Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect trees and indoor plants to assess health, structural defects, root issues and signs of disease

• Provide a written quotation listing recommended work, safety measures and any required permissions

• Prune, crown reduce or reshape trees and perform light trimming, pruning and re-potting for indoor plants

• Remove small trees or problematic plants and offer stump grinding where requested

• Re-pot or transplant indoor plants, replace compost, stakes and supports as needed

• Remove arisings, chip where possible and clear work area; note disposal costs in the quote

• Arrange permits or advice for protected trees (TPOs) or where neighbour access is required

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Small indoor plant assessments and light servicing usually take 30–60 minutes; standard garden tree pruning or small removals 2–6 hours; large tree removals or jobs needing scaffolding or a cherry picker can take 1–2 days. Factors that extend time include difficult access, nesting birds (seasonal), requiring road closures, and unexpected decay or root problems

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Are you fully insured for public liability and employer's liability and what are the policy limits

• Do you have experience with the species and conditions on my site and can you provide references or photos of similar work

• Will you need council consent or is the tree subject to a tree preservation order (TPO)

• How will you access the tree or indoor plant area and what protection will you use for floors and furniture

• How will arisings be dealt with — chipping, removal, or left on site — and what are the disposal costs

• What safety measures and PPE will you use, and do you provide aftercare advice for newly planted or repotted specimens

How to Avoid Surprises

• Check access for vans, chippers and a possible cherry picker and reserve parking or permits if needed

• Tell the tradie about nests, hidden services, garden cables and any underground tanks or roots

• Agree in writing what will be removed, what will be chipped and what you expect to be taken away

• Expect working‑at‑height costs if scaffolding or a cherry picker is required and factor that into the budget

• Contain pets and clear indoor plant areas and fragile items before work starts

• Check with neighbours and your council for TPOs or permit requirements before work begins