Tree removal across the Central Coast.

When a tree should come out.

Not every tree needs removing — correct pruning saves a lot of them. But removal is the honest answer when a tree is dead or dying, structurally failing (major included-bark unions, large cavities, root-plate lifting), leaning more after a storm, growing into footings or a slab, or simply the wrong tree planted in the wrong place. On the Central Coast we also remove a steady stream of storm-damaged spotted gums and angophoras whose major limbs have already failed once. If a tree can be made safe by pruning to AS 4373 instead, we'll tell you that first.

How we take it down — safely.

Most Central Coast removals are sectional dismantles: a climbing arborist (or an elevated work platform where access allows) works down the tree, rigging and lowering limbs and trunk sections in controlled pieces into a planned drop zone. For very large trees, tight sites, or trees overhanging a house or pool, we bring in a crane to lift sections clear. Only on open, accessible blocks do we straight-fell. Every job is planned before a cut is made — drop zones, rigging points, exclusion areas and traffic control — and run to SafeWork NSW chainsaw and EWP height-safety requirements.

Powerlines — the non-negotiable.

Trees near powerlines are a specialist, regulated job. Work close to the network has minimum approach distances, and in many cases Ausgrid has to isolate or insulate the line first. We never freelance around live conductors. If your tree is touching or close to powerlines, treat it as dangerous, keep clear, and call Ausgrid on 13 20 80 — then call us to plan a safe, compliant removal.

2026 Central Coast price guide.

Arborists quote a fixed price per tree because every removal is different. As a guide for the Central Coast:

• Small tree (under 5m): roughly $300–$800.
• Medium tree (5–10m): roughly $800–$2,500.
• Large tree (10–15m): roughly $2,500–$6,000.
• Very large (15m+) spotted gum / angophora: $6,000–$10,000+ where a crane, traffic management or multiple days are needed.
• Stump grinding: usually separate — add roughly $150–$500 depending on size and access. See stump grinding.

Tight backyards, over-pool removals, near-powerline work and difficult species (dense hardwoods produce more, heavier waste) push toward the top of each band. We confirm the exact figure in a free on-site quote.

Permits — we sort this before we start.

Most established trees on private Central Coast land are protected under Central Coast Council's Tree and Vegetation Management controls, and removal generally needs an approved Private Tree Works application first. Dead trees, declared weed species and genuine imminent-risk trees can be exempt. We assess your tree's status, and where a permit is needed we can prepare the supporting arborist report (referencing AS 4970 tree-protection where neighbouring trees are involved). It's worth getting right — removing a protected tree without approval carries heavy fines.

Why we don't cut corners.

We don't drop limbs we can't control, we don't ignore powerline approach distances to save a callout, and we don't talk you into removing a tree that good pruning would save. We carry full public liability insurance and our crews work to SafeWork NSW height-safety and chainsaw standards. The cheap operator who skips rigging and isolation is the one whose limb ends up through your roof — or worse. For emergencies, see our 24/7 storm tree removal.