About Dan
Owner-operated tree care across Sydney, quoted in writing and planned around safe site work.
Owner-Led Tree Work
The brand promise is simple: speak to Dan, get a written quote, and have technical tree work planned properly.
Tree work is high-risk, so trust has to be practical: who is quoting the job, who is completing the work, what insurance is in place, and whether the people on site have handled similar Sydney conditions before.
Dan runs a small, hands-on operation where quotes are written, site conditions are checked, and the job is planned before cutting starts. The focus is careful work, tidy finishes, and customers who feel confident recommending the business.
Trust paths
Meet Dan
Affordable Dan's Tree Services is small enough that you speak with Dan directly, and equipped enough to plan the right machinery, access, and cleanup for the job.
Dan founded Affordable Dan's Tree Services in 2005 from an Ermington workshop and still keeps the business deliberately hands-on. With 20+ years across Sydney tree work, he knows how to scope the job properly, organise the right equipment, and make sure the site is left clean.
Customers deal directly with Dan for clear advice and written quotes. His standard is simple: practical recommendations, careful planning, respectful crews, high-quality work, and a result people feel good about recommending. No account managers, no upsell scripts.
Est. 2005
Affordable Dan's Tree Services is a locally owned tree care company based in Ermington, Sydney. Since 2005, Dan has provided safe, professional tree removal, pruning, tree lopping, and stump grinding to homeowners and businesses across all Sydney suburbs.
Dan brings 20+ years of hands-on experience working with Sydney's native and exotic tree species, from large eucalyptus and fig trees to palms and ornamentals. Qualified arborists are involved in technical assessment and pruning work, Australian Standard AS 4373 guides pruning, and the business carries full public liability insurance.
Our Advantages
Safe, affordable tree care backed by 20+ years of experience and qualified arborist input
Professional rigging on every job, structural assessment before the climb, and a plan we walk you through before we make the cut.
Specialists in eucalyptus, fig, jacaranda and Sydney natives, plus the access challenges of inner-suburb blocks and acreage alike.
Tree removal, pruning, lopping, stump grinding, and urgent tree work, with details reviewed before the job is booked.
Written quote within one business day. No call-out fees, no scope-creep variations, no surprise extras at the end.
Full cover for tree work. Certificate of currency available with the quote before work begins.
Pruning to AS 4373, sustainable mulch return, and decisions that prioritise tree health over the easiest cut.
Our Process
A simple, transparent process from initial enquiry to job completion
Your enquiry is reviewed, site-visit needs are checked, and a written fixed-price quote is sent.
The safest method is mapped, council permits are lodged where required, and a suitable time is booked.
Qualified arborists and trained operators arrive with the right rigging and protect the work area.
All debris removed, mulch returned where wanted, and a final walk-through so you're happy before we leave.
FAQs
Common questions about Dan, qualifications, and how the business works
Since 2005, giving Dan over 20 years of hands-on experience in professional tree care across Sydney. Over that time, Affordable Dan's has covered 488 suburbs across 10 Sydney regions and maintained a 4.8-star rating across 83 Google reviews. The business is locally owned, fully licensed, and insured for tree work.
Qualified arborists are involved where formal tree assessment, pruning standards, or high-risk work require specialist input. The business carries full public liability insurance and follows Australian Standard AS 4373 for pruning and tree care work. Site risk assessment is part of every job plan.
We service Greater Sydney, covering 488 suburbs across 10 regions. That includes the North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Hills District, Parramatta, Ryde, Western Sydney, South West Sydney, Sutherland Shire, and St George. View all service areas.
Yes, every quote is free with no obligation. Dan will review your enquiry, arrange a site visit where needed, and provide a detailed written quote. The quote explains the work involved, any council requirements, cleanup, and the fixed price. Call 0414 638 360 or request a quote online.
Yes, Affordable Dan's deals with council tree permits regularly and checks the rules across Sydney's local councils. Dan can confirm whether your tree likely needs approval, and qualified arborist input is used where a formal report or assessment is required.
Reviews
Real Google reviews from Sydney customers, every job, every reply.
“Dan provided an amazing service in a short turnaround time. He is friendly and down to earth, and I highly recommend him and his team.”
Reply From Dan: Hi Jeff, thank you for the great review. I’m really glad you were happy with the service and the quick turnaround. We truly appreciate the recommendation.
Jeff
“The trades responded promptly to my inquiry and attended quickly to provide a well priced quote. The service delivery was outstanding.”
Reply From Dan: Hi Maree, thank you for the great review. I’m really glad we could respond quickly and provide a service you were happy with. We truly appreciate your support.
Maree Hanna
“Very nice tree trimming service👍 The price is very reasonable, and Dan and his team finished the job tidy and professionally.”
Reply From Dan: Thanks Xianying for the 5-star review! I’m glad you were happy with the trimming, pricing, and the clean finish. Really appreciate the kind words.
xianying Qian
Service Areas
Greater Sydney coverage across 10 regions, every council area, and all 488 suburbs.
488+ suburbs · 10 regions · Written quote response available
Banksmeadow · Bellevue Hill · Bondi · +37 more
Abbotsford · Annandale · Ashbury · +44 more
Artarmon · Asquith · Beecroft · +65 more
Annangrove · Baulkham Hills · Beaumont Hills · +21 more
Auburn · Berala · Birrong · +34 more
Denistone · Denistone East · Denistone West · +11 more
Allawah · Arncliffe · Banksia · +36 more
Alfords Point · Bangor · Barden Ridge · +36 more
Acacia Gardens · Agnes Banks · Arndell Park · +72 more
Abbotsbury · Ashcroft · Austral · +73 more
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4.8 Google rating · 83 local reviews · Sydney-wide service
