From a single palm clean to a full removal over the house: pruning, stumps, storm damage, difficult access. Insured, council-aware, clean site. We send a written quote with photos before anything starts.
Tweed Coast · Gold Coast South · Northern Rivers
Which tree problem do you have?
Sound familiar?
Maybe it's leaning. Maybe a branch came down in the last storm and the rest of them are next. Maybe a palm is dropping fronds on the roof. Maybe a neighbour finally asked you to deal with the gum on the boundary. Maybe a real estate inspection flagged it.
You've probably already had a quote from someone who showed up in a ute and said "yeah, we can do that mate", and you weren't sure whether to believe them.
We do the trees other crews avoid. The ones over the tiled roof, in the cramped backyard, near the powerlines, the ones that need a crane or a climber or a council application before anyone touches them.
What we do
Every job gets a two-person crew, the right gear, and your site left clean.
Big gums, blackbutt, dead and dangerous, over the house.
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Canopy reduction, deadwood, storm prep, view restoration. Pruned to the Australian Standard. (AS 4373)
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Cocos palms, bangalow, frond drop, stump grind included.
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Stumps gone, regrowth stopped, ready to replant or lay turf.
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Crane, cherry picker, rope work. Tight access, powerlines, over the roof.
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Same-day for fallen trees, split limbs, blocked driveways. Cyclone Alfred: handled.
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Properties on the Tweed Coast sit under Tweed Shire Council rules. Properties at Coolangatta, Currumbin, Tugun and up are under City of Gold Coast. The rules are different, for native trees, koala feed trees, very large trees, pest species, and trees in development zones.
Before any chainsaw work, we tell you whether your job needs an approval pathway. We don't lodge applications for you, but we tell you what council needs to see, point you to the right form, and write a scope that matches.
NSW · Tweed Shire
Prescribed vegetation: local natives over 5m, very large trees, koala feed trees, threatened species. Free to apply.
QLD · Gold Coast
Trees over 4m tall or about 40cm around the trunk (roughly 13cm across) need assessment, but several common jobs are exempt, including cocos palm removal.
This is a guide only. Rules change and exemptions have conditions, so always check the current requirements directly: Tweed Shire Council · City of Gold Coast.
What it costs
Every quote depends on the same seven things: height, access, species and diameter, proximity to the house, fence, pool or powerlines, the method we use, whether the stump comes out, and where the waste goes. Here's what the 2026 market looks like.
Free tool
A ballpark range in about 30 seconds. Your real number is free, in writing, after a site visit.
Indicative range
$1,350 to $3,900
Access and what's underneath the tree move the number most.
Want the detail? See the seven cost drivers.
| Job | Typical range | Main cost driver |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree under 5m | $300 – $950 | Access and what's underneath it |
| Medium tree 10–20m | $750 – $4,000 | Species, drop zone, rigging method |
| Large tree over 20m | $1,200 – $20,000+ | Crane or climb, proximity to the house |
| Palm pruning (per palm) | $150 – $175 | Height and frond load |
| Palm removal (5–8m) | $350 – $650 | Stump grind, cleanup, disposal |
| Stump grinding (per stump) | $200 – $350 | Diameter and root spread |
| Arborist report (for council) | $400 – $800 + GST | Coordinated with our AQF L5 partner |
| Multi-tree clearance | $3,000 – $5,000+ | Number of trees, site access, disposal |
Access and what's underneath it
Species, drop zone, rigging method
Crane or climb, proximity to the house
Height and frond load
Stump grind, cleanup, disposal
Diameter and root spread
Coordinated with our AQF L5 partner
Number of trees, site access, disposal
A site inspection is the only way to know your number. We do those for free across the Tweed Coast and southern Gold Coast.
No surprises
No verbal quotes that balloon on the day. No exclusions discovered after the chipper arrives.
Our work
Drawn from genuine customer reviews.
Down in pieces, nothing on the property touched, site left spotless. The job Maree had been told wasn't possible.
“He made the very difficult job of removing a large Hoop Pine both safe, cost effective and most importantly possible. Nothing was a problem.” Maree Bygott
Raked, swept and blown spotless. A clean finish on a messy storm job.
“Could not be happier. On time to the minute, set up quickly... raked, swept and blowered, spotless.” Matt O'Brien
A clean, professional reduction that kept the tree healthy and the customer impressed.
“A great professional job with the heavy pruning of our large poinciana. Highly recommend.” Greg Masters
Completed to a very high standard, left clean and tidy, all green waste mulched and removed.
“Everyone had the correct gear and completed the job to a very high standard with everything left clean and tidy. If you need a tree guy, look no further.” Geoff G
Overhang cleared, weight taken off the limbs above the house, cleaned up and carted out.
“They trimmed up a large Blackbutt tree overhanging my property and the guys did an awesome job. Highly recommend. A+” Josh Kiely
View regained, site cleaned up well throughout, an efficient and tidy multi-tree job.
“An amazing job removing about 10 trees and cutting back some large trees to regain my view. Punctual, extremely efficient and cleaned up really well.” John Costa
What people say
Casey and his crew were very professional. They were on time and left the property cleaner than they found it. All members of his team made it a point to greet me and my wife. I would recommend them over and over. Casey is a calm professional business owner and runs an amazing crew.
It was an absolute pleasure to deal with Casey from the onset. He made the very difficult job of removing a large Hoop Pine from our property both safe, cost effective and most importantly possible. Bowie, as the climber, methodically worked to lower section by section the limbs and trunk within a very cramped and access impaired area on our property. Nothing was a problem and we really appreciated their honest approach to our job. The job area was left spotless and they worked tirelessly to achieve an amazing result. Don't waste your time getting other quotes, these guys are the absolute best!
Had Casey and the boys at my joint to chop up and mulch a huge African tulip tree that went over during Alfred. Could not be happier. They were on time to the minute, set up quickly, we had a quick chat to double check a couple of details and then off they went. The work was done with minimal impact to the location and raked, swept and blowered, spotless. The quality of work and the genuinely nice guys make them easy to recommend. Do it. Thanks again lads.
Casey and the crew came and cut down and removed two 15-20 year old palms and trimmed another of all loose branches and seed pods. The job was done very professionally and everyone had the correct gear and completed the job to a very high standard with everything left clean and tidy afterwards, all palms mulched and blown in the truck for disposal. Price was very reasonable for the time taken. If you need a tree guy look no further, call Casey.
Who you're dealing with
Casey started Tweed Coast Tree Surgeons in March 2024, left contracting for other companies and built his own outfit from scratch. No brand, no reviews, no Google listing. A couple of years on — as of August 2026 — number one on Google Maps for "tree removal Tweed Heads near me", 43+ five-star reviews, and a crew that runs jobs while he's away.
Bowie's the climber when the cherry picker won't fit. We hold AQF Level 3 certification, carry $20M public liability, write a safe work method statement for every job, and clean up before we leave. That's it.
Straight answers
The short version of what people ask before they call. Each service page has more detail.
It depends on height, access, the species and trunk size, how close the tree is to the house, fence, pool or powerlines, the method we use, whether the stump comes out, and where the waste goes. A small, easy job can be a few hundred dollars; a big removal over a roof with a crane runs into the thousands. We give you one fixed written price after a free site visit, never a vague "from $" number. Our cost guide breaks down the seven drivers.
Often, yes, and it depends which side of the border you're on. Tweed Shire (NSW) protects local natives over 5m, very large trees, koala feed trees and threatened species. City of Gold Coast (QLD) generally assesses trees over 4m tall or about 40cm around the trunk, though several common jobs are exempt. We tell you before any chainsaw work whether your job needs an approval pathway and point you to the right form. Run the quick check on our council approval page.
The Tweed Coast and southern Gold Coast, both sides of the NSW/QLD line. That includes Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Cabarita, Pottsville, Bilambil Heights and the Northern Rivers, and across the border to Coolangatta, Tugun, Currumbin, Palm Beach and Burleigh Heads. Knowing both councils' rules is the whole point of being a border crew. See all the areas we serve, or just call and we'll confirm your suburb.
A tree lopper cuts. A qualified arborist understands the tree: how it'll respond to a cut, where it'll fail, what's safe and what isn't. We hold AQF Level 3 certification and coordinate an AQF Level 5 consulting arborist when a job needs a formal report. The cheap ute-and-chainsaw crews are usually loppers, which is fine until something goes wrong near a house or a powerline and there's no insurance behind it.
We carry $20M public liability and can send a certificate of currency on request, plus a safe work method statement for the job. Casey gets back to you within about 4 hours in business hours, and if we miss your call you'll get an SMS back within 60 seconds. For a storm emergency, same number, any time, leave a voicemail or text photos.
Insurance is worth checking on any quote you get, not just ours. Tree work is one of the few trades where an uninsured operator can put a limb through your roof or a neighbour's car, and if they aren't covered, that becomes your problem to argue. Ask for the certificate — a legitimate outfit sends it without fuss.
We're AQF Level 3 qualified in arboriculture, and for anything needing a formal report we coordinate with an AQF Level 5 consulting arborist. Our ABN is 22 675 810 885 if you want to check us before you book.
The fastest way to a real number is a quick chat. Phones are answered Mon–Fri 6AM–6PM, Sat–Sun 8AM–12PM.
After hours or storm emergency? Same number. Leave a voicemail or send photos by SMS. Miss our call and you'll get an SMS back within 60 seconds.