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Recent Tree Surgeons reviews in Illawarra

Did a great job, needed to be done urgently and I wasn’t let down.

Chop down and remove tree leaning against house

$500

Peter did an amazing job removing a large tree stump from my back yard. Went above and beyond! Thankyou!

Chainsaw a tree stump

$100

Outstanding in every way - Highly recommend Peter

Cut Stumps down to ground level

$130

Great to deal with.

Dispose of concrete post stumps

$60

Good communication Professional job Willing to assist with extra requests

Remove tree limb - Thirroul

$700

As a first time Airtasker I was pleasantly surprised with the standard of service I was afforded.Nathan was a pleasure to do business with providing reliable and friendly service. Would not have any hesitation in using his services in the future. MikeB.

Six small tree stumps and 40 small wood pavers taken to tip.

$50

What's the average cost of a tree surgeon in Illawarra

$148 - $388

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$148

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$235

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$388

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Average reviews for Tree Surgeons Services in Illawarra

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Best rated stump removal services near me

Recent Stump Removal reviews in Illawarra

Peter did an amazing job removing a large tree stump from my back yard. Went above and beyond! Thankyou!

Chainsaw a tree stump

$100

Outstanding in every way - Highly recommend Peter

Cut Stumps down to ground level

$130

Sandra did an amazing job. Thank you for her hard work.

Dig out tree stump

$50

Great to deal with.

Dispose of concrete post stumps

$60

As a first time Airtasker I was pleasantly surprised with the standard of service I was afforded.Nathan was a pleasure to do business with providing reliable and friendly service. Would not have any hesitation in using his services in the future. MikeB.

Six small tree stumps and 40 small wood pavers taken to tip.

$50

Thanks so much Steve! You did a great job and we wouldn’t hesitate to use you again.

Removal of trees, stumps, plants and shrubs

$500

What's the average cost of a stump removal service in Illawarra

$128 - $256

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$128

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$192

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$256

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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. 


Keeping your landscape in good shape by exploring these services:


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 in Illawarra

Stump removal

$200

Flinders NSW, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Old palm stump needs removal. Is located in front garden with easy access. Appears to be mostly dead. I'm not fussed how it's removed, I'll leave that up to you. Cheers

Chainsaw yukka stumps to the ground - Lake Heights

$100

Lake Heights NSW 2502, Australia

4th Feb 2025

I’ve already cut down the yukka trees with my chainsaw but I need a stronger chainsaw for the rest of the stumps. As close to the ground as possible. And removal of what you have cut. There isn’t that much as I have already done most of it. Need done asap.

Removing fruits and old branches from 12 palm trees

$300

Flinders NSW, Australia

27th Jan 2025

Removing fruits and dead branches of 12 palm trees

Tree pruning

$300

Wollongong, New South Wales

26th Jan 2025

Need tree branches cut. Tree is pretty high. Have a look at the job if you would like. Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Trim palm tree

$400

Figtree NSW 2525, Australia

18th Jan 2025

Professionally trim a canary palm tree which is about 6-8m high and disposal of the waste.

Josh did the job perfectly and he such a nice person to deal with. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone.

Tree pruning

$5

Helensburgh NSW, Australia

5th Jan 2025

Tall hedge required trimming. Too tall for my ladder and extendable saw. You will need a LARGE ladder to access the tops. You will need to remove trimmings also as our green bin is often full. Type of gardening: Hedge trimming Size of garden: Under 50m² Has green waste bin: Yes

Very happy with William’s work. Highly recommend!

Stump removal

$200

Mount Ousley NSW, Australia

1st Jan 2025

Azalea plants need removal on front driveway.

Very friendly bloke. Arrived on time, kept me up to date with his progress, did a great job and tidied up after himself. Would definitely use his services again

Cut down and grind out 6 bush stumps

$300

Flinders, New South Wales

31st Dec 2024

Chop down and grind out 6x small bush stumps ready for planting. The tallest is 5ft and smallest 30cm. No need to remove rubbish. All out the front with easy access.

Remove small tree stumps below ground level x5

$150

Bellambi NSW, Australia

5th Dec 2024

There are five tree stumps (4 small palm stumps and another) that require removal up to 10cm below ground level

Hard yakka, good work !

Stump removal

$10

Thirroul NSW, Australia

17th Nov 2024

Remove stump (not stump grinding) Stump left on site Garden bed edge can be removed to allow for digging around

Highly recommended.

Tree removal

$250

Keiraville NSW, Australia

15th Nov 2024

2 tree removal, orange and lime tree. Approximately 4 metres high, have caused sewage problems in the past therefore I’d like to get rid of them. Thanks

Removal of Palm Tree

$300

Barrack Heights NSW 2528, Australia

31st Oct 2024

Removal of palm tree, all you need to do is cut it down you don't need to stump grind or anything just cut safely. And cut into 1m lengths, not fussy just manageable. The garden surrounding has been cleared since. You don't need to remove the rubbish.

Stump Grinding

$100

Lake Heights NSW 2502, Australia

27th Oct 2024

Need this tree stump grinded down below ground level. 2 meters from the street, Easy access.

Tree prune

$150

Lake Illawarra NSW, Australia

3rd Oct 2024

I need my tree pruned. There are 2 beaches pushing on the fences line (see photos).

Grind a stump and remove

$50

West Wollongong NSW, Australia

25th Sep 2024

Very old stump is currently at ground level but keeps re-emerging and stops lawn growth. Please grind stump down well below ground level and back fill resulting hole with soil. Rubbish can go in our green bin or on garden.

Remove small palm tree stumps below ground level x4

$100

Bellambi NSW, Australia

15th Sep 2024

There are four small palm tree stumps that require removal up to 10cm below ground level

Tree removal

$1,500

Wollongong NSW, Australia

2nd Sep 2024

I want a mature canary palm removed (easy access) as the block is being demolished and I want the tree replanted at my home in coledale (easy access)

Prune tree branch

$100

Mount Ousley NSW, Australia

30th Aug 2024

Trim two branches off a Jacaranda tree at front of house

Definitely recommend Josh. Reasonably priced, went over and above to do a great job, great communication and flexible with timing to suit my schedule. Very happy. Matt

Grind / remove tree stump from back yard

$125

Woonona NSW, Australia

3rd Aug 2024

We have cut down a small orange tree in our back yard. It was approx 3m by 3m. No vehicle access, tools need to be carried or wheeled in. The ask is to either grind the the stump or remove it, including main roots. Saw dust can be left but if removing stump, take it with you.

Darryn did a great job, stump grinding

Remove trees and roots

$1,500

Figtree NSW 2525, Australia

27th Jul 2024

As you can see in the pictures, at the corner of my backyard there are 3 palm trees (almost 8-9 m), 4 small trees (almost 3-4 m) and plants that I want to be removed including the roots and disposed off the site. I want that corner (what you see in the picture) to be cleaned up, the whole thing is in the area of approximately 2 m by 5 m. Access to the backyard would be through the side of the house and there are 4 steps at the backyard to get to the trees. Please refer to the pictures and let me know if you have any questions.

Recent Stump Removal tasks in Illawarra

Stump removal

$200

Flinders NSW, Australia

15th Feb 2025

Old palm stump needs removal. Is located in front garden with easy access. Appears to be mostly dead. I'm not fussed how it's removed, I'll leave that up to you. Cheers

Chainsaw yukka stumps to the ground - Lake Heights

$100

Lake Heights NSW 2502, Australia

4th Feb 2025

I’ve already cut down the yukka trees with my chainsaw but I need a stronger chainsaw for the rest of the stumps. As close to the ground as possible. And removal of what you have cut. There isn’t that much as I have already done most of it. Need done asap.

Stump removal

$200

Mount Ousley NSW, Australia

1st Jan 2025

Azalea plants need removal on front driveway.

Very friendly bloke. Arrived on time, kept me up to date with his progress, did a great job and tidied up after himself. Would definitely use his services again

Cut down and grind out 6 bush stumps

$300

Flinders, New South Wales

31st Dec 2024

Chop down and grind out 6x small bush stumps ready for planting. The tallest is 5ft and smallest 30cm. No need to remove rubbish. All out the front with easy access.

Remove small tree stumps below ground level x5

$150

Bellambi NSW, Australia

5th Dec 2024

There are five tree stumps (4 small palm stumps and another) that require removal up to 10cm below ground level

Hard yakka, good work !

Stump removal

$10

Thirroul NSW, Australia

17th Nov 2024

Remove stump (not stump grinding) Stump left on site Garden bed edge can be removed to allow for digging around

Highly recommended.

Stump Grinding

$100

Lake Heights NSW 2502, Australia

27th Oct 2024

Need this tree stump grinded down below ground level. 2 meters from the street, Easy access.

Grind a stump and remove

$50

West Wollongong NSW, Australia

25th Sep 2024

Very old stump is currently at ground level but keeps re-emerging and stops lawn growth. Please grind stump down well below ground level and back fill resulting hole with soil. Rubbish can go in our green bin or on garden.

Remove small palm tree stumps below ground level x4

$100

Bellambi NSW, Australia

15th Sep 2024

There are four small palm tree stumps that require removal up to 10cm below ground level

Grind / remove tree stump from back yard

$125

Woonona NSW, Australia

3rd Aug 2024

We have cut down a small orange tree in our back yard. It was approx 3m by 3m. No vehicle access, tools need to be carried or wheeled in. The ask is to either grind the the stump or remove it, including main roots. Saw dust can be left but if removing stump, take it with you.

Darryn did a great job, stump grinding

Stump removal

$5

Warrawong NSW, Australia

15th Jul 2024

Need a trade who has a stump grinder to grind the stump and it’s roots

Luke grind our stump, great guy

Tree/stump removal

$100

Corrimal NSW, Australia

10th May 2024

We’re keen to get this umbrella tree stump dug out of our garden. We’ve dug about 10-20cm around the edge and cut some roots, but looks like it requires a bit more time to lift it out. I’m slowing chipping away at it, and from what I’ve read, it shouldn’t take much more, but my back isn’t up to it right now. We’ve got a mattock, steel pole, shovel and an axe, although feel free to use own tools. No need to remove green waste. Happy to negotiate for a good job. We’re asking to the stump to be fully dug out, but no need to chase after the roots.

Truly, look no further than Sandra! She’s really the woman for whatever job you have. Sandra did an excellent job removing an incredibly stubborn stump. She persisted with the job until it was done, even in the rain and cold at times. I’ll be calling her again! Thanks Sandra!

Remove 20 shrubs (orange jessamine)stumps.. already cut back

$200

Blackbutt NSW, Australia

15th Apr 2024

Remove existing shrubs in front yard they have been cut down low (orange Jessamine) they need to be dug out and disposed of there is a green council bin on site that can be used Approximately 20 plants

Tree stump grinding two

$300

Blackbutt NSW, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Two small tree stumps need to be ground out with a stump grinder. Recommend a small stump grinder used as it needs to be taken up some steps. As per photo 20min approx per stump

4 x Tree stumps removed

$150

Berkeley NSW, Australia

17th Jan 2024

Need 4 x tree stumps removed - Due date: Flexible

Chainsaw a few stumps down

$180

Balgownie NSW, Australia

29th Dec 2023

Chainsaw 5 stumps down. If you have decent petrol chainsaw should be pretty simple. Just want them down to ground level so not as visable - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 30 December 2023

Amazing work will use again

Stump grinding

$250

Mount Saint Thomas NSW, Australia

9th Aug 2023

Need 5-6 small to medium sized stump grinder down. 2 of them are up against a fence but should be able to get most of the stump out. - Due date: Flexible

Remove 3 stumps from hedge

$200

Keiraville NSW, Australia

30th Jul 2023

Three stumps to be dug out. Stumps are from a hedge. Excellent access, next to gate. photo of stumps is attached. Available this week on Tuesday 1st Aug or Friday 4th August. - Due date: Flexible

Excellent job Rob. Rob was great with communication, he and Mick arrived on time, did the job efficiently and cleaned up too! Highly recommend.

Remove bamboo stumps

$200

Corrimal NSW, Australia

14th May 2023

Need to remove four bamboo stumps from garden bed. Each about 40-60cm wide. Flexible with days and times. - Due date: Flexible

Tree stump removal

$300

Gwynneville NSW, Australia

26th Feb 2023

Removal of 2 small tree stumps from the front of my property - Due date: Flexible

Highly recommend. Great job and a pleasure to deal with