Hazard Reduction Tree Clearing in Katoomba
Certified, insured arborists clear fuel from bushfire-prone Katoomba properties, sort the permits and leave the site clean. Book a free tree inspection and ask about same-day quoting.
Who can carry out the work
Hazard reduction tree clearing on a bushfire-prone property should be done by a licensed tree removal contractor who knows the rules. Trees Down Under is fully licensed and holds public liability and workers compensation insurance, so property owners are not left carrying the risk if something goes wrong on site.
The team is also Cm3 certified, and its arborists hold AQF Level 3 to 5 qualifications. That matters when a job sits close to a house, a boundary fence or a power line.
Permits and checking the 10/50 area first
The 10/50 scheme only applies to properties in designated bushfire-prone areas, and it does not cover every tree. Some species are protected, and the rules are not the same on every block. Before any tree removal starts, the property’s 10/50 status needs to be confirmed. The scheme works alongside the NSW vegetation clearing code of practice for rural and bushfire-prone land, and your arborist should be able to tell you which one applies to your block.
Trees Down Under provides council permit guidance and can supply an arborist report where one is needed. Owners should also confirm requirements with Blue Mountains City Council or the NSW Rural Fire Service 10/50 page.
We work with every local council in Sydney. Permits don’t have to be a headache, but the tree has to be checked before anything is cut.
Joseph Khoury, Director & Founder, Trees Down Under
Crane-assisted removal for steep, hard-access sites
Many Katoomba and Blue Mountains blocks are steep, narrow or hemmed in by fences. Trees Down Under runs its own crane fleet, so sections of a large tree can be lifted out rather than dropped near a house or roof. There are no extra crane fees added to the quote.
