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Tree removal & arborist, Tweed Coast
Talk to Casey, not a call centre. Free site inspection and a fixed written quote with photos. No call-out fee.
Tweed Shire · Gold Coast · Byron Shire
- 59+ Google reviews · 4.9★
- $20M public liability
- AQF Level 3 arborist
- NSW + QLD council rules
- Same-day storm callout
Which tree problem do you have?
Not a call centre
You call, you get Casey.
No sales rep, no franchise booking line. Casey looks at the tree himself, tells you what it actually needs, and puts a fixed price in writing.
- Casey answers the phone, does the site visit and runs the job
- Free site inspection, no call-out fee
- Fixed written quote with photos, before anything starts
- AQF Level 3 arborist, $20M public liability
- 4.9★ from 59+ Google reviews
Where we work
The suburbs we're back in most weeks, each with the council pathway and the trees we see there:
What people say
Reviewed right across the Tweed Coast
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.
Sound familiar?
Got a tree on your property that doesn't look quite right?
Maybe it's leaning, a big branch has come down in the last storm, or you're worried about what might come down next.
Maybe you've got a palm dropping fronds on the roof, a big gum tree on the boundary, or a tree that's been flagged during a building or real estate inspection.
Whatever the problem, it's usually best to get it looked at before it becomes a bigger (and more expensive) one.
At Tweed Coast Tree Surgeons, we take on the jobs that aren't always straightforward: trees over houses, tight backyards, trees close to powerlines, difficult removals and jobs that require climbing, specialised equipment or council approval.
We're qualified arborists with 20+ years of combined experience, and we'll give you an honest assessment of what actually needs to be done, not just recommend removing the tree because it's the easiest option.
Servicing the Tweed Shire, Byron Shire & Gold Coast.
Free quotes. Qualified arborists. No fuss.
What we do
Six things, done properly.
Every job gets a minimum three-person crew, the right equipment for the job, and a proper clean-up when we're finished.
Tree Removal
Big gums, blackbutt, dead and dangerous, over the house.
See what's involved
Tree Pruning
Canopy reduction, deadwood, storm prep, view restoration. Pruned to the Australian Standard. (AS 4373)
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Palm Removal & Pruning
Cocos palms, bangalow, frond drop, stump grind included.
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Stump Grinding
Stumps gone, regrowth stopped, ready to replant or lay turf.
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Difficult Removals
Crane, cherry picker, rope work. Tight access, powerlines, over the roof.
See what's involved
Storm Response
Same-day for fallen trees, split limbs, blocked driveways. Cyclone Alfred: handled.
See what's involvedFrom your first call to a clean site.
What it costs
How much will my tree cost?
Every tree is different. Text Casey two or three photos and your suburb, and he'll tell you whether it's a straightforward job or something more involved, and roughly what that means, before anyone comes out.
As a rough guide, a small tree under 5m is often $100 to $500 and a stump grind $150 to $300. The firm number is always free and in writing, after a site visit.
Typical prices and the 30-second estimatorSeven things move every quote.
The border
Tree rules change at the border.
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.
No surprises
What you get when you ask us for a quote.
We like to keep things pretty simple. We'll have a look at the job properly, talk you through what needs doing and give you a clear price before we start.
- We'll inspect the site and take photos where needed
- A clear description of the work we're quoting
- We'll let you know if council approval or other requirements may apply
- $20 million public liability insurance
- Everything included in the job clearly listed
- A fixed price so you know what you're up for before we start
No vague "from" prices. No unexpected extras. No adding things on once we're already halfway through the job.
If something changes or we find something unexpected on site, we'll talk to you about it first, not just add it to the bill.
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Who you're dealing with
Casey and the crew
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", 59+ five-star reviews, and a crew that runs jobs while he's away.
Casey is still out on the tools every day, with a minimum of three people on every site: three qualified arborists and two apprentices, with more than 20 years of combined experience between them. We carry $20M public liability, provide Safe Work Method Statements where required, and clean up properly before we leave.
Straight answers
The questions we get asked most
The short version of what people ask before they call. Each service page has more detail.
How much does tree removal cost on the Tweed Coast?
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.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree?
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.
What areas do you cover?
The Tweed Coast, Byron Shire and southern Gold Coast, both sides of the NSW/QLD line. That includes Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Cabarita, Pottsville, Bilambil Heights and Byron Shire, 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.
What's the difference between an arborist and a tree lopper?
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.
Are you insured, and how fast can you respond?
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 24 hours. 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.
Got a tree problem?
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.