Tree Removal & Arborist in Forest Hill
We service Forest Hill, from Forest Hill Chase out to the Vermont and Burwood East borders.
Tree Work in Forest Hill
Forest Hill's post-war streets have plenty of mature natives in backyards and along the creek reserves. Typical work is pruning branches back from houses and lines, deadwood removal and taking out declining trees.
Services in Forest Hill
Do I Need a Permit in Forest Hill?
Forest Hill is in the Whitehorse City Council. Every residential area in Whitehorse now has some tree protection. Citywide, the statewide canopy-tree rule (Clause 52.37) requires a permit to remove or lop a tree over 5 m tall with a canopy at least 4 m wide if it's within 6 m of the front boundary or 4.5 m of the rear boundary (dead trees are exempt). In the Significant Landscape Overlay areas, mostly around Blackburn plus parts of Mitcham, Nunawading and Vermont, any tree with a single trunk 50 cm or more around at 1 m high needs a permit to remove or lop, wherever it is on the block. Vegetation Protection Overlays also protect individually listed trees.
We look up the overlay on your property before we quote, so you know up front whether a permit is needed.
Read our full Whitehorse City Council tree permit guide →
Rules change, so always confirm on the Whitehorse City Council website before work starts.
Tree Services in Forest Hill
Tree Removal Forest Hill
Dead, dangerous or unwanted trees taken down in sections, with full clean-up. We check Whitehorse City Council permit rules before quoting.
Learn more →Tree Pruning Forest Hill
Crown reductions, deadwooding and clearing branches off roofs, gutters and lines, pruned to Australian Standard AS 4373.
Learn more →Stump Grinding Forest Hill
Old stumps ground out below ground level so you can lawn, plant or build over the spot.
Learn more →Emergency Tree Service Forest Hill
Tree down on a house, car, fence or driveway? Our 24/7 line gets a local crew out to make it safe.
Learn more →Recent Work Around Kew East
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Tree Removal in Forest Hill: Common Questions
How much does tree removal cost in Forest Hill?
It depends on the tree's height, how close it is to buildings or lines, and access for the crew. Most residential removals land between about $650 and $2,800, stump grinding from about $250, and pruning from about $350. We quote a fixed price on-site, free, before any work starts.
Do I need a council permit to remove a tree in Forest Hill?
Forest Hill is in Whitehorse City Council. Large trees near the front or rear boundary need a permit under the statewide canopy-tree rule, and if your property is in a Significant Landscape Overlay area, any tree with a trunk 50 cm or more around at 1 m high needs a permit to remove or lop. Dead trees are generally exempt. We check your property's overlays at the quote.
How quickly can you quote in Forest Hill?
We're based on High Street, Kew East, so we can usually get to Forest Hill for a free on-site quote within 24 hours. We answer 24/7, so fallen or dangerous trees get a fast response day or night.
Do you clean up and take the green waste away?
Yes. Every job includes full clean-up: branches are chipped or taken away, logs removed and the site raked, so you're not left with a pile to deal with.
Can you remove a tree close to my house or fence in Forest Hill?
Yes. Tight backyards and trees over roofs are common in Forest Hill. We climb and lower the tree down in sections with ropes and rigging, so nothing drops on the house, fence or garden.
Free Tree Quote in Forest Hill
Open 24 hours, 7 days. Call any time, including for fallen or dangerous trees.
Free Quote in Forest Hill
We'll call you back within 24 hours (usually same day).