Charred eucalyptus trunks and stumps on ash-grey soil, with one scorched tree sprouting bright green shoots beside them.

Wildfire Recovery Tree Services for Sydney and the Blue Mountains

Trees Down Under assesses, removes and clears fire-damaged trees on bushfire-affected properties across Sydney. Book a free tree inspection with same-day quoting, or call our fully licensed and insured 24/7 emergency line on 0475 463 597.

What do wildfire recovery tree services involve?

Assessing fire-damaged trees

Wildfire recovery tree services start with a close look at every tree left standing on a bushfire-affected property. Our AQF Level 3-5 certified arborists check the trunk, crown, branch unions and root zone, because fire can weaken a tree from the inside even when it looks like it survived. Call 0475 463 597 any time to arrange a free tree inspection and same-day quoting.

Removing what is dead or unstable

Once the assessment is done, the arborist explains which trees can stay and which should come down. Dead or structurally compromised trees are removed with chainsaws and, where needed, crane-assisted removal, so nothing is dropped onto a house, driveway or power line. Always confirm council permit requirements before any tree removal goes ahead. We provide permit guidance as part of the job.

A tree that has been through a fire can look sound and still fail without warning. That is why it needs a trained eye before anyone decides.

Joseph Khoury, Director & Founder, Trees Down Under

Clearing the site

The work does not finish when the tree is down. Stump grinding and green waste clearing remove the fuel left behind, so the property is safer to return to. Full site clean-up is included, and the crew leaves the site tidy.

Why fire-damaged trees can't be left standing

Assessed on site by certified arborists

Every fire-damaged tree is inspected by AQF Level 3-5 certified arborists before any cutting starts. They check structural integrity and look for secondary hazards that are easy to miss from the ground. Call 0475 463 597 any time to book a free tree inspection.

Crane-assisted removal for unstable trees

Weakened trees can drop limbs without warning, so Trees Down Under uses its own crane fleet to lift sections away safely, with no extra crane fees. This suits trees near houses, power lines or roads, and steep Hills District blocks.

Licensed, insured and Cm3 certified crews

Crews arrive with chainsaws, cranes and safety gear suited to bushfire-affected property. Work is fully licensed, insured and Cm3 certified, backed by 20+ years of experience.

Fire-scorched eucalyptus with blackened bark and green shoots on its trunk, a crane boom above and a cone and rope below.

What you don't have to deal with after the fire

Permits and council paperwork

Rules on tree removal vary by council and by property. We give you permit guidance as part of the job, so you aren’t left chasing paperwork while you’re dealing with everything else. Call 0475 463 597 any time and we’ll talk you through it.

Clean-up and green waste disposal

The crew chips branches, clears debris and grinds stumps, then takes the green waste away. Full site clean-up is included, so you don’t need to hire a separate team or organise a skip.

Assessment through to clearing, handled by one team

  • Free tree inspection by AQF Level 3-5 certified arborists, with same-day quoting
  • Crane-assisted tree removal where trees are unstable, with no extra crane fees
  • Fully licensed, insured and Cm3 certified crews with 20+ years’ experience
Ground tree stump ringed by golden wood chips and stacked log rounds in a backyard, with a chipper and regrowing gums beyond the fence.
At dusk, a charred, leaning eucalyptus looms over a house roof and power lines as a tree service truck waits below.

Dangerous tree after a fire? Call our 24/7 emergency team

If a fire-damaged tree is leaning over your home, driveway or power lines, call 0475 463 597 any time, day or night. Our crew attends with chainsaws, cranes and safety gear, even after dark. Not urgent? Book a free tree inspection and ask about same-day quoting.

Services that support your property's recovery

Fire-damaged trees are rarely the only job on a bushfire-affected property. These related services cover the next steps, and our team can plan them together. Call 0475 463 597 any time.

  • Emergency tree removal: 24/7 response when a tree is an immediate risk.
  • Tree removal: takes out dead or unstable trees before they fall.
  • Stump grinding: clears burnt stumps so no flammable material stays on site.
  • Tree pruning: removes damaged limbs from trees worth keeping.
  • Firewood processing: turns suitable removed timber into usable firewood.
  • Bushfire hazard reduction: clears vegetation that could fuel the next fire.

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Tree Health Assessments

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Can fire-damaged timber be reused?

In many cases, yes. Once a certified arborist has completed tree removal on a bushfire-affected property, the timber doesn’t have to go to waste. Trees Down Under can process removed wood into firewood or useful timber products, depending on its condition.

What decides the outcome is how deeply the fire has affected the wood. Timber that is only charred on the outside often has sound wood underneath and can be milled or cut for firewood. Trunks that are burnt through, split, or rotted from insect damage are usually better chipped and cleared as green waste, so nothing flammable is left on site.

Your arborist will explain what can be kept and what should go before work begins, and removal and clean-up are handled in the same visit. For an on-site assessment of your fire-damaged trees, call 0475 463 597 any time. Same-day quoting is available, and the 24/7 emergency line is open if a tree needs urgent attention.