Melbourne south · 3204 · City of Glen Eira
Specialist tree care and landscaping in Bentleigh
A better garden starts with the trees as well as the ground beneath them. Hilly’s provides specialist tree care and landscaping in Bentleigh, from pruning and arborist advice to garden makeovers.
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- AQF Level 5 consulting reports
- Regular melbourne south coverage
Care for your trees. Make more of your garden.
Services in Bentleigh
Tree assessment and reports
Tree condition and risk assessments, consulting arborist reports and tree-protection advice for planning or building work.
Service detailsTree removal and pruning
Removal, sectional dismantling and pruning, with access, clean-up and permit assumptions recorded in the quotation.
Service detailsStumps, clearing and landscaping
Stump grinding, block preparation, planting, lawn, irrigation and coordinated residential landscape work.
Service details
Better streetscapes start with care for each property. We look at the canopy and the ground together, so today’s work supports the trees and garden you want to enjoy over time.
Property and tree controls in Bentleigh
Bentleigh is within the City of Glen Eira. The zone, overlays, tree measurements and position, proposed work and any existing permit conditions can all affect the answer.
Access varies considerably between established homes, so equipment and material removal are confirmed in the quotation.
Official links reviewed 28 July 2026. Requirements can change; confirm the current position before work starts.
Work across the surrounding area
Tree and landscape work in Bentleigh
Does Hilly’s work in Bentleigh?
Yes. Hilly’s specialist team provides tree care and landscaping in Bentleigh. We handle pruning, removals, stump grinding, arborist reports and garden improvements, with attention to the trees and the space around them. Book one service or have the tree and landscaping stages planned together.
Can you plan tree work before a garden makeover?
Yes. Hilly’s can plan tree care or removal, stump work and landscaping as one project in Bentleigh. Start by telling us what you want to keep and how you want to use the garden. We can then discuss the work needed before new planting, turf or paths go in.
Do I need permission for tree work in Bentleigh?
Bentleigh is within City of Glen Eira. The answer depends on the property controls, tree, location on the lot and proposed work. Clause 52.37 and other controls can apply together. Council remains the permit decision-maker.
Can you prepare an arborist report in Bentleigh?
Yes. Hilly’s prepares AQF Level 5 consulting arborist reports for planning, construction, tree protection and other documented decisions. We first confirm what the report needs to address and who will rely on it.
How is tree work in Bentleigh priced?
The main variables are tree size and condition, access, climbing or machinery requirements, structures and powerlines, traffic management, approvals, stump work and what material is to remain on site. The quotation records the agreed scope.
What should I send with an enquiry?
Send the property address, photos of the whole tree or work area, closer photos of any concerns or access constraints, and a short description of the result you want. Mention any landscaping you are planning as well, so it can be considered when the tree work is scoped.
Request a site visit in Bentleigh.
Send the address, photographs and a short description. We will confirm the most useful next step.
Photos help. Text them to 0468 077 782 or email ashley@hillystrees.com.au with your name and suburb.

