oct 2026

I have a big fig tree at the front of my house. It needs to be lopped and then removed and stump grinded. Id need you to have insurance as well and experience.

Move a large stump

$50

Keperra QLD 4054, Australia

18th Oct 2026

We dug out a large stump and we need it moved out of the back yard and taken away. Would be great for fire wood if someone wants to cut it up

Stump grinder for 3 stumps

$300

Sherwood QLD 4075, Australia

14th Oct 2026

We have 3 stumps to be ground down. 1x 1300mm high x 400mm wide, 1 x 400mm high x 600mm wide and one little one only 180mm high x 150mm wide. We also have one stump to be cut. It’s a silky Oak which is 450mm wide and 850mm high. If you cannot do this one that’s ok. I can list it as a separate task.

Peter is extremely competent, worked hard and did exactly what was required. Would recommend him to anyone.

Need Arborist to determine a Gum Tree

$100

Indooroopilly QLD 4068, Australia

14th Oct 2026

Need to determine and asses if the Gum Tree, which is next to our property is dying as we can see termites and the tree leave are drying out. I have attached the images.

Stump removal

$120

Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia

13th Oct 2026

I’ve had a treat cut down and just need the stump removed so that the area can be concreted. Workers for the physical removal of the stump and roots to about 10 cm depth.

Stump cutting

$100

Northwest Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia

9th Oct 2026

Need 3 stumps chainsawed to be level with the ground. No access for a stump grinder as on a hill.

Jacob was quick and efficient, arrived in time and did the job well, thank you

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

$200

Sherwood QLD 4075, Australia

22nd Sep 2026

Removal of small palm. Sherwood.

Did a great job!! Tied up well.

Stump removal / grinding

$250

Brisbane QLD 4051, Australia

6th Sep 2026

Have two smallish stumps to remove. Looking for someone to remove them for me, including majority of roots etc. Main tree was a fig that we chopped down. Need to be careful of the fence behind and also some of the plants in the area. Can't get a car or any major machinery in there unfortunately. Hoping for asap.

Michael did fast, efficient and good quality work. Communicated well. Highly recommended.

Stump grinding one clump golden cane

$200

Jindalee QLD 4074, Australia

1st Sep 2026

One clump approx 50cm diameter.

Super friendly, helpful and efficient. Made short work of the job and am booking him for more landscaping work. Great attitude.

Use electric jack hammer to dig up small area of garden and tree stump

$150

Pinjarra Hills QLD 4069, Australia

17th Aug 2026

I have a small are of 10 m2 and a tree stump to be dug up. I have an electric jack hammer which makes the job quick and simple, but it is too heavy (20 kg) for me to operate myself. Maximum 2 hours of work, I will assist. Will need to remove several wheelbarrows of dug up earth.

A great hard worker. Easy to get along with and good communicator. Highly recommended

Stump grinding

$150

Jindalee QLD 4074, Australia

17th Aug 2026

Two golden cane clusters - fronds already gone and stumps cut down. One cluster cut back (you need a chainsaw) I will hire the stump grinder. Sorry no pics but the clusters are about 1m diameter.

Pete was great to work with, had really good equipment and did a thorough job. Would hire again. Thank you!

Stump grinding ASAP

$40

Indooroopilly QLD 4068, Australia

15th Aug 2026

Need help with grinding a stump!! It’s close to fence. You leave the area with the mulch. No clean up needed. The tree loppers didn’t grind the the stump that they were supposed to grind.

He was very efficient! Came the next day got the job done. No fluffing around. This is the type of tradesperson you would want to deal again!!

Remove palm trees

$300

Gaythorne QLD 4051, Australia

25th Jul 2026

Remove 3 palm trees and waist

Fantastic job!!!! Highly recommend.

Remove or grind one large tree stump

$600

Kenmore QLD 4069, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Remove one large tree stump and overgrown roots or grind to the ground level

Punctual and on point

Prune/Remove Tree

$200

The Gap QLD 4061, Australia

19th Jun 2026

Looking to remove/prune a tree to approx 2m to 2.5m of height (remove approx 4m on top) as it drops leaves in gutters and runs against the house in the wind. While tall, circumference at point of cut is only approx 50cm (diameter of 17cm). Access to the courtyard of my townhouse is via internal stairs only (1 flight). Seeking all cut/pruned material and debris to be removed.

Turned up exactly on time. Was attentive, careful, friendly and cleaned up perfectly afterwards. Would highly recommend Luke!!

Recent Stump Removal tasks in West Brisbane

Cut down trees & stump grind

$1,200

The Gap QLD 4061, Australia

3rd Nov 2026

Tuesday 3rd of Wednesday 4th November. I need these trees cut down, stumps all ground and all waste taken away on the day. I have sprayed all trees that need to go with red spray paint. Back yard: back garden is on a 90cm retained area with side gate access (100cm wide). 1 large olive tree 1 tree near the boundary 1 tree/bush at the back yard stairs Front yard: 2 large older stumps to be ground 1 palm 2 trees

Stump grinding

$150

Chelmer QLD 4068, Australia

30th Oct 2026

Large jacaranda root need gone

Did a great job. Highly recommended

Stump cut into firewood

$40

Keperra QLD 4054, Australia

29th Oct 2026

needing somebody to come and cut up the stump with a chainsaw so we can burn it for firewood

I need a big fig tree cut and removed and stump grinded

$500

Keperra QLD, Australia

18th Oct 2026

I have a big fig tree at the front of my house. It needs to be lopped and then removed and stump grinded. Id need you to have insurance as well and experience.

Move a large stump

$50

Keperra QLD 4054, Australia

18th Oct 2026

We dug out a large stump and we need it moved out of the back yard and taken away. Would be great for fire wood if someone wants to cut it up

Stump grinder for 3 stumps

$300

Sherwood QLD 4075, Australia

14th Oct 2026

We have 3 stumps to be ground down. 1x 1300mm high x 400mm wide, 1 x 400mm high x 600mm wide and one little one only 180mm high x 150mm wide. We also have one stump to be cut. It’s a silky Oak which is 450mm wide and 850mm high. If you cannot do this one that’s ok. I can list it as a separate task.

Peter is extremely competent, worked hard and did exactly what was required. Would recommend him to anyone.

Stump removal

$120

Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069, Australia

13th Oct 2026

I’ve had a treat cut down and just need the stump removed so that the area can be concreted. Workers for the physical removal of the stump and roots to about 10 cm depth.

Quote to remove Stumps

$10

Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD 4073, Australia

13th Oct 2026

Quote to remove stumps in front of house

I need two Yukka stumps removed or ground down

$250

Upper Kedron QLD 4055, Australia

12th Oct 2026

I need two yukka stumps removed and taken away or ground down

Alan was on time, communicated well, was friendly and cleaned up afterwards. A very hard worker deserving of your business. Exceptional job getting out two stumps very close to my house without any damage.

Stump cutting

$100

Northwest Inner Brisbane QLD, Australia

9th Oct 2026

Need 3 stumps chainsawed to be level with the ground. No access for a stump grinder as on a hill.

Jacob was quick and efficient, arrived in time and did the job well, thank you

Stump grinder

$300

The Gap QLD 4061, Australia

7th Oct 2026

I need to stump grind one tree.

Michael showed up on time with Can Do attitude and finished the work with the right machinery perfectly. Highly recommended.

Remove fig tree stump and surface roots

$400

Bellbowrie QLD 4070, Australia

5th Oct 2026

Recently removed a fig tree from back yard. Required the stump and surface to be removed below soil level to prepare for new garden area.

Cut small amount off top of stump

$50

The Gap QLD 4061, Australia

4th Oct 2026

We would like the top of this stump trimmed so it is flat on top, as shown by yellow line in photo. It’s approx 55 cm wide. Appears to be hardwood and requires a suitable chainsaw. Not looking for removal or stump grinding.

Narrow Access Stump Grinding - Murraya Stumps Near Pool & Fence

$300

Sherwood QLD 4075, Australia

25th Sep 2026

Looking for an experienced operator with a tight-access stump grinder to remove several established Murraya (Mock Orange) stumps and surface roots in my yard. Unfortunately only have a narrow window between pool tiling finishing and pool fence going in. Job Details: Stumps: Roughly 8 small-to-medium Murraya stumps total. 4 are grouped closely together in the backyard and they are already starting to resprout. 4 are more evenly spaced out the front (these are a second priority though) Access: Narrow side passage access along the house (see attached photos). Standard large tow-behind machinery will not fit. You will need a narrow, portable walk-behind or compact tracked grinder (approx. 70-75cm width clearance or less). Location Risks: High priority care is needed. Several stumps are sitting directly between a brand new tiled pool edge/concrete beam and a timber boundary fence. Another row sits directly parallel to a paling fence along a gravel area. Precision grinding is essential to avoid hitting the new tiles, concrete pool shell, or fence posts. Scope: Grind the main stumps down thoroughly below ground level to prevent regrowth, and trace/grind out the stubborn, thick surface roots spreading through the dirt area. We would like to plant something new there so ideally looking for removal of as much as possible. Debris: You can leave the grindings/mulch on-site in the garden beds. Please let me know the width of your machine when offering. Thank you!

Michael was great - job was done very efficiently and we changed the day at the last minute and he was able to accommodate. Very happy and would recommend him.

Stump removal / grinding

$250

Brisbane QLD 4051, Australia

6th Sep 2026

Have two smallish stumps to remove. Looking for someone to remove them for me, including majority of roots etc. Main tree was a fig that we chopped down. Need to be careful of the fence behind and also some of the plants in the area. Can't get a car or any major machinery in there unfortunately. Hoping for asap.

Michael did fast, efficient and good quality work. Communicated well. Highly recommended.

Stump grinding one clump golden cane

$200

Jindalee QLD 4074, Australia

1st Sep 2026

One clump approx 50cm diameter.

Super friendly, helpful and efficient. Made short work of the job and am booking him for more landscaping work. Great attitude.

Use electric jack hammer to dig up small area of garden and tree stump

$150

Pinjarra Hills QLD 4069, Australia

17th Aug 2026

I have a small are of 10 m2 and a tree stump to be dug up. I have an electric jack hammer which makes the job quick and simple, but it is too heavy (20 kg) for me to operate myself. Maximum 2 hours of work, I will assist. Will need to remove several wheelbarrows of dug up earth.

A great hard worker. Easy to get along with and good communicator. Highly recommended

Stump grinding

$150

Jindalee QLD 4074, Australia

17th Aug 2026

Two golden cane clusters - fronds already gone and stumps cut down. One cluster cut back (you need a chainsaw) I will hire the stump grinder. Sorry no pics but the clusters are about 1m diameter.

Pete was great to work with, had really good equipment and did a thorough job. Would hire again. Thank you!

Stump grinding ASAP

$40

Indooroopilly QLD 4068, Australia

15th Aug 2026

Need help with grinding a stump!! It’s close to fence. You leave the area with the mulch. No clean up needed. The tree loppers didn’t grind the the stump that they were supposed to grind.

He was very efficient! Came the next day got the job done. No fluffing around. This is the type of tradesperson you would want to deal again!!

Remove or grind one large tree stump

$600

Kenmore QLD 4069, Australia

27th Jun 2026

Remove one large tree stump and overgrown roots or grind to the ground level

Punctual and on point

Recent Tree Cut Back tasks in West Brisbane

Mow lawns and cut back trees

$250

Anstead QLD, Australia

15th Jul 2025

Cut back a front and back lawn. Cut back some trees around the pool area. Take mess away with them.

Amazing to deal with 😊