Peakhurst, Peakhurst Heights and Riverwood. Depot 5 minutes away.
Tree Removal & Arborist Peakhurst
Peakhurst still has the tall Blackbutts and Blue Gums from before the suburb, on blocks that were never designed for them. We take them down without touching the house, deal with the stump, and handle Georges River Council. Fixed price after a look.
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Big gums on Peakhurst blocks
Drive the streets between Forest Road and the river at Peakhurst Heights and you notice the height. Blackbutts and Sydney Blue Gums at 25 to 30 metres, remnants of the forest the suburb is named for, standing over 1960s brick homes, pools and granny flats. When one of them starts dropping limbs, leans after a storm, or is simply too big for the block, it is a serious removal — not a chainsaw-and-ute job.
We do these as planned dismantles. Where a crane can set up in the street we lift the tree out over the house in a handful of picks, usually inside a day. Where it cannot, a climber rigs it down section by section onto a lowering device while the ground crew processes timber and chips branches. Either way the roof, pool and fences are protected, and the timber leaves on our tip truck.
Georges River Council protects all of these trees, and the bigger the tree the more evidence they want. Our AQF Level 5 reports are written to answer the council’s actual questions — structural condition, targets, alternatives to removal — so applications are approved rather than bounced.
Tree services in Peakhurst
Crane removals over the house
Blackbutts and Blue Gums that are too big or too close to rig by hand. Crane in the street, tree out in pieces, done in a day. See tree removal.
Storm damage and hanging limbs
After a southerly, Peakhurst’s big gums shed. We make the site safe first, then quote the rest. See 24/7 emergency.
Reduction instead of removal
When the council won’t approve a removal, a proper crown reduction and deadwood program to AS 4373 usually solves the problem that made you call. See pruning.
Stumps under new lawns and driveways
Big gum stumps ground well below grade and the roots treated so the new driveway or slab does not lift. See stump grinding.
Georges River Council rules and access
Council: Georges River Council — 3 m height, 100 mm trunk or 3 m spread triggers protection; deadwooding and hedges exempt; dead trees still need an application; imminent hazards removable with AQF Level 5 sign-off and the exempt works form within 72 hours. Peakhurst Heights backs onto bushland reserves along the river; trees on the boundary of a reserve are treated more carefully by council and sometimes need a biodiversity check.
Access: Peakhurst blocks are a mix. The wider ones near the golf course take the loader and chipper down the side; the narrow ones off Forest Road are hand-rig jobs. We tell you which it is at the quote, because it is the single biggest thing that moves the price.
Species: Blackbutt (Eucalyptus pilularis), Sydney Blue Gum, Angophora, Turpentine, plus the usual Jacaranda, Liquidambar and Camphor Laurel on the older streets. Camphor Laurel under 6 m and Cocos Palm are on council’s exempt list.
Recent Peakhurst jobs
Our own photos, jobs within a few minutes of Peakhurst.
- Mature Blackbutt over a house in Lugarno, one street from Peakhurst Heights: crane in the road, traffic control, Georges River permit, two days.
- Medium removal and stump grind beside a shared driveway in Penshurst with root treatment for the driveway reinstatement.
- Ausgrid clearance pruning of a gum from powerlines in Blakehurst after the homeowner received a notice.
- Deadwood program across the established trees on a Mortdale block.
Peakhurst tree questions
How much does it cost to remove a 25 m Blackbutt in Peakhurst?
Large removals typically run $5,000–$25,000+ ex GST, depending on what is underneath the tree and whether a crane can reach. That includes the crew, the crane, traffic control and taking the timber away. We quote a fixed price after we see it.
Can a crane get into my street?
Usually. Peakhurst’s streets are wide enough for the cranes we use; we check the setup spot, the overhead lines and whether a road occupancy permit is needed, and organise it all.
Do you have to remove the whole tree?
Not always. If the problem is one limb or the height, a reduction can fix it and keeps the shade. We tell you honestly which it is.
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.
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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.
A big gum in Peakhurst?
Send a photo that shows the whole tree and the house. We come out, plan the lift or the rig, and give you one fixed price.
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