Melbourne south east · 3166 · City of Monash
Specialist tree care and landscaping in Oakleigh
Hilly’s helps Oakleigh owners care for their trees and improve the garden around them. Book a specialist tree service or bring us a wider project involving stump work, lawn, planting or paths.
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- AQF Level 5 consulting reports
- Regular melbourne south east coverage
Care for your trees. Make more of your garden.
Services in Oakleigh
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 Oakleigh
Oakleigh is administered by the City of Monash. Clause 52.37, overlays, permit conditions or other vegetation provisions may create separate requirements.
The property report and exact work scope should be reviewed together rather than relying on a suburb-wide answer.
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 Oakleigh
Does Hilly’s work in Oakleigh?
Yes. Hilly’s specialist team provides tree care and landscaping in Oakleigh. 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.
How do I include stump grinding in a tree-removal quote?
Ask for stump grinding when you request the quote and explain what you plan to do with the area afterwards. The agreed scope should cover the stump work and any further ground preparation needed for lawn, planting or a path. Photos of the stump location and access help us assess the work.
Do I need permission for tree work in Oakleigh?
Oakleigh is within City of Monash. 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 Oakleigh?
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 Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh.
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.

