PARKWOOD ARUNDEL TREE REMOVAL

Gold Coast Tree care arborists has been providing experienced and reliable tree removal in Parkwood, Arundel and surrounding Gold Coast areas for over 10 years. Our teams remove all size trees from wattles and willows to poincianas and palms, disposing of branches, trunks, stump and debris - all within a set quoted price and time frame.

We all love trees and they certainly add value to a residential or commercial property providing shade and beauty, however all living things have a life cycle that ultimately comes to an end. This can be due to a variety of natural reasons such as age, storm damage, disease or pests. Alternately, a tree may have outgrown it's position becoming a threat to safety and nearby buildings.

So at some point in a tree's life, there will be a valid reason for removal, such as:

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

Problem Signs To Look For

If a tree has internal problems or is posing a threat, there's a number of visual signs to look out for. These includes root damage, decay, rot, dead branches, unseasonal loss of bark & leaves, termite nests, lightning strikes and cracks in the trunk. In most instances, the faults cannot be rectified, especially if 50% or more of the tree is damaged.

Occassionally, a tree can be brought back to good health by removing damaged or diseased sections, along with regular watering and an appropriate fertiliser.

Ignoring a tree's problems won't make them go away, and in many cases, there's potential for considerable damage to nearby buildings or construction in an uncontrolled fall.

Our certified aroborists provide expert reports on all species, with honest advice to help clients make the best decisions on the future of their trees.

Tree Removal Permits

There are rules and regulations involving Tree Removal in Parkwood, Arundel 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 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

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:

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

Tree Removal Safety

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

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 Liability insurance and employee insurance with Workcover Queensland.

Tree Removal Costs

The cost of Tree Removal in Parkwood, Arundel and surrounding Gold Coast suburbs varies from around $400 to $4,000, not including Stump Grinding, which can add another $200 to $400 to the price depending on stump species and size.

As can be seen, the cost is very broad 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. Other factors include:

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

Being heavier and generally larger, Hardwood trees are usually more expensive to remove than softwoods. Australian native Eucalyptus trees grow very tall, wide and dense, which makes the task of trimming and removal extremely time consuming and hard work.

On the other hand, softwoods such as Conifers or Pine trees general have a single trunk, with light-weight bushy branches, that can be felled and processed relatively quickly in comparison to hardwoods.

Other options that may influence the tree removal quote include disposal of the main truck section and Stump Grinding.

Emergency Tree Removals

Wild Gold Coast storms and heavy winds often causes havoc in areas such as Arundel and Parkwood during summer. Broken limbs, fallen branches and up-rooted trees soon become safety hazards and liability issues.

24/7 Emergency Services are available, covering all urgent jobs including as the removal of fallen trees, branches and blocked driveways.