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Amazing work ethic. 19 tree stumps removed in no time! Great attitude, will be using his services again.

Stump Removal

$300

Thanks Craig, job done well.

1. Tree branch Debre removed 2. Palm trees x 3 Pruned.

$300

Great job on grinding tree stump.

Tree stump grind

$150

Quick. Efficient. Helpful. Great value for money. Job well done.

Prune tree and remove gate panel

$150

Thanks James, great communication and prompt service!

Tree stump out of ground. Need someone to take it away.

$100

Matthew did a great job with our task of disposing of a very large stump. He was friendly, had a good attitude and hard working.

Dispose of large stump (already removed)

$250

What's the average cost of a tree surgeon

$180 - $450

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Highly recommended!!

Yucca tree stump removal

$200

Turned up and did a great job

Cut up a tree stump and remove not in the ground

$150

Julian is flexible, reliable and a great communicator.

Tree / Stump Removal

$500

Prompt and professional! Adel did a great job at our property and couldn’t recommend enough

Stump Grinding

$100

Awesome job & thank you!

Tree stump grinding

$120

Highly recommend Ryan. Hard worker and nice guy. Gets the job done!!

Remove 2 tree stumps

$150

What's the average cost of a stump removal service

$150 - $350

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$150

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$250

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$350

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Why hire a tree surgeon through Airtasker?

Having the opportunity to easily reconnect with nature, thanks to trees in your lot, is truly a gift. However, a passive attitude is not a match for this; serious maintenance should be done. Before you even notice it, old trees can endanger your home or even a random passerby.

Dealing with heavy branches and overgrown trees? You can head to Airtasker to keep your worries at bay. By hiring a tree surgeon, you don’t have to put yourself in danger and just let someone with expertise solve your problem. Booking a tree surgeon near you through Airtasker is also practical versus asking for quotes from other tree service websites. Tree maintenance near you just needs a few clicks.

Preserve the health of your landscape—and keep your loved ones safe as well—through posting on our platform. After indicating your required service, budget, and other details, get connected with a well-experienced Tasker.

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Top Tree Surgeons related questions

n Australia, the fee for a tree surgeon’s service usually goes from $30 to $50 per hour, which adds roughly $200 to $400 for a day’s work. Factors like the tree’s size and condition, location, and ultimately the type of job needed influence the price.


Depending on the tree size or width, tree pruning and lopping typically costs $200 to $800 (20 metres and below); stump removal and grinding at $100 to $400; and tree removal at $300 to $1,500. Meanwhile, tree survey and report can go from $350 up to $600 depending on the amount of trees in the area. 

In general, they differ in training and knowledge. Tree surgeons often perform the dirty work, such as cutting down trees, pruning, and removing stumps. Meanwhile, arborists are certified professionals who studied the science of arboriculture (cultivation and management of shrubs, trees, vines, and other woody plants). They diagnose the whole body of the tree to reach the right solution. Despite dissimilarities, a surgeon and an arborist may work together to plan and execute tree services.

No, pollarding (like removing all branches from a tree) is only suitable for certain types of trees. For example, pollarding is suitable for surgeries involving ash trees, elm trees, and willow trees. Other examples include maple, oak, and sycamore trees. But generally, the tree surgeon will need to handle trees on a case by case basis. It’s best to consult a tree care professional on whether or not your tree can be pollarded. 

The most suitable time for pruning depends on the tree's species. Many trees are best pruned during the winter when the trees are dormant. But some trees, like those under the cherry species, should be pruned during the summer to prevent silver leaf disease. Your hired Tasker can also give you tips on the best time to schedule your preferred tree service. 

Although tree surgeons are not legally obliged to get certified, a certification ensures the Tasker has enough training, especially for dangerous tasks. A tree surgeon would need to go through extensive training and work experience. Tree surgeon certificates of competence include tree felling and processing; chainsaw maintenance, onsite preparation, basic cross-cutting; using a chainsaw from a rope and harness; and first aid at work.


Connecting with a tree surgeon through Airtasker? You’ll also be able to see the specialist’s ratings and reviews from previous customers to get a better grasp of their experience.

Tree removal permit requirements vary per location. For safety, check with your local council for tree regulations specific in your location. Tree preservation orders may protect some trees.


You can also hire a tree service specialist on Airtasker. They are more knowledgeable about regulations and can recommend legal solutions to your tree concerns.

If your location has no recycling facility for tree waste, the discarded trees, limbs, and branches go to a green landfill. But if possible, a tree surgeon can go for more environmentally conscious disposal options, like turning the waste into mulch, firewood, biofuel, and lumber. Your hired Tasker may be aware of environment-friendly disposal options in your area.

Absolutely. In Airtasker, you can choose to work with a gardenerlawn care specialistlandscape contractor, and more.

What do tree surgeon services include?

From supplying oxygen to absorbing rainwater, trees offer countless benefits. But it’s always a two-way relationship—trees can’t give us what we need when they’re sick or worse, dead. 


Good thing there’s a pool of tree surgeons in Airtasker who can do the dirty work and handle dangerous processes for us. The tree size, condition, species and location help the expert on reaching the right solution. Expect them to do pruning, lopping, trimming, and more. Specialists in tree maintenance near you perform these tasks by sophisticated climbing at great heights and rigging techniques. 


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Tree felling and removal

Diseased, dead, or unsafe? If your trees meet the criteria, felling is the way to go. The process involves cutting the trees down to prevent diseases from spreading to surrounding trees, moreover boosting safety in the area. Some clients also request tree felling for aesthetic purposes.


Meanwhile, tree removal means the roots, stumps, fallen branches, and the entire tree get removed.


Felling or removing a tree is a dangerous task involving specialised equipment, so it’s a must to hire a knowledgeable tree surgeon for this. For extra peace of mind, you can also book an arborist to work side-by-side with your tree surgeon, as they are trained to diagnose trees and recommend safe solutions.


Tree pruning, cutting, lopping or trimming

If diseased or dead wood is present, the tree surgeon will need to remove them, which is what pruning is about. It also boosts the growth of fruit and flower buds.


Meanwhile, tree lopping or trimming effectively modifies a tree’s shape. This is done by cutting branches and training them to grow in a specific direction. It is often focused on aesthetics. If this is not properly maintained, branches can become unwieldy, growing in various directions.


Your Tasker may also do crown thinning on a tree. This consists of removing select branches to increase light penetration and reduce crown weight. 


Overall, pruning, lopping, and cutting stimulate and control growth in trees.


  • Stump removal

A tree surgeon near you can also grind down and remove unsightly or bulky stumps. This process may demand a specialised stump grinding machine, which can completely destroy the tree’s stump and root system.


  • Tree pollarding

Have you ever encountered the term “lollipop trees”? They are the result of pollarding with the purpose of aesthetics. 


Apart from that, though, tree pollarding keeps a tree from outgrowing its bounds on a private landscape, or even encroaching electrical wires. Whether placed in streets, parks, or small spaces, trees can be compact. Once you pollard a tree, you’ll have to repeat the process every year or two throughout the tree’s life. This means you may need constant landscaping or gardening maintenance.

Recent Tree Surgeons tasks

Mow and whipper snip. Occasional hedging and tree maintenance.

$130

Kedron QLD, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Ongoing yard maintenance - mow, whipper snip, occasional hedging and trim trees.

Tree stumps removal

$123

Somers VIC 3927, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Need a bunch of tree stumps removed. Please price for the 2 stumps shown only. Great if you can also advise any extra $$/per stump for the others shown (approx 7-10 others)

Tree trim and removal of 2 trees - tree arborist would be great

$800

West Ipswich QLD, Australia

18th Feb 2025

tree out front - needs to be trimmed, council have taken branches off power lines and left remove stumps and 2 dead trees clean up and remove mess afterwards - both front and back trees

Prune Palm Trees

$250

Mentone, Victoria, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Need two Palm Trees Pruned. All seed pods removed. All Fons and green waste to be removed from property including berries its dropped

Remove yakka stump roots from the ground

$100

Keysborough VIC, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Remove yakka tree stump root Tree has been cutted and poison last week 5 in total

Remove tree

$200

Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Arborist to remove tree, stump, and rubbish.

Remove 6 small trees and stump

$500

Bentleigh East VIC 3165, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Need the removal of 6 small trees and the stump if possible as per the picture shown.

Tree removal

$200

Spring Mountain QLD 4300, Australia

17th Feb 2025

I have 2 small trees in front of the house. The trees including roots need to be removed. Please provide your quotation.

Cut 4 x branches off large Palm Tree

$50

Bundoora VIC, Australia

17th Feb 2025

Cut off 2 large branches and 2 small branches from large Palm tree. Need to have own ladder and cutting material. Height is approx 5m from ground. Cut in mall pieces to fit in green council bin.

Excellent. On Time. Great workmanship.

4 Large Yuka plant stumps to be removed

$500

Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Reposting task, this time with photos. We have 2 large Yukas stumps at the side of the house and 2 medium stumps at the front of house. There is a small one in the mix there too. See photos. All need to be dug up and removed. The actual Yukas have been removed, so it’s just the stumps. You will need your own equipment and take away the rubbish. Please consider that access to the two large Yukas is via the side of the house with around 1.5m wide space.

Basilis did a great job on the Yukas! Left everything clean and tidy. Highly recommend his work.

Remove tree

$500

Bardwell Valley NSW, Australia

12th Feb 2025

Looking for someone to remove a plant/ tree from the roots not the easiest job but can be done easily with the right tools

Excellent and effective. Great communication as well

Cutting pods out of palm trees

$200

Burleigh Waters QLD, Australia

12th Feb 2025

Cut seed pods out of palm trees

Can highly recommend

Tree cutting and stump removal - No bin

$500

Glenwood NSW 2768, Australia

12th Feb 2025

I need a tree and some plants to be cut along with their stump removal. No bin

Very professional and punctual

Yucas stump removal

$750

Ormond VIC 3204, Australia

11th Feb 2025

2 yucas need stump remoavl as photos

Great work ... appreciate ur effort

Stump removal x 2

$100

Berkeley Vale NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2025

Removal of two stumps from backyard so a new garden bed can be erected.

Would recommend Patrick, tackled the job and happy with the results.

Remove trees

$300

Keilor VIC, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Remove trees from from walk way and front garden

Amazing boy hard working

Prune trees

$25

Templestowe Lower VIC 3107, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Prune lemon tree and other trees

Excellent work and great communication and pricing

Fallen tree removal and trimming

$150

Tootgarook VIC, Australia

10th Feb 2025

Looking for an urgent gardener who can remove fallen trees and trim other trees in Barry St, Tootgarook.

Very fast and efficient. Highly recommended.

Stump grinder in Bondi

$200

North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia

9th Feb 2025

I’m a landscaper in need of a Lilly pilly stump to be removed

Patrick was easy to communicate with and promised to come within 2 to 3 hours. I’m a landscaper and was in the middle of the very large installation and urgently needed a Stump to be ground out. A massive storm came through and he still showed up on time and as soon as the rain calmed he thoroughly removed the stump and its roots. What a legend for coming in the rain when I really needed it. I would definitely recommend him.

Tree removal

$200

Ascot QLD 4007, Australia

9th Feb 2025

Yukka tree has half rotted away. Need the remaining tree cut down as low as possible and all logs/branches removed (including the already fallen ones).

Prompt and efficient. Did a great job!