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Tree Removal Cost in Sydney

Tree felling, stump grinding, pruning, arborist reports. Sydney sits at the national median.

Observed range

$500–$15,000

Median $2,500

Early confidence
$500$15,000
Low endMedian $2,500High end

Based on

✓Sydney market✓Standardised scope
Last reviewed by Delah
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By job type

Tree Removal prices by job type in Sydney

Different jobs sit at very different price points. Here is what each typically costs in Sydney.

Small tree (<5m)

$500–$1,500

Medium tree (5-10m)

$1,500–$4,000

Large tree (10-20m)

$3,000–$8,000

Very large/dangerous

$5,000–$15,000

Add-ons

Common tree removal add-ons

These sit outside the base range. Get them itemised in your quote.

Stump grinding$200–$600
Arborist report$300–$800
Traffic control$500–$2,000/day
Crane hire$2,000–$5,000
Green waste removal$200–$500

Typically included

  • ✓Felling/sectional removal
  • ✓Basic clean-up
  • ✓Chip branches on site

Usually charged extra

  • +Stump grinding
  • +Arborist report
  • +Crane hire
  • +Traffic control
  • +Council permits
  • +Root removal

How we calculated this: The Sydney range is derived from the national tree removal observed range ($500–$15,000), scope-normalised across submissions, then adjusted by Sydney's cost-of-service multiplier (1.00×). Full methodology →

Price drivers

What drives tree removal price in Sydney

Tree height and diameter

Proximity to structures/power lines

Access for equipment

Crane requirement

Traffic control needed

Council permit required

Across Australia

Tree Removal in other cities

See how Sydney compares for tree removal.

Current

Sydney

$500–$15,000

Early confidence

Melbourne

$460–$13,800

Brisbane

$425–$12,750

Perth

$410–$12,300

Adelaide

$390–$11,700

Canberra

$465–$13,950

Hobart

$410–$12,300

Darwin

$440–$13,200

Gold Coast

$415–$12,450

Toowoomba

$390–$11,700

Ballarat

$420–$12,600

Bendigo

$415–$12,450

Townsville

$425–$12,750

Mackay

$460–$13,800

Albury-Wodonga

$400–$12,000

More Sydney services

Other home services in Sydney

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House Cleaning

$120–$350

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End of Lease Cleaning

$280–$750

🐛

Pest Control

$150–$500

🧹

Carpet Cleaning

$100–$400

🔧

Plumbing

$150–$600

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Electrical Work

$120–$500

🎨

Painting

$800–$5,000

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Lawn Mowing

$40–$150

Avoid these

Common tree removal quote mistakes

Not checking council regulations

Many trees are protected. Removing without approval can result in $100,000+ fines.

Cheapest quote without insurance check

Tree work is high-risk. Uninsured operators leave you liable for property damage.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does tree removal cost in Sydney?+
Tree Removal in Sydney typically ranges from $500 to $15,000, with a median around $2,500. Final pricing depends on scope, access, urgency, and any add-ons.
Do I need council permission?+
Often yes. Check your council's tree preservation order. Some trees are automatically protected.
How long does it take?+
Small tree: 2-4 hours. Large tree: full day. Very large with crane: 2 days.

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