Tree Removal & Arborist in Kew
We service all of Kew, from Kew Junction and Studley Park through to the Cotham Road and Princess Street area, from our base just up the road in Kew East.
Tree Work in Kew
Kew has some of the oldest gardens in Melbourne's east: large elms, oaks and gums planted generations ago, often close to period homes. Many of them are over Boroondara's canopy-tree size, so careful pruning and permit advice matter as much as removals.
Services in Kew
Do I Need a Permit in Kew?
Kew is in the City of Boroondara. Boroondara's Tree Protection Local Law protects any private “canopy tree” with a trunk circumference of 110 cm or more measured 1.4 m above ground, or 150 cm or more at ground level. For multi-stemmed trees the stems are added together. A permit is needed to remove a canopy tree even if it is dead or a recognised weed species. Smaller trees can also need a VicSmart planning permit under the statewide rule (Clause 52.37) if they're over 5 m tall with a canopy at least 4 m wide and the trunk is within 6 m of the front boundary or 4.5 m of the rear boundary.
Before we quote a removal in Boroondara we measure the trunk with you. If it is over the threshold we'll tell you on the spot, and pruning is often possible without a removal permit.
Read our full City of Boroondara tree permit guide →
Rules change, so always confirm on the City of Boroondara website before work starts.
Tree Services in Kew
Tree Removal Kew
Dead, dangerous or unwanted trees taken down in sections, with full clean-up. We check City of Boroondara permit rules before quoting.
Learn more →Tree Pruning Kew
Crown reductions, deadwooding and clearing branches off roofs, gutters and lines, pruned to Australian Standard AS 4373.
Learn more →Stump Grinding Kew
Old stumps ground out below ground level so you can lawn, plant or build over the spot.
Learn more →Emergency Tree Service Kew
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 Kew: Common Questions
How much does tree removal cost in Kew?
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 Kew?
Kew is in the City of Boroondara. Its Tree Protection Local Law protects private trees with a trunk circumference of 110 cm or more at 1.4 m above ground (or 150 cm at ground level), even dead trees and weed species. Smaller trees over 5 m tall with a 4 m canopy can also need a permit if they're near the front or rear boundary. Pruning a canopy tree to Australian Standard AS 4373 doesn't need a permit.
How quickly can you quote in Kew?
We're based on High Street, Kew East, so we can usually get to Kew 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 Kew?
Yes. Tight backyards and trees over roofs are common in Kew. 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 Kew
Open 24 hours, 7 days. Call any time, including for fallen or dangerous trees.
Free Quote in Kew
We'll call you back within 24 hours (usually same day).