Arboriculture services for builders and developers.
Pre-construction arborist reports, approved tree removals, site clearing and tree protection-zone work coordinated against the planning permit and build program.
Reports, removals, clearing, TPZ, sign-off, under one contract.
Tree-related work on a build can span pre-construction arborist reporting, approved tree removal, site clearance, stump grinding and tree protection-zone installation or inspection. The required items depend on the planning permit, endorsed plans and arborist recommendations.
Where those items fall within Hilly's scope, they are coordinated through one contact and invoice schedule. The quotation identifies who is responsible for the report, permit conditions, removal, protection measures, inspections and final documentation so there is no assumed hand-off between contractors.
Preferred-builder and volume-partner agreements lock in pricing, response SLAs, and 30-day payment terms across 12-month periods. Same-week arborist report turnaround is available on partner agreements where a planning deadline requires it.
Pay-as-you-go, preferred, or partner.
More work, better rates. Same standard across every tier.
These are Hilly's indicative ranges, not industry averages or a property-specific quote. Access, condition, equipment, approvals, disposal and the final scope can change the price.
Annual partner agreement. Priority booking, same-week report turnaround, locked rates for 12 months.
- Priority booking
- Same-week reports
- 30-day payment terms
Partner agreements include public liability certificate, insurance cert, and SWMS templates pre-loaded for your safety system.
The standard process.
Brief by phone or email
Send the build address, the planning permit, and what you need. We'll come back same-day with availability.
Site walk + report
AQF Level 5 arborists on site. Report lodged with the council or handed to your planner within 5 days.
Removals + clearing
On your build schedule. Slab-ready handover with photo documentation.
TPZ + sign-off
TPZ install, certification, and final arborist sign-off so the build can proceed and council is satisfied.
Work tied back to the permit and endorsed plans.
Requirements differ between councils and projects. We confirm the responsible authority, planning permit, endorsed plans and applicable arboricultural standard before agreeing to reporting, removal, protection or sign-off work.
Regular work across Melbourne's east, south east, bayside and north.
The questions we get most.
Related services.
Land Clearing
Tree removal, vegetation clearance, stump grinding and mulching on residential blocks and development sites. The property controls, retained vegetation and handover condition are agreed before work starts.
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Arborist Reports
Reports for council permits, planning applications, tree protection plans, VCAT submissions and insurance claims. Written by AQF Level 5 (Diploma of Arboriculture) qualified arborists.
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Tree Removal
Tree assessment, removal method, access, permit assumptions and clean-up set out in writing before work is scheduled. Regular service across Melbourne and $20M public liability.
Learn moreBook a site visit.
Send the address, photographs and the work you are considering. We will confirm whether a site visit is needed and provide the scope and price in writing.