Yes, some Baulkham Hills trees need council approval before removal or major pruning. Under The Hills Shire Council tree regulations, the answer depends on the species, trunk size, and whether the property sits in a heritage or conservation area. Check the council’s tree preservation rules before any work starts, and confirm whether your tree needs a permit before removal. Cutting a protected tree without approval can lead to penalties.
Trees Down Under works within those rules on every job. The team gives council permit guidance, helps work out whether an application is needed, and can supply an arborist report where the council asks for one to support it.
Once approval is sorted, the work goes ahead. Large or restricted-access jobs use the company’s own crane, and green waste removal and full site clean-up are part of the job.
The free tree inspection comes with no call-out fee, and same-day quoting is available. Every line of the quote is itemised, so the cost of tree cutting services, removal, stump grinding, permits and clean-up is clear before you agree to anything.