Trees Down Under gives Katoomba strata managers and committees one licensed, insured arborist team for lopping, removal, tree trimming and emergency work across the Blue Mountains. Council paperwork and full site clean-up are handled, so you have one point of contact and no loose ends. A free tree inspection is the first step.
Trees on strata land sit over common property, neighbouring lots and car parks, so decisions need committee sign-off and clear records. Trees Down Under works with strata managers and committees to inspect the site, explain the options and keep the owners corporation informed.
Katoomba is bushland country under Blue Mountains City Council, and a tree before removal may need an approval. The team provides council permit guidance and arborist report assistance, so the paperwork is not left to volunteers on the committee.
Steep blocks and tight driveways are handled with crane-assisted removal, using the company’s own crane fleet with no extra fees.
Katoomba sits under Blue Mountains City Council. For tree removal, council approval may be needed: an owners corporation may need an ‘Approval to Manage Trees or Vegetation’ permit, lodged through the council, before a tree is removed or heavily pruned.
A permit is usually needed when the tree meets any of these triggers:
A dead tree, or one posing an immediate risk, is generally exempt from permit requirements. Strata managers still benefit from confirming the exemption applies before work starts, so the committee has a clear record.
We work with every local council in Sydney. Permits don’t have to be a headache for a strata committee.
Joseph Khoury, Director & Founder, Trees Down Under
During the free tree inspection, the arborist checks the tree against these triggers and confirms whether a permit is needed. Where one is, the team prepares the application early. Council approval can delay a job, so raising it at the start keeps the schedule realistic and avoids surprises for the committee.
Lopping and canopy reduction suit healthy trees that have simply outgrown their position. It is the usual answer for branches pressing on roofs, gutters or balconies, and for canopies that block light to units or common areas.
It is also useful ahead of storm season, when a lighter canopy catches less wind.
Removal, usually with stump grinding, is the safer choice when the tree itself is compromised:
In these cases, cutting back the canopy only delays the problem.
A free tree inspection from our AQF Level 3-5 certified arborists will confirm which option fits each tree, and whether an approval is needed first.
Fallen branches, cracked trunks, uprooted trees and blocked access are handled by Trees Down Under’s 24/7 emergency tree service, including storm damage tree removal across the Blue Mountains. Same-day response is reserved for urgent hazards. Call 0475 463 597 for a free tree inspection and same-day quoting.
A strata job starts with an on-site inspection and risk assessment. The arborist checks the tree’s condition, access, nearby buildings and shared areas, then confirms whether council approval is needed. Where a permit applies, the application is prepared early so the committee is not left waiting on paperwork.
Work then goes ahead as controlled dismantling or full felling, using the team’s own crane where the site calls for it. The tree before removal is only part of the job. Stump grinding and surface root extraction follow, then green waste is removed and the site is cleared.
Quotes are upfront and itemised. Full site clean-up is included, and there are no extra fees for crane use. Tree removal cost depends on tree height and species, access on steep or tight grounds, proximity to buildings, permit requirements and whether stump work is needed.
A strata scope often runs wider than one tree. These related services cover the other jobs that tend to come up across a complex’s shared grounds.
Not sure which applies? A free tree inspection will confirm the right approach for your complex.
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