Tree removal
Large, dangerous and tight-access trees dismantled in sections, rigged over the house or craned out from the street. Permits lodged for you, site left clean.
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- Emergency Callout: 0422 023 242
Every service. One arborist-led crew. Mortdale based, Sydney wide.
Tree Services and Landscape Construction in Sydney
Tree removal, pruning, stumps, reports, land clearing, retaining walls, turf and advanced planting, done by our own AQF Level 5 arborists and licensed landscapers with our own machinery and crane work through our crane partners. One fixed quote for the lot.
★ 5.0 from 71 Google reviewsAQF Level 5 arboristsISO 9001 certified$20M public liability
Our services
Tree work and landscape construction across Sydney, done by our own crews.
True Roots is an arborist-led company: every job on this page is done by our own AQF Level 5 arborists and licensed landscape contractors, with our own chipper, loader and tip trucks from the depot in Mortdale, and crane work through our crane partners. That is why a removal, a stump grind, a retaining wall and new turf can be one quote, one crew and one clean site instead of four contractors. Homeowners, builders, strata managers and councils from the St George area and the Shire to the North Shore get the same standard: fixed price in writing, council paperwork handled, the job photographed on completion.
Not sure which service you need? Send a photo of the tree, the hedge or the block with your suburb. An arborist tells you what it needs, whether council rules apply, and gives you a fixed price, usually the same day. Emergency and storm work runs 24/7.
Tree services
Removal, pruning, reports and everything between.
Emergency tree removal
Storm-damaged, fallen and hazardous trees made safe 24/7, including insurance make-safe work and reports for the claim.
Tree pruning and trimming
Crown thinning, deadwooding, reductions and clearance pruning to AS 4373 by qualified arborists, never lopping.
Stump grinding
Stumps ground out below ground level so you can turf, pave or replant, with narrow-access grinders for side passages and courtyards.
Palm removal and cleaning
Cocos, Canary Island and date palms de-nutted, skinned or removed outright, including the ones wedged between the house and the fence.
Arborist reports
AQF Level 5 reports for council applications, DAs, tree protection zones, insurance and disputes, written to be accepted first time.
Consulting arborist
On-site inspections, hazard assessments and advice for owners, strata committees and builders before you commit to work.
Land clearing
Site clearing for new builds, fences and bushfire zones with our own excavator and chipper, from single blocks to acreage. See the 10/50 rule.
Vegetation management
Powerline, roadside and asset-protection clearing for councils, utilities and facilities managers on programmed contracts.
Root barrier installation
Engineered root barriers that keep tree roots away from paths, pipes, pools and footings so the tree can stay.
Hedge trimming and screen reductions
Overgrown hedges and screens brought back to a clean line, reduced in height or reshaped in one visit, then left to grow on.
Firewood and mulch
Seasoned hardwood firewood and arborist mulch from our own tree work, delivered across southern Sydney.
Landscape construction
The build that follows the tree work.
We build outdoor spaces; we do not mow or maintain them. Most landscaping jobs start with trees or stumps coming out, so the same crew clears the block, cuts the levels, builds the walls and lays the turf, on one fixed quote.
Landscape construction
Whole-project builds for homeowners and builders: site clearing, levelling, drainage, retaining walls, turf, paving and planting.
Retaining walls and site preparation
Trees and stumps out, block excavated and levelled, drainage in, timber, block or sandstone walls built and certified.
Advanced tree planting and screening
Trees from 75 to 400 litres supplied to AS 2303, species chosen for the block, planted, staked and mulched properly, with council planting conditions closed out.
Who we work for
Homes, builders, strata and councils.
Homeowners
Tidy, insured crews for family homes from Oatley and Lugarno to Cronulla, Mosman and Wahroonga. Fixed price, no call-out fee, the yard left clean.
Builders and commercial
Site clearing, tree protection zones and compliant tree work for builders, developers and facilities managers, with SWMS and certificates supplied.
Strata and property managers
Scheduled inspections, pruning programs and reports for strata schemes and complexes, with one contact and one invoice.
Councils and government
Contract vegetation and tree services for councils and government, ISO 9001 certified, Indigenous-owned and fully insured.
Why one crew
Booking the services together costs less and finishes sooner.
Most properties need two or three things in the right order: a removal and a stump grind before new turf, a reduction on the hedge while the crew is already there, or an arborist report followed by the approved work. Done by one crew with its own machinery, that is one quote, one visit and a lower total than three separate contractors. It also means one person is accountable for the whole site, from the permit to the last barrow of mulch.
Every job, whatever the size, gets the same basics: AQF Level 5 arborists on site, pruning to AS 4373, $20M public liability, council paperwork handled, a fixed price in writing and photos on completion. Pricing is explained on our tree removal cost guide, and permit rules for each council are in the council guides.
How it works
Four steps from photo to clean site.
Send a photo
Call, text or use the form with a photo and your suburb. We call back the same day.
Arborist visit and fixed quote
An AQF Level 5 arborist looks at the tree or block, tells you what it needs and quotes it as one price.
Council paperwork
If a permit or report is needed, we prepare and lodge it so nothing is done that should not be.
The work, then the clean-up
Our own crew and machinery do the job, chip or cart everything and leave the site clean and photographed.
Common questions
Before you book.
Do you subcontract any of the work?
No. Tree work is done by our own arborists and landscaping by our own licensed crew, using our own chipper, loader and trucks, with crane work through our crane partners. That is how we keep one quote and one standard across the whole job.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Mortdale and work across Sydney, most often the St George area, the Sutherland Shire, the inner south and south-west, the North Shore and the Hills. Larger commercial and council contracts run further afield.
Do I need a council permit?
Often, yes: most Sydney councils protect trees above a set height or trunk size. We check the rule for your council and address, and lodge the application or arborist report for you. Our council guides explain each area.
Do you do lawn mowing or garden upkeep?
No. We are arborists and landscape constructors: trees, stumps, clearing, retaining walls, turf, paving and planting. We do not offer mowing or ongoing garden upkeep.
Are quotes free and fixed?
Yes. There is no call-out fee for a quote, and the price we give is the price you pay unless you change the scope on the day.
Are you insured and certified?
Yes. $20M public liability, AQF Level 5 arborists, ISO 9001 certified quality management, and certificates supplied for builders, strata and councils on request.
Guides
Read before you book.
What our clients say
Real reviews from Sydney clients, quoted from our Google profile. Long reviews are shortened; tap Read more for the full review on Google.
Reviews 5.0 out of 5 · 71 Google reviews
…Really great service, professional, safe and accommodating. Difficulties of access easily overcome, good people to deal withRead more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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.
Tell us about the job. We call back the same day.
Send a photo and your suburb. An AQF Level 5 arborist tells you what it needs, checks the council rules and gives you one fixed price for the lot.