
Hills District
Tree removal in Castle Hill
Removal, lopping, pruning and stump grinding across Castle Hill, with the council check done before any work starts.
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Council check · The Hills Shire
Do you need approval?
Castle Hill 2154 is in the Hills Shire Council area. Its tree page says you need approval for:
- Pruning more than 10% of a tree
- Removing any tree the Tree Preservation Order does not exempt
- Changing the soil level within 3 m of the trunk
No approval is needed for: removing a priority weed; removing a tree grown for its fruit.
We check this before we quote and tell you if a permit is needed before any work starts.
The Hills Shire Council tree rules · read 9 November 2026
Typical Castle Hill prices
What it usually costs.
The same Sydney ranges, with access and council checked on site.
- Small treeunder 5 m$300–$1,000
- Medium tree5 to 10 m$900–$2,500
- Large tree10 to 20 m$2,000–$5,000
- Stump grindingper stump$150–$500
General Sydney guidance for typical jobs. The site visit and quote are free with no obligation, and your written quote is the price.
Top to swept
Dead eucalyptus taken down in sections.
A real job in the Hills District. 5 hours on site, climb and rigging.

From the top
The climber strips the dead gum from the top down.

Section by section
Each cut is rigged to a lowering line, clear of the driveway.

Mid-trunk cuts
The trunk is cut into rounds the crew can move by loader.

Brought down under control
The last trunk sections come down on the rigging, beside the fence.
What we do in Castle Hill
Five services. One clean finish.
Each service shows its typical price before you call.

Tree removal
Typical $300–$5,000+
Small backyard trees to large gums beside houses, taken down in sections and cleaned up.
Prices and how we do it
Emergency tree removal
Call first
Fallen or storm-damaged tree? Call and we’ll tell you straight how soon we can get there.
Prices and how we do it
Tree lopping
Typical $250–$1,200
Bring an overgrown tree back to size and get branches off the roof, fence and lines.
Prices and how we do it
Tree pruning
Typical $250–$1,200
Deadwood, clearance and shaping cuts that keep a healthy tree safe and in the yard.
Prices and how we do it
Stump grinding
Typical $150–$500
Stumps ground below ground level, including through narrow side gates.
Prices and how we do it
What customers say
4.8 from 88 Google reviews.
- ★★★★★
“Dan was reliable, showed up on time for quote and job to trim tall trees from neighbours yards. He communicated well and cleaned up after. Thanks Dan! Will happily recommend”
laura keeganGoogle
- ★★★★★
“Excellent job . Great communication and would highly recommend.”
Wendy AdamsGoogle
- ★★★★★
“I contacted Dan for a tree lopping quote and was really impressed. He was the only trade who followed through and attended the site, and he was an absolute pleasure to deal with. I really appreciated his professionalism and would happily recommend his services.”
Mel SanzGoogle
Recent 5-star reviews from Google, shown word for word.
Questions
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