Trees Down Under uses its own crane to lift a dead tree over your Katoomba driveway out in controlled sections, clear of your cars and home. Book a free tree inspection and get a same-day quote, with full site clean-up included.
A dead tree over your driveway should be assessed and removed by a qualified arborist, and a crane lift is often the safest way to do it. Dead wood is brittle and unpredictable, so limbs can drop without warning, and the wind and heavy rain Katoomba gets through the cooler months make that far more likely.
Dropping a tree in one piece needs a clear fall zone. A driveway with a house, cars or a fence beside it seldom has one, and many Katoomba blocks are steep, sloping down from the road or packed with buildings.
Climbing a rotted tree is also risky, because the wood may not hold a climber’s weight or rigging.
With crane-assisted removal, each section is secured before it is cut and lifted clear, so nothing drops onto your car or roof.
Before any tree removal service goes ahead, we identify the species and confirm the tree is dead, because protected or large trees may need council approval. The Blue Mountains City Council website sets out the tree management requirements for Katoomba properties.
Crane removal over a driveway is run by a licensed, insured crew who lift the tree out in controlled sections, so nothing swings or drops over your property.
Trees Down Under has operated since 2005. The work is led by AQF Level 3-5 certified arborists, and the business is fully licensed, insured and Cm3 certified.
The company runs its own crane fleet, the same crane truck shown on the crane hire tree removal page. That means the crew is not waiting on a third-party hire, and the crane work is quoted as part of the job.
Every dead tree is assessed on site before any cutting starts. Where crane-assisted removal is the safest method, the crew plans each lift around your driveway, house and any power lines.
Every job gets the same care, whether it’s a backyard pruning or a crane-assisted removal. Over a driveway, that planning is what keeps people and property safe.
Joseph Khoury, Director & Founder, Trees Down Under
Here is how a job runs, so there are no surprises. It starts with a free tree inspection, and we give a same-day quote where the job allows.
We assess the tree, the access and the fall risks, then confirm whether a crane is needed. You get one fixed quote.
We provide council permit guidance for your Katoomba property, so you know what is required. Where a tree needs approval, you can check the rules with Blue Mountains City Council. An arborist report is arranged where one is needed.
The crew lifts the tree out section by section, with no extra crane fees on top of the quote.
Full site clean-up with green waste disposal is included, so you are left with a clear driveway and nothing to haul away.
The team is based in Dural and rated 4.8/5 from 182+ Google reviews.
Trees Down Under works across the upper Blue Mountains, with dedicated pages for each area. Start with tree removal in Katoomba, or find your suburb: Leura, Wentworth Falls, Medlow Bath, Blackheath and Mount Victoria.
For the truck and equipment used on tougher sites, see the crane hire tree removal page.
Each page covers local details for that suburb, so you can check what applies to your property.
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Thank you for considering Trees Down Under for the dead tree over your driveway. Getting in touch costs nothing, and the team is happy to talk through your options before you decide anything.
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