Sydney, NSW . price report
Tree Removal cost in Sydney
Tree removal is priced by height, access and complexity. Powerline proximity, confined drops and stump grinding all push quotes up quickly.
See also: Green Waste Removal cost, Landscaping cost, Rubbish Removal cost.
The national ranges below are the honest baseline for Sydney: no published Sydney-specific figures met our sourcing bar, so local quotes land inside these bands, with NSW labour rates and disposal fees the main local variables. This edition therefore points at the national Tree Removal report as the canonical version until a sourced Sydney figure lands.
Price ranges by job#
Figures are GST-inclusive guides compiled from published Australian cost sources. Bars sit on a shared log-scale axis (declared on the chart), so per-unit rates and whole-job prices read together; colour marks the position, money-green at the value end to ochre at the premium end.
- Small tree (under 5m)$250 to $800
- Medium tree (5-10m)$800 to $2,500
- Large tree (10-15m)$2,500 to $6,000
- Extra large (15m+)$6,000 to $15,000
What moves your quote in Sydney#
- 01Height, trunk diameter and canopy spread
- 02Access for climbers, cranes or cherry pickers
- 03Proximity to powerlines, structures and fences
- 04Stump grinding and green waste removal are usually extra
- 05Council permits for protected or significant trees
The quote check
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You now know the range runs $250 to $15,000. Compare it against a real quote from a local provider. Leave your mobile and they text you the details, obligation free. No booking fees, no phone number published.
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Tree removal providers in Sydney
Rennie Bros Tree Services
Kirrawee-based Level 5 arborist company doing tree removal, lopping and emergency tree work 24/7 across Sydney. Listed from web research.
Prompt Tree Services
Local tree removal serving Botany, Bondi Junction, Double Bay, Surry Hills. Listed from a public directory.
A Man With A Chainsaw
Tree removal services, NSW.
A&M all gardening and trees
Tree removal services, NSW.
A1 Tree Services NSW
Tree removal services, NSW.
AA Tree Services Sydney
Tree removal services, NSW.
Contact details are shared by SMS when you request a quote. We never publish provider phone numbers.
Common questions#
Do I need council approval to remove a tree?
Often yes. Most councils protect trees above a certain size or of listed species. Check before booking, because illegal removal fines run into the tens of thousands.
Is stump grinding included in tree removal quotes?
Usually not. Expect it as a separate line item, and confirm whether green waste haulage is included or left kerbside.
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Sources#
Checked against these sources on 8 July 2026.