Gymea, Gymea Bay, Grays Point.
Tree Removal & Arborist Gymea
Gymea’s blocks are narrow at the front and steep at the back, especially down to Gymea Bay. We rig trees out where a machine cannot go, grind the stump, and leave the place tidy. Sutherland Shire paperwork handled. AQF Level 5, $20M insured.
★ 5.0 from 71 Google reviewsAQF Level 5 arboristsISO 9001 certified$20M public liability
Tight-access tree removal in Gymea and Gymea Bay
Gymea was subdivided narrow. A lot of the blocks off Gymea Bay Road and President Avenue have a side path under a metre wide, a carport across the front, and a rear yard that drops toward Gymea Bay or Coonong Creek. The trees back there — Angophoras, Blackbutts, Turpentines, and the Jacarandas and Liquidambars the 1960s owners added — are now over the house and there is no way to get a truck near them.
This is what our tight-access setup is for. A climber dismantles the tree from the top, every section is lowered on a line to a cleared drop zone, and the ground crew cuts and carries to the tracked chipper at the front. Nothing is dropped, nothing goes over the neighbour’s fence, and the path, lawn and garden are protected with mats. When we leave the yard is raked and the driveway swept.
Sutherland Shire Council protects every tree over 100 mm trunk. We tell you before you pay whether the Shire is likely to say yes, and point you to an independent arborist when a report is needed.
Sutherland Shire Council rules on narrow blocks
Council: 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; permits last two years.
Access: Rear-yard jobs on narrow Gymea blocks cost more than front-yard ones because everything is done by hand. We measure the side path at the quote and price it honestly.
Bushfire: Grays Point and the Gymea Bay foreshore border the Royal National Park and are bushfire-prone; the RFS 10/50 rule may apply on some lots. See the 10/50 rule.
Tree services in Gymea
Rear-yard removals with no access
Rigged down section by section and carried out through a 900 mm side path. See tree removal.
Bay-side slopes
Gymea Bay and Grays Point blocks that fall to the water: lowering lines, cleared drop zones, timber carried up. See pruning and removal.
Stumps in tight spots
Our tracked stump grinder fits through a standard gate. Ground below turf, backfilled, done. See stump grinding.
Palms and screening
Cocos palms out, Lilly Pilly hedges reduced or replaced with something that suits a narrow boundary. See palm removal.
Recent tight-access jobs near Gymea
Our own photos from Shire jobs.
- Small tree removal from a rear yard with limited access, priced below the front-yard equivalent because we quote access honestly.
- Cocos palm removed by climber from a tight rear yard in Oatley, all material carried out.
- Eucalyptus stump ground below grade in Cronulla for new turf.
- Miranda backyard cleared, excavated and rebuilt after removals.
Tree removal prices in Gymea
| 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.
Gymea tree questions
Our side path is under a metre. Can you still do it?
Yes. The climber, ropes and a tracked chipper and grinder all fit through a standard gate. The tree comes out in pieces small enough to carry.
Will you damage the lawn or paving carrying everything out?
We lay mats on the path and lawn and wheel or carry on those. The yard is raked and the driveway swept before we leave.
Why does a rear-yard removal cost more?
Time. A tree that can be dropped and chipped at the front takes a morning; the same tree rigged and carried from the back takes a day. We say which it is at the quote.
Other areas we work in
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.
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