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It’s the first thing most people want to know, and the honest answer is that it depends on the tree, the block and what’s around it. Two gums the same height can be very different jobs. One stands in an open paddock; the other leans over a house, a pool fence and a powerline.
Here’s what actually changes the price, so you know what you’re paying for.
What changes the price of tree removal
The size of the tree. Taller, wider trees take longer to take down and produce more branches to chip and more timber to deal with.
What’s underneath. A tree in open ground can often be felled in one go. A tree over a roof, a shed, a pool or the neighbour’s fence has to come down in smaller pieces, and that takes more time and care.
Access. Can a vehicle and chipper get close, or does everything need to be carried through a side gate, up a slope or across soft ground? Access is one of the biggest factors, especially on hills blocks.
The condition of the tree. Dead, split or storm-damaged trees can be less predictable to work on than healthy ones.
How much material there is, and where it goes. Leaving the mulch and firewood on site is quicker than loading everything up and taking it away.
The stump. Some tree services grind stumps and some, like us, cut them low and leave them. If you want the stump ground out, check whether it’s included or is a separate job.
Travel. How far the crew has to come. A local business costs less to get to you.
Why a quote needs photos or a look
A good quote is based on the actual job, not a guess. If you’re asking for prices, send photos of:
- the whole tree, from far enough back to see the top
- what’s underneath it: the house, sheds, fences, pools and powerlines
- the way in: the gate, driveway or track a vehicle would use
Straightforward jobs can often be priced from photos. Bigger or trickier ones usually need someone to come and look.
Ways to keep the cost down
- Do it all at once. If you have a few trees to deal with, get them quoted together. You pay for travel and setting up once.
- Keep the mulch and firewood. Leaving them on site saves the time and cost of taking them away.
- Clear the way in. Move cars, trailers and anything fragile from the access path before the day.
- Be flexible on timing. If the job isn’t urgent, say so.
What to ask before you book
Whoever you use, ask for:
- one written price for the whole job, not an hourly rate with no end in sight
- what’s included: clean up, the mulch, the timber and the stump
- their insurance: a professional tree business should be able to show you a certificate of currency
How we price tree removal
We work out how long your job will take with the people and gear it needs, add the travel from our base in Gidgegannup, and give you one price for the whole job before we start. Branches are chipped on site, and you can keep the mulch or have us take it away.
See how our pricing works, or request a quote with a few photos.