From the first call to a signed-off plan
A crane-assisted job runs in a set order, from a free tree inspection through to the final rake. The crew starts with an on-site visit in Katoomba or the wider Blue Mountains, where an arborist checks the tree, the access and anything nearby that could be affected.
The steps follow a clear sequence:
- Free tree inspection and access check, including power lines, fences and driveways.
- Written quote, with same-day quoting offered where the schedule allows.
- Council permit guidance and an arborist report if the tree is protected.
- Crane set-up and rigging on the day of removal.
- Section-by-section lifting, then full site clean-up.
Permits come before any cutting
Many trees in the Blue Mountains are protected, so permit requirements are checked before the tree is removed. The team assists with the application and the arborist report. Check the rules on the Blue Mountains City Council website before booking.
We work with every local council in Sydney, and permits don’t have to be a headache. We sort the paperwork before a saw comes out.
Joseph Khoury, Director & Founder, Trees Down Under
Lifting and clean-up on the day
The crane takes the weight of each section while arborists cut. Timber is lowered to a safe zone, then processed.
Green waste disposal is included, and the crew rakes and clears the site before leaving. Job length depends on the tree and the access, so the quote outlines what to expect.