Miranda, Yowie Bay, Gymea Bay side.
Arborist, Tree Removal & Landscaping Miranda
Miranda is being rebuilt street by street, and the old Camphor Laurels, Liquidambars and gums are in the way of the new houses. We clear, remove, protect and rebuild — excavation and turf included — with Sutherland Shire paperwork handled. AQF Level 5, $20M insured.
★ 5.0 from 71 Google reviewsAQF Level 5 arboristsISO 9001 certified$20M public liability
Recent Miranda jobs
Our own Miranda photos.
- Miranda backyard: trees and stumps out, root plates grubbed, block excavated to level and rebuilt with turf and beds.
- Sutherland Shire tree removal followed by turf preparation and installation by the same crew.
- Pool-area clearance and preliminary remediation ahead of a pool renovation.
- AS 4970 impact assessment and root mapping for a pool DA.
Tree work on Miranda rebuild sites
Miranda has plenty of knock-down rebuilds and duplex builds, and that changes what a tree job looks like. It is rarely just “remove the tree”: it is remove three trees and two stumps, grub the roots, cut the block to level, get rid of the spoil, and either hand it to the builder clean or put the yard back with turf and a retaining wall. We do all of that with our own machinery — loader, chipper, stump grinder, tip trucks — and add an excavator when the job needs one.
On the established streets the work is more traditional: Camphor Laurels and Liquidambars that are far too big for a 600 m² block, Jacarandas over the driveway, and old fruit trees and palms that nobody wants anymore. Camphor Laurels and fruit trees are exempt in Sutherland Shire, so those can go without an application; most of the rest need one, and we tell you which before you spend anything.
Toward Yowie Bay and Gymea Bay the blocks fall to the water and the trees are Angophoras, Blackbutts and Turpentines — protected, valuable, and a rigging job when they need work.
Tree and site services in Miranda
Site clearing for rebuilds
Trees, stumps and roots out, block levelled, spoil removed, ready for the builder. One quote, one crew. See land clearing.
Camphor Laurel and Liquidambar removals
Common in older Miranda gardens, and often too big for the block. Sectional dismantle over the house and driveway, stump ground below grade. See tree removal.
Tree protection on the build
AS 4970 assessments, protection fencing and Project Arborist certification for the trees the council makes you keep. See tree protection zones.
Putting the yard back
Excavation, retaining, drainage, turf and planting after the trees are gone. See landscape construction.
Sutherland Shire Council rules and site works
Council: Sutherland Shire Council. Protection starts at a 100 mm trunk measured 500 mm above ground. Camphor Laurel, Weeping Fig, Rubber Tree, Italian Cypress, most pines and wattles and edible fruit trees are exempt; dead trees without hollows are exempt; roofline clearance and storm-damage pruning are exempt. Trees within 3 m of the house or pool are normally approved for removal on application. Removals tied to a DA are assessed with the DA, which is where the AS 4970 report comes in.
Site works: Once a tree is out on a rebuild site, the stump and root plate have to be grubbed, not just ground, or the slab contractor will find them. We remove the root plate, backfill and compact, and leave the block at the level the builder asked for.
Access: Flat and wide on most Miranda streets, which means machinery does the heavy lifting and the price stays down. Bay-side blocks are steeper and rigged by hand.
Miranda tree questions
We are knocking down and rebuilding. Can you clear the whole block?
Yes. Trees, stumps, roots, sheds, fences and green waste, then cut to level. Protected trees need approval through the DA, which we write the AS 4970 report for. See land clearing.
Is a Camphor Laurel exempt in Miranda?
Yes — Sutherland Shire lists Camphor Laurel as an exempt species, so it can be removed without an application. Georges River, next door, only exempts them under 6 m, so the rule changes at the council boundary.
Do you use an excavator?
For the bigger cuts, yes — we run our own loader, chipper, stump grinder and tip trucks and bring an excavator in when a site needs one. It is all on the one quote.
Prices from our own 2026 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.
Landscaping in Miranda
The same True Roots crew that handles your trees also builds gardens, turf, retaining walls, paving and outdoor areas in Miranda. One crew, one quote, from tree removal to a finished garden. See our landscaping work in Sydney.
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.
Clearing a Miranda block?
Send the site plan or a few photos. We quote the trees, the stumps and the earthworks as one fixed price.
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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.
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