CARRARA MERRIMAC TREE REMOVAL

For over 10 years, the arborist teams at Gold Coast Tree Care has been specialising in the trimming, pruning, shaping, felling and removal of trees in Carrara, Merrimac and surrounding Gold Coast areas. They offer the highest levels of expertise, safety and customer service while providing a wide range of professional tree care at affordable rates.

There is no doubt that maintaining healthy and attractive trees on a property adds value, privacy, aesthetic appeal, shade and a habitat for wildlife.

Sometimes, the most neglicted, poorly maintained and overgrown trees only need some regular TLC to restore their natural beauty. We have the experience, skills and training to professionally prune, shape, trim and cut trees of all size and species.

Tree Removal

Ideally, our aim is to provide a range of arborist services that keep trees looking great and maintain good health. Unfortunately, instances do arrise when the best solution to a tree problem is removal.

Removing diseased or dead trees can prevent safety concerns over falling limbs and often improves light, water and nutrient availabiliy for remaining plants to grow and flourish. Other reason for tree removal include:

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

Tree Removal Safety

Considering the average large Australian tree's height, substantial weight of trunk and branches, and impact when falling; tree felling is a very dangerous exercise for those performing the task, with extreme risk to surrounding buildings and landscapes. Tree felling should be left to those with the necessary skills, experience and equipment to complete the job professionally and in a safe manner.

Our fully trained arboroists remove all tree species ranging from Leapoards, Jacarandas and Eucalypts to Wattles, Figs and Boabs. We recycle all organic material including trunks, branches, stump and debris into soil enriching mulch.

Tree Removal Techniques

Various techniques are available for the removal of trees, depending upon factors such as size, shape, condition and proximity to buildings, power lines & other trees.

If a tree is located in wide open spaces, or an acreage situation, it may be possible to drop the tree "forestry-style" without any need for prior branch trimming. Whilst the procedure is fully controlled at all times, this is the simplist, quickest and most economical method of tree removal.

In most residential areas, where trees are growing relatively close to homes, fences, pools, power lines and landscaping, they will need to be dismantled. This involves starting at the top, and removing section by section in an extremely controlled and safe manner.

Tree Removal Permits

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

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:

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

Tree Removal Costs

The cost of Tree Removal in Carrara Merrimac and surrounding Gold Coast suburbs varies, as trees come in a range of sizes, shapes, species and locations which all influences the time, effort and equipment required to complete the job. The factors that effect the cost of tree removal include:

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

A tree that is positioned in the middle of a front yard, has good vehiclular access and and is not threatening buildings, will generally costs less to remove than similar sized tree that's located in a back yard, overhanging a pool, with no vehicular access.

An on-site inspection by one of our experienced arborists is the most accurate method of receiving a quote for advanced tree services. In this way, all logistic variables can be addressed, with various options discussed and formal quotation prepared.

Other factors that may influence the tree removal quote include disposal of the main truck section and Stump Grinding. It may be worth considering that a medium to large sized Eucalyptus or Gum tree stump will take 20+ years to decay, and during that time, will become a nuisance in the yard, safety hazard and target for termites.

Emergency Tree Removals

The weather on the Gold Coast can be severe, especially during summer's storm season. Unforeseen natural accidents do occur, including broken limbs and falling trees.

Our professional teams of arborists have the expertise and equipment available when you need it most. Crews often respond to emergency call outs, including evening and weekend tree trimming and renoval.

Emergency tree service is often a difficult task, undertaken in adverse weather conditions, and may include working at night under spotlight.

When contacted in an emergency situation, we will evaluate the worksite, identify any potential hazards, and advise on the best course of rectification. This may include immediate a/h clearing of branches and debris from homes, vehicles and driveways, with full tree removal the following day.