Mortdale based. Sydney wide. 15 years on the tools.
Sydney Arborists & Landscaping
AQF Level 5 arborists, $20M public liability and council paperwork handled. Tell us about the tree and we call you back the same day.
Free stump grinding with any tree removal
Book a tree removal before 30 November and we grind one stump free, so you are left with a clean, usable yard instead of a trip hazard.
- Tree trimming jobs get a free on-site quote and priority booking
- Every job quoted on site by an AQF Level 5 qualified arborist
- Fully insured, our own machinery, council approvals handled
- Dangerous trees get priority
Terms: one stump per job, up to 50 cm diameter, with any tree removal booked and completed by 30 November 2026. Tree trimming jobs receive a free on-site quote and priority booking. Sydney metro only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Who we work for
Three kinds of job, one crew. Pick yours and fill in the quote form — we call you back the same day.
Homeowners with council-controlled trees
Dead, dangerous, dropping limbs or in the way of a build. We check the exemptions, handle the council permit where one is needed, and do the removal or pruning with the same crew that quoted it.
Get a removal quoteBuilders, developers & architects
AQF Level 5 Project Arborist for DA and CDC conditions. Arborist impact assessments, tree protection plans and root mapping to AS 4970, written to what council actually asks for and delivered in days, not weeks.
Book an arborist reportStrata, commercial & councils
Certificates of currency, SWMS and site risk assessments supplied with every quote. Scheduled tree inspections and pruning programs, vegetation management, powerline clearance and 24/7 make-safe after storms.
Talk to us about a siteRecent jobs, photographed on site
Our own crew, our own machinery. No stock photos anywhere on this site. See the full case studies.
What our clients say
Real reviews from Sydney clients, quoted from our Google profile. Long reviews are shortened; tap Read full review to see it on Google.
Reviews …Really great service, professional, safe and accommodating. Difficulties of access easily overcome, good people to deal withRead full review
David G.October 2026Jimmy and the guys were excellent at their job—very fast and very tidy. I highly recommend them, and I certainly wouldn't hesitate to use them again in the future. "True Roots" are the best.
Nomikos R.October 2026Removed 4 bunches of palm nuts and tidied everything up. Great job.
Matthew K.October 2026Jimmy and his crew were fast, efficient and professional! He was so helpful in removing a tree in our yard that was a safety hazard. I highly recommend True Roots and would not hesitate to use them again if needed.
Liz B.June 2026Jimmy and his team were excellent. Fast, reliable, well-priced and impressive work. Great to see such a good, local tree removal business and arborist in Mortdale and operating in the St George area. You will not be disappointed using these guys.
Jamie D.April 2026Great service! I liked how they cleaned up after they chopped down our tree. Efficient and very competitive pricing. I would happily book them again in the future.
Celia L.April 2026Jimmy and the two men working with him were professional, hard working and efficient with their time. They removed a large bougainvillea adjacent to the pool. I was very impressed with how well they did this, especially given how thorny it…Read full review
Jan B.March 2026I recently hired True Roots to remove a large gum tree from my property, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their service. From the initial consultation to the final clean-up, the team of arborists were professional, efficient, and…Read full review
Joseph2025Jimmy was amazing; right from the beginning, he was informative, professional and willing to work within our budget. We could not be happier with what he has delivered for us. We removed all our side trees and replaced them with hedges and…Read full review
JJ2025Highly recommend the Team from True Roots, the boys came in and removed a Black Butt that was overhanging our house. Very competitive pricing and managed to squeeze us in. The stump was ground back and all waste was removed. Very professional and skilled workers. Will definitely use them again in the future.
Ben G.2024Highly recommend! James and the boys did an amazing job cutting down a large tree in my yard. Super professional, efficient, and left everything clean and tidy. Great service, and I’m really happy with the results. Will definitely call again for any future tree work! Thanks Andrew
Andrew M.2024Qualified, insured and accountable
- AQF Level 5 arboristDiploma of Arboriculture (AHC50524), TAFE NSW, 2024. About 15 years in arboriculture.
- ISO 9001 certifiedQuality management system certified to ISO 9001.
- $20M public liabilityPlus icare workers compensation. Certificates of currency sent with every quote.
- Australian StandardsTree pruning and trimming to AS 4373, tree protection on building sites to AS 4970.
- Indigenous-ownedOwned and operated by an Indigenous director. Registered NSW Government supplier on buy.nsw.
- 5.0 on Google71 reviews, every one from a real job. Read them.
Why True Roots stands out
Tree work, site preparation and landscaping from one crew
Tree removal, pruning, reports, root problems, storm clean-up and landscaping all affect the same property. True Roots brings those decisions together so the job is safer, cleaner and easier for the owner, strata manager, builder or site contact.
Arborist-led decisions
We assess the tree, surrounding targets, access, council factors and the final outcome before work starts.
Equipment that changes the job
Chippers, loaders, rigging systems and site machinery reduce mess, time and unnecessary manual risk.
Proof you can check
Public liability, workers compensation and industry membership are visible because trust should be easy to verify.
Clean handover
We plan waste, access and finish so the property is left usable, presentable and ready for the next step.
Trust comes from control
Large and high-risk tree removals
Large trees, powerlines, fences, pools, roofs and shared boundaries all change the way a job should be handled. We quote with those risks in mind and explain the practical path before anyone starts cutting.
- Safe work planning before the crew arrives
- Realistic access and machinery planning
- Clear advice for removal, pruning, reports or retention
Services people actually need
One team for tree work, landscaping and the clean finish afterwards.
Licensed. Insured. On the tools for 15 years.
Fifteen years of Sydney tree work, backed by $20 million in public liability.
True Roots is licensed in both arboriculture and landscaping — so the same crew that takes down the dangerous tree rebuilds the garden afterwards. Council-compliant, insurance-documented, and on Sydney sites every week. Our own crew and machinery, and no surprise line items.
- 15Years on Sydney sites
- $20MPublic liability cover
- 2Trade licences
Industry membership, insurance and local accountability
Backed by documents, real people and a Sydney-wide work history. Certificates of currency come with every quote; arborist qualifications and our ISO 9001 certificate are available on request.
Areas we cover
Based in Mortdale, working right across Sydney. Find your area:
St George & Georges River
Sutherland Shire
North Shore, Hills & west
City, Inner West & Bayside
Start with photos and a suburb
Send the site, the risk and the result you want.
For the best quote, include a wide photo, a close photo and access photos showing gates, driveway, street, fences, roofs, wires or neighbouring property.