ASHMORE BENOWA TREE REMOVAL

Gold Coast Tree Care's teams of arborists specialise in the professional trimming and removal of trees in Ashmore, Benowa and surrounding Gold Coast areas. We remove all size trees from willows & wattles to palms and poincianas, disposing of trunks, branches, stump and debris - all within a set quoted fee and schedule.

Trees are a vital component of the ecosystem and compliment the beauty of residential and commercial landscapes. Unfortunately, like all living things, trees have a life cycle that ultimately comes to an end either through age, neglect, disease, pests, storm damage, or simply out-growing their position.

So at some point in a tree's life, there will be a valid reason for removal. This may be due to:

• Tree is infested with pests or disease
• Tree is dropping branches in recreational areas
• Tree area is being cleared for development
• Tree has major storm or lightning damage
• Tree positioned too close to buildings or power lines
• Tree is declining due to age or is dead
• Tree is "crowding out" or damaging other trees
• Tree is a bushfire hazard threatening buildings
• Tree is leaning in a dangerous direction
• Tree root system threatens foundations, driveways or paths
• Tree has grown to large for the space

Various strategies are available for the removal of a trees, which depend on the species, location, proximity to buildings & power lines, health and wind forecasts. Our expert arborists use all of this information along with years of experience to assess the situation, and decide on the best solution for your tree problem.

If you are uncertain whether to trim, retain or remove your trees, please contact one of our arborists for an unbiased, honest and professional report on tree care and management.

Tree Removal

In many instances, serious tree problems cannot be rectified, especially if 50% or more of the tree is damaged, with removal being the only option.

To save monely, many homeowners attempt to remove trees themselves, however in doing so, they put their property and own personal safety at risk. The bigger they are, the harder they fall, and when a large tree is felled incorrectly, it can have disastrous repercussions bringing down power lines, parts of buildings, and other irreplaceable feature trees.

In most cases, tree removal is best left to the experts who are skilled with state-of-the-art equipment, backed by years of experience, and covered by full Public Liability insurance.

The quickest method of tree removal is forestry-style Tree Felling, whereby the tree is initially cut at the base, falling in a controlled direction without damage to surrounding trees or buildings. Tree Felling is generally suited to aceage blocks with wide open spaces.

If trees are to be removed in confined areas, or close to homes, buildings, or power lines, the tree may need to be dismantled, whereby specially trained arborists using advanced rigging applications sytematically remove sections of the tree working from the top down. Each section is lowered in a controlled and safe manner generally within a work area no greater than the diameter of the tree itself.

Tree Removal Permits

There are rules and regulations involving Tree Removal in Ashmore, Benowa and surrounding Gold Coast suburbs. Heavy fines ranging from $2,000 to $50,000 may apply to persons undertaking the illegal removal of trees.

Tree Trimming and Removal can be undertaken on private Gold Coast properties without Council approval under certain conditions including:

• Any tree that is within 1.5 meters of your fence or pool fence
• Any tree that is smaller than 4 meters in height or less than 40cm in circumference
• Any pest species tree defined as, Cocos Palm, Coral Tree, Cadagi Tree, Slash Pine Tree and Umbrella Tree
• Any tree that is within 3 meters of your house or approved building structure

Please see the The Gold Coast City Council Tree Removal Checklist for further details.

If a Gold Coast City Council Tree Removal permit is required, certain information will be needed including:

• Species of the Tree
• Distance from House or Buildings
• Whether the tree dangerous or hazardous
• Tree's condition
• Height of the Tree
• Circumference of the Trunk

Tree Removal Safety

When tree removal is deemed necessary, it's vitally important that the job is done correctly and safely. We have the expertise, experience and machinery to ensure a professional removal every time - guaranteed!

Our fully trained arborists are skilled in the latest climbing and rigging techniques, ensuring maxiumum safety. We can take care of all your tree service needs, with full Public cover and employee insurance with Workcover Queensland.

Tree Removal Costs

The cost of Tree Removal in Ashmore Benowa and surrounding Gold Coast suburbs can range from around $400 to $4,000 per tree. The cost varies as each tree is unique, and trees grow in different sizes, shapes, species and locations which influences the time, effort and equipment required to complete the job. Other factors include:

• Storm or lightning damage
• Condition and health of the tree
• Vehicular access availability
• Proximity of the tree and branches to buildings and power lines
• Equipment required - cranes, elevated Work Platforms etc
• Distance of the tree to transport & mulching machinery
• The type of tree - softwood or hardwood
• Size of the tree - height, diameter & number of branches

The cost of tree removal is considerable, however so are the risks, time, effort, experienced staff, machinery and operating costs required to complete the job safely and professionally.

When requesting quotes for tree removal, it's important to make sure all aspects are include such as equipment required, debris removal, (large) trunk removal, mulching, site clean up and Stump Grinding.

If you do not require any mulch, some operators may charge a disposal fee, especially if they do not have a local site that accepts mulch free of charge. Large trees may have trunks that are too big for their mulching machine. Unless you can split and use for firewood, a disposal fee may be applicable.

Emergency Tree Removals

The Gold Coast has seen a dramatic increase in extreme weather over the years, especially during summer when high winds and storms often cause considerable damage to the environment.

GC Tree Services offer a team of highly skilled arborists that are emergency tree removal specialists. We offer a service that features a high level of safety, and will remove damaged or fallen trees quickly and efficiently.

Emergency Storm Damage Service may be required if:

• Trees have fallen on a vehicle or building
• Trees or branches are blocking driveways or roads
• Trees are close to power lines
• Trees limbs are damaged, dangling and dangerous
• Trees are leaning with broken or exposed roots

Annual Tree Maintenance

Regular tree prunning and thinning is recommended, which may assist in minimising the risk of storm damage, and expensive costs of rectification. When servicing your trees, our certified arborists can also check for faults, defects or weaknesses that may reduce a tree's stability and strength.

The risk of tree related damaged to structures can be reduced by having your trees annually inspected by one of our arborists. Proactive work can be done incleading Deadwood removal, along with Crown Thiinning, which decreases te window loading on branches and improves ait flow.