Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• inspect trees, hedges and access, record heights and hazards

• prune crowns, remove deadwood, thin or reduce canopies as agreed

• fell and section trees too large to handle from ground or with rope access

• grind or remove stumps if requested

• chip branches on site, remove arisings or leave wood for collection

• clear and tidy working areas, sweep paths and reinstate turf where possible

• check for nesting birds and protected species; stop and advise if found

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small hedge trim or light pruning typically 1–3 hours; single small tree prune or removal 2–6 hours; larger tree works or multiple trees 1–2 days. time increases with tree height, difficult access, need for stump grinding, protected species or council consents, poor weather and any required traffic management

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• are you insured with public liability cover and can you provide a certificate

• do you hold a waste carriers licence for removing green waste

• will you check for tree preservation orders, conservation area rules or need to notify the council

• what equipment and how many operatives will you use, and will you need traffic or road closures

• is stump grinding included or quoted as an extra

• will you protect lawns, fences and drains and what will you do to avoid damage

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear a parking space or advise on restricted street parking for vans and kit

• move cars, garden furniture and fragile items out of the work area

• point out underground services, water taps and overhead cables before work starts

• keep pets and children away from the work zone and warn neighbours if large removals are planned

• ask for a written quote that lists exclusions, start date, waste removal and any additional charges