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The Gold Coast Council has a Vegetation Management Code which is a set of laws that regulates the pruning and removal of trees on private property. These regulations outline which trees you will need a permit for before pruning or removal and which are exempt from needing a permit. A summary of those rules and […]
Tree removal is expensive! The larger the tree, the more it will cost to remove. But will tree services remove trees for free in exchange for firewood? Or if I’m a senior? In short, no. Tree services will not remove trees for free in exchange for firewood. It would like getting free plumbing in exchange […]
Tree removal emergencies happen all the time after storms. The best trick I can give you right away is to call the SES first and get them to make the tree safe (this is free), THEN get a local tree service in to do the job. Tree companies charge obscene prices when the sun is […]
Trees on private property can need removal for several reasons, but you need to be careful before you start to make sure it is legal to do so. Depending on your local council rules, you may need a permit to cut a tree on your property. In most cases, dead trees, fallen trees or trees […]
So I think it’s high time we all get up to speed with the difference between a tree lopper and an arborist in Brisbane. According to Google Trends, more people refer to tree experts as “tree loppers” in Brisbane than arborists. But who cares right?… Well, they do I’ve been told. You see tree lopper, […]
Dead trees are normally a little more expensive to remove than live trees. The reason being it is harder the work with. When a tree is alive, its timber is softer, but once dead, the wood becomes rock hard, meaning it takes longer to cut through and it is harder on equipment. Dead tree removal […]
It may happen that council trees near your home, either on the street, or nearby public land, cause damage to your property. In this case, you would want to know what happens and who to approach. For instance, you would want to know if you can remove or trim council trees and who pays for […]
There are a few things you need to bear in mind when selecting a company to trim or remove your trees. Below we discuss the four big things you need to pay attention to. Informative Tree Assessment Any tree removal specialist worth his weight should be able to tell you the name of your tree […]