Servicing Sydney Since 2005
Owner-operated Sydney tree service. Professional tree care in Dural with site-specific planning, 20+ years experience, and fixed-price written quotes.
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How It Works
Four simple steps from enquiry to job booked. No call-centre, no obligation, no fluff.
Send Us the Details
Add photos, access notes, and your suburb.
Dan Reviews the Job
He checks urgency and whether a visit is needed.
Get a Written Quote
Fixed price within one business day of assessment.
Approve and Book
Choose a time and the cleanup is included.
Local Tree Work
A suburb-specific view of access, council rules, and the jobs planned around Dural.
Dural sits within the Hills District, where the canopy mix includes spotted gum, mature Eucalyptus tereticornis and supporting species. large-scale storm-damage clearance across multiple trees is a common local request, but access and council rules decide the method.
What we see in Dural backyards: mature spotted gum around boundaries, mature Eucalyptus tereticornis as feature trees, and winter dead-wood work after storm periods. Jobs commonly booked here are large-scale storm-damage clearance across multiple trees and crane-assisted removal of mature eucalypts on acreage. Access pattern, semi-rural blocks, long driveways, and Hills Shire bushfire-buffer requirements, shapes the equipment we bring.
Quote model for Dural: every job gets a written fixed-price estimate after site inspection. semi-rural blocks, long driveways, and Hills Shire bushfire-buffer requirements routinely surfaces constraints that need the right equipment from day one. Call 0414 638 360 to book a free assessment.
Dural's tree-protection rules come from Hornsby Shire Council, postcode 2158, close to Galston and Glenhaven. We turn up for crane-assisted removal of mature eucalypts on acreage and 10/50 bushfire clearance pruning routinely here; grey ironbark dominates the property-side canopy. semi-rural blocks, long driveways, and Hills Shire bushfire-buffer requirements. Written quotes, AS 4373-aware pruning, and access checked before work starts.
Our Tree Services
Professional tree removal, pruning, lopping, and stump grinding services
Sydney tree care
Dangerous, dead and unwanted trees removed with sectional dismantling, crane support where needed, permit checks and cleanup.
Sydney tree care
Crown reduction, dead-wood removal, canopy thinning and structural pruning to AS 4373, with species timing considered.
Sydney tree care
Controlled height reduction and clearance around roofs, fences and power lines, with pruning considered first where it suits the tree.
Sydney tree care
Below-grade stump grinding for lawns, paving and replanting, including surface-root and tight-access jobs.
Council Regulations
Hornsby Shire has extensive bushland and strong tree protection measures on private property.
Affordable Dan's Tree Services handles Hornsby Shire Council permit applications on your behalf, included in every quote.
Our Process
Simple, transparent, and professional tree care for Dural residents
Describe the tree, access, urgency and location. Photos help triage whether a site visit is needed.
The written quote explains the scope, equipment, cleanup, council issues and fixed price before booking.
The work is completed with equipment matched to the tree, access and site conditions.
Branches are chipped, timber is removed or left by request, and the site is raked before handover.
Pricing
Transparent, competitive pricing for tree services in Dural
Small to large tree removal
Crown reduction & maintenance
Height reduction & clearance
Below-ground stump removal
Final pricing depends on tree size, access, and site conditions. Every quote is free and written on-site.
A recent job near Dural
High-risk sectional removal of a dead mature eucalyptus — climber dismantled the trunk in safe sections while ground crew chipped in parallel.
Real case study from Hills District, the kind of work we do across Hills District.
Our Advantages
Professional credentials and local expertise for Dural residents
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.
Access, site risks, council rules and cleanup are checked before work is booked.
Pruning to AS 4373, sustainable mulch return, and decisions that prioritise tree health over the easiest cut.
Our Work
Recent tree service projects completed in Dural and surrounding areas
Common questions about our tree care services in Dural
Small garden trees in Dural start around $250; a large eucalypt or fig needing a crane can reach $5,500+. Pricing tracks size, access, and protected-species status, so a tight-access backyard costs more than a front-yard removal. Full removal pricing breakdown or call 0414 638 360 for a fixed written quote.
Three trees we quote most often in Dural: spotted gum, mature Eucalyptus tereticornis, and residual post-war plantings. spotted gum work is typically where we set up crane or climbing rigs; the smaller species go through standard chipping cycles.
The the Hills District access pattern (semi-rural blocks, long driveways, and Hills Shire bushfire-buffer requirements) means Dural jobs need a site inspection before the quote is written. Once the site has been checked, equipment is matched to the constraints, sometimes a 700mm narrow-track grinder, sometimes a truck-mounted Hiab.
Dural falls under The Hills Shire Council. The Hills Shire Council requires a permit for trees over 3m height, 3m spread, or 150mm trunk diameter. Applications typically take 14-21 business days to process. We lodge the application on your behalf and coordinate any arborist report the council requests. Official rules: The Hills Shire Council tree management.
Unauthorised tree works on private property in NSW attract significant fines under the Local Government Act 1993, up to $1.1M for corporations and $110,000 for individuals, on top of remediation orders. The Hills Shire Council also issues Penalty Infringement Notices for unauthorised works in Dural. If you're unsure whether your tree is protected, call 0414 638 360 before any cut is made.
Yes, Dural and the wider Hills District area get priority emergency response for fallen trees, dangerous leans, and storm damage. Ring 0414 638 360 directly for urgent work.
Affordable Dan's Tree Services has been working across Sydney, including Dural, for 20+ years. The written quote checks access, council rules, cleanup, equipment and any relevant Australian Standards before work is booked.
Most Dural residential removals are a single-day job: small to medium trees take a few hours, large or crane-assisted removals take a full day. Every written quote includes a time estimate so you can plan around it.
Yes, stump grinding is available as a standalone service or bundled with removal. Grinding in Dural starts around $100 depending on stump size and root system. We grind to 200-300mm below grade so you can turf, plant, or pave straight over.
Full cleanup is standard. Chips go through the on-site chipper and timber goes onto the truck. If you want mulch for garden beds or rounds for firewood, say so at quote time so it can be included in the plan.
Call 0414 638 360 or submit an online enquiry. We'll book an on-site assessment where needed, inspect the tree, and email a written quote, usually within one business day of the visit.
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