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Get Cheaper Tree Removal in Balmoral, 2283
Updated: 21 October 2021
Getting a tree removed in Balmoral by a qualified professional is easy enough.
Finding one that is well priced is not always a straight forward process.
I am going to look at why some companies charge more than others, and how to secure a better price on Balmoral tree removal by a quality tree services company.
Not only that, but getting your job done at rock bottom prices.
Let’s get into it.
What we cover:
Why some tree loppers 300% more?
Stay smart, save money on tree removal
Trees exempt from needing approval
How to apply for council approval
How to win council approval. (Tips & Tricks)
Why some tree loppers in Balmoral charge 300% more than others
Every Balmoral company has a different philosophy on how they what to run a profitable tree lopping business.
Some spend BIG on advertising, do lots of quotes and charge high prices.
Other local tree services in and around Balmoral, don’t do a lot of advertising and rely more on word of mouth.
These are the ones you want quoting your job!
You may be thinking that this has to do with a person’s honesty or integrity, but this is not the case.
Why are some companies trying to rip me off?
In reality they are not trying to “game you”.
These are just tree business owners in Balmoral who run a “premium service”. They know that some customers have different price points. Some are happy spending more for perceived value.
They cater to those customers.
Some people just never go with the cheapest bottle of wine at a restaurant or the cheapest quote for tree lopping in Balmoral. Everyone is different and that’s fine. But I’m here to help you find the best deal.
“If you have 3 expensive companies in Balmoral give you a quote, then you will be choosing between 3 expensive quotes! You need to know who is cheap & when”.
Stay smart, save money on Balmoral tree removal
There are lots of little thing to be aware of that will save you a small fortune for your tree removal Balmoral, such as;
1. Time of year - Winter is always cheaper as tree companies have less work on.
2. Access - Granting good access for hard to get to trees, such as removing a side fence will save the tree lopping service time and you a tonne of money.
3. Firewood - Getting them to leave the timber logs and selling them online.
But the very best way to save money is to know who is cheap NOW!
You see all tree services around Balmoral have lean and busy periods of work which actually affects how they price jobs.
A Balmoral tree service will always charge less when they don’t have much work on as they want to win the job.
The bonus is they will actually pick up their phone and arrive on time.
All contractors recommended have been vetted by our team and are waiting to compete for your business.
There are no hard sales and there is no obligation to hire.
Just friendly advice and great prices.
Try it for yourself.
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Do I need council approval for tree removal Balmoral?
Balmoral council do allow for the removal of trees in Balmoral without council consent.
Vegetation clearing can take place without an application if it is required for emergency works, where:- (i) a person honestly and reasonably believes that an immediate threat exists to life or property; (ii) no other lawful action is reasonably available to the person to avoid the immediate threat to life or property; (iii) no reasonable opportunity exists for an application to be made to clear the vegetation; and (iv) Council is advised in writing as soon as practicable after the action has been taken (v) Proximity Rule; Vegetation clearing within 3 metres of a lawful building or structure, unless the vegetation is otherwise required to be retained in accordance with a development approval What other trees can be removed without a permit? (i) a plant declared as a pest pursuant to the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002; (ii) a plant identified as a locally significant pest species in the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area Pest Management Plan; or0 (iii) a plant which is otherwise an exotic species; provided that the clearing:- (i) is consistent with any current development approval that attaches to the land; (ii) does not involve the removal of vegetation on a heritage place identified on a Heritage and Character Areas Overlay Map; (iii) does not involve the removal of vegetation identified as character vegetation in a local plan; and (iv) does not result in the total clearing of an area of vegetation greater than 250m2
You can download an application form by going: https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/licences-permits/plants-animals/protected-plants/index.html#clearing_permits_and_environmental_offsets
Trees exempt from above rules
Some local councils have a list of tree species that are exempt from any limitations on removal as they are considered a pest. If Balmoral’s local council Sunshine Coast Regional has an exemption list is can be found in their Tree Preservation Order.
We have also listed them below if applicable.
If the council for Balmoral does not nominate a list of trees, then most of the time they use the default list of noxious weeds outlined at the state level of government.
Trees exempt that can be removed without approval:
NSafety standards for accredited tree arborists in Balmoral
Certified arborist in the Balmoral and surrounding areas need to all abide by the Australian standards when carrying out tree management work.
These standards include:
AS 4373:2007 – Pruning of amenity trees
AS 4970-2009 – Protection of trees on development sites
How do I apply for council approval?
You will need to fill in a tree removal permit form which can be found on your local councils website. Normally there will be a small fee you will need to pay upon application.
Within 7 - 14 days you will have an arborist from the council for Balmoral will come out to inspect your tree. They will then give their recommendation on whether the tree should be removed or if a tree prune/ lop might be better.
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How to win council approval. (Tips & Tricks)
Depending on your council, it can be tough to get approved to remove a tree in Balmoral. If it’s a healthy specimen and not causing any damage to your home, then it makes it even harder.
When applying for removal in Sunshine Coast Regional council are you need to give a reason why you want to remove the tree.
Saying something like “it keeps filling the gutters with leaves” is not convincing enough argument and your application will most likely be denied.
There are however some tips and tricks to applying for council approval and winning.
In some cases your council for Balmoral will ask for an independent arborist for a tree report if they are undecided. This can give you the upper hand as it allows you to select which tree arborist you choose to assess your case.
What does tree lopping in Balmoral cost?
There are many factors that make up cost of tree lopping in Balmoral. Not only the height and spread of the tree, but also its location on the property, access, surrounding buildings or fences, type of tree/ timber. Whether you decide to get the stump removed as well will also factor in.
To get a price on what removing a tree in Balmoral might cost you, you can view out tree removal cost guide or you can use our quick tree lopping cost calculator below.
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Our high expectations of Balmoral tree contractors we work with means they do everything in their power to uphold these values.
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Author: Ben McInerney is a qualified arborist with over 15 years industry experience. He uses his in-depth knowledge of the tree service industry to give readers to most accurate information on tree service costs and helps to educate about the benefits of using a certified arborist for tree trimming and removal work.
