Servicing Sydney Since 2005
Urgent safety work prioritised by risk. Professional tree care in Ultimo 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 Ultimo.
Ultimo sits within the Inner West, where the canopy mix includes backyard eucalypt, jacaranda and supporting species. camphor laurel removal where councils allow (invasive species register) is a common local request, but access and council rules decide the method.
Most Ultimo properties we quote have either a backyard eucalypt that's outgrown its location or a jacaranda that needs structural pruning. The regional access pattern, 5-8m wide Federation-era frontages with concrete side paths and pedestrian-only side gates, drives equipment choice: sometimes climbing gear, sometimes a Hiab crane, occasionally a tracked spider lift for commercial sites.
Ultimo pricing: the base rate reflects tree size and job type; the regional adjustment reflects access. With 5-8m wide Federation-era frontages with concrete side paths and pedestrian-only side gates, we sometimes need narrower machinery or longer rigging setups, and that shows up transparently in the quote.
Ultimo (postcode 2007) sits inside City of Sydney Council, within the same service area as Waterloo and Woolloomooloo. The work we book most here is narrow-track 700mm stump grinding through pedestrian side gates, plus backyard crane-assist over Federation rooflines where heritage rules apply, often plane tree in the backyard. Access profile: 5-8m wide Federation-era frontages with concrete side paths and pedestrian-only side gates. 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
City of Sydney has strict tree protection. A Tree Management Application is required for most tree work.
Affordable Dan's Tree Services handles City of Sydney Council permit applications on your behalf, included in every quote.
Our Process
Simple, transparent, and professional tree care for Ultimo 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 Ultimo
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 Ultimo
Climbing dismantle of a multi-stem eucalyptus in a tight Inner West backyard — controlled felling notches with chipper-on-site cleanup.
Real case study from Inner West, the kind of work we do across Inner West.
Our Advantages
Professional credentials and local expertise for Ultimo 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 Ultimo and surrounding areas
Common questions about our tree care services in Ultimo
Small garden trees in Ultimo 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 Ultimo: backyard eucalypt, jacaranda, and residual post-war plantings. backyard eucalypt work is typically where we set up crane or climbing rigs; the smaller species go through standard chipping cycles.
The the Inner West access pattern (5-8m wide Federation-era frontages with concrete side paths and pedestrian-only side gates) means Ultimo 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.
Ultimo falls under City of Sydney Council. City of Sydney Council requires a permit for trees over 5m height or with branches spreading over 3m. Applications typically take 10-15 business days to process. We lodge the application on your behalf and coordinate any arborist report the council requests. Official rules: City of Sydney 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. City of Sydney Council also issues Penalty Infringement Notices for unauthorised works in Ultimo. If you're unsure whether your tree is protected, call 0414 638 360 before any cut is made.
Yes, Ultimo and the wider Inner West 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 Ultimo, for 20+ years. The written quote checks access, council rules, cleanup, equipment and any relevant Australian Standards before work is booked.
Most Ultimo 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 Ultimo 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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