NERANG GILSTON TREE REMOVAL

The arborists at Gold Coast Tree Care have over 10 years of dedicated experience in the shaping, felling, pruning, trimming, care and removal of trees in Nerang Gilston and surrounding Gold Coast areas. Our business is all about taking the hard work and risks out of servicing trees on residential and commercial properties.

Most aspects of medium to large tree maintenance is best undertaken by professional and certified arborists who get the job done with minimal damage to surrounding grounds, trees and the environment.

We trim, prune, service and remove all types of trees from paperbarks and poincianas to melaleuca and eucalypts. No matter what the species or location, our teams of arborists will assess the problem and advise with a quotation including various tree service options.

Preservation will always be preferred over elimination, so where possible, we attempt to restore a tree to it's natural beauty and see removal as a last option only.

Tree Removal

Trees play a vital part in our precious ecosystem, by providing a home for wildlife, natural beauty, privacy and shade for smaller shrubs and plants. Trees become a part of a property's landscape, and it's often hard to imagine our gardens without them.

When is it time to remove a tree? Before an accident occurs, which could result in serious damage to surrounding buildings and injury to loved ones. We suggest a proactive approach to tree care, with regular tree maintainence.

Tree removal os never our aim in business, but as responsible tree care managers, we accept there are instances where removal is required and inevitable. Space, safety, stability and age often need to be considered when analising the feasibility of tree removal.

Often, there will be a valid reason for tree removal which may be due to:

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

If a tree requires removal due to safety issues, such as lack of structural integrity, it's generally recommended to act promptly. The longer the job is put off, the more dangerous the tree becomes, and the greater the risk and cost of removal.

Tree Removal Techniques

The method of falling a tree will depend on it's species, shape, size, condition and proximity to buildings, other trees, power lines, pools & fences. Trees in open or acreage areas may be felled from the ground or by tree felling, which is a relatively simple, straight forward & quick approach.

Trees growing in residential areas or confined spaces, where falling branches have the potential to cause serious damage, are dismantled. This involves starting at the top, and removing section by section in an extremely controlled and safe manner.

Occassionally, trees that are not structurally sound due to disease, pest infestation or storm damage, may be dangerous to climb, or could fall apart as they are being removed. Cranes and Cherry Pickers (Elevated Work Platforms) are often required for hazardous trees or those positioned close to power lines.

Tree Removal Permits

There are rules and regulations involving Tree Removal in Nerang Gilston 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 pest species tree defined as, Cocos Palm, Coral Tree, Cadagi Tree, Slash Pine Tree and Umbrella Tree
• 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 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.

Tree Removal Costs

The cost of Tree Removal in Nerang Gilston 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:

• Number of trees to remove
• Storm or lightning damage
• Vehicular access availability
• Condition and health of the tree
• The type of tree - softwood or hardwood
• Size of the tree - height, width and density
• Diameter of the trunk
• Services, gardens, fences or obstacles under canopy
• Slope of the ground under the tree
• Equipment required - cranes, elevated Work Platforms etc
• Distance of the tree to transport & mulching machinery
• Proximity of the tree and branches to buildings and power lines
• Whether Tree can be felled or dismantled

All tree removal quotes should include:

• the cost of tree fall either by tree felling or dismantling
• removal of all limbs and branches
• disposal of mulch
• disposal of timber too large to be mulched ie trunk
• disposal of all debris
• whether Stump Grinding is required

Emergency Tree Removals

Our arborists are specialists in storm response and emergency work, having dealt with many hazardous tree removals caused by tree failure and storms on the Gold Coast. We have the ability to respond promptly to 24 hour call outs, providing safe branch and tree removal, often at night while working under spotlight.

When contacted in an emergency situation, we will arrive onsite, identify any potential hazards, evaluate the work required, and advise on the best solution. This may include immediate a/h clearing of tree limbs and debris from driveways, paths, vehicles and buildings with full tree removal the following day.

Emergency Tree Removal Safety

Our professional tree experts undertake all emergency tree service and removal efficiently, professionally and most of all, safely. Our aim is to remove all required branches, limbs, trunks and debris quickly, without further damage to surrounding sructures, trees and grounds.