Alfords Point, Illawong, Padstow Heights across the bridge.
Tree Removal Alfords Point — national-park edge, steep river blocks
Alfords Point is wrapped by the Georges River National Park, so its trees are big, protected and bushfire-relevant. We assess, prune and remove them with the Shire and RFS rules checked first, and we are ten minutes over the bridge from our Mortdale depot. AQF Level 5, $20M insured.
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A small suburb surrounded by forest.
Alfords Point is a single peninsula of streets with the national park on the river side and bushland reserve on the other. Almost every block touches native vegetation, and the trees on the blocks — Blackbutts, Sydney Red Gums, Scribbly Gums, Bloodwoods — are the same forest, kept when the estate was built in the 1980s. They are now 30 to 40 years bigger.
That gives Alfords Point two things to manage. The first is bushfire: much of the suburb is mapped bushfire-prone and sits in an RFS 10/50 entitlement area, which can allow removal of trees within 10 m of the house without a Sutherland Shire application. The second is the trees themselves: big gums over roofs, over pools and over the steep drop to the river, which need proper assessment and, when it comes to it, proper rigging.
We are on the other side of the Alfords Point Bridge, ten minutes away. Same-day site visits are normal, and after a storm we are usually there within the hour.
Bushfire, big gums and the river slope.
10/50 and asset-protection clearing
Eligibility checked with the RFS tool, trees within 10 m of the house removed, understorey managed. See the 10/50 rule.
Big gum assessments
Climbing inspection and written report on the Blackbutt or Bloodwood over the house before you decide anything. See tree health assessment.
Removals on the river slope
Sectional dismantle with lowering lines where the block drops to the water, crane from the street where it can reach. See tree removal.
Storm response
Limbs on roofs after a southerly, made safe the same day. See 24/7 emergency.
Across the bridge and around the bend.
Our own photos from Lugarno and Menai, minutes away.
- Mature Blackbutt craned out over a house in Lugarno, directly across the river.
- Gum removal on a bushland-edge block in Menai, yard rebuilt afterwards.
- Vegetation clearing of around 50 trees on one property, mulch left on site.
- Deadwood and weight reduction on Angophoras backing onto foreshore reserve.
Shire, RFS and the park boundary.
Sutherland Shire Council: protected from a 100 mm trunk at 500 mm above ground; exempt species include Camphor Laurel, Weeping Fig, Rubber Tree, Italian Cypress, pines, wattles and fruit trees; dead trees without hollows exempt; storm-broken limbs and roofline clearance exempt; within 3 m of the house or pool normally approved on application; up to 28 business days to determine.
RFS 10/50: Lot-by-lot eligibility. Where it applies, trees within 10 m of the home’s external walls can be cleared without council approval. It does not extend onto the national park or the reserve — the boundary is the boundary, and we survey it before we start.
Habitat: Hollow-bearing gums on the park edge are habitat and the Shire protects them hard. We identify hollows before quoting and retain the tree where it is safe to.
Real Alfords Point prices, from real jobs.
| Job | Typical price (ex GST) | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree or palm removal (under 5 m) | $300 – $900 | Front-yard access is the cheap end; rear access or a stump adds to it. |
| Medium tree removal (5–10 m) with stump ground | $1,500 – $4,000 | Sectional dismantle near a driveway, boundary or pool, waste removed. |
| Large or hazardous tree removal (10 m+) | $5,000 – $25,000+ | Rigging or crane over the house, two to three days, traffic control where needed. |
| Pruning, crown reduction, deadwood | $800 – $4,000 | To AS 4373. Powerline clearance and pool-fence compliance trims sit at the low end. |
| Stump grinding (per stump) | $300 – $900 | Ground below turf level; root treatment and backfill on request. |
| AQF Level 5 arborist report for council | $1,500 – $2,000 | Written to each council’s requirements. Note: Sutherland Shire asks for a report independent of the tree contractor. AS 4970 impact assessments quoted per site. |
| Land clearing and vegetation removal | $6,000 – $25,000 | Whole blocks, bushfire zones, invasive species. Mulch left on site is free. |
Taken from our own 2026 invoices, not a national average. Every job is quoted as one fixed price after we see it. Full breakdown in the tree removal cost guide.
Asked most often around Alfords Point.
Can I clear the trees behind my house for bushfire safety?
On an eligible 10/50 lot, trees within 10 m of the house can go without a Shire application, and other vegetation within 50 m. The RFS tool decides eligibility — send us the address and we check it with the quote. Beyond that, or on the park side of the boundary, no.
How quickly can you get to Alfords Point?
Ten minutes from the depot in Mortdale. Site visits are usually same day; storm callouts usually within the hour.
Will the Shire approve removing a healthy Blackbutt near the house?
Within 3 m of the house or pool, normally yes on application. Further away it needs a documented defect or a DA reason. We tell you before you pay for a report.
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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 …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.
Gums close to the house in Alfords Point?
Send your address and a photo. We check 10/50 and the Shire rules and quote it fixed the same day.
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Tell us what you need done and we will call you back to arrange a look. Every job is assessed individually - no two trees are the same.
Urgent or unsafe tree? Call 0422 023 242 - we answer 24 hours.