Tree care
Pruning, removals, stump grinding and advice. Tell us about the tree and what needs attention.
- 5.0 from 15 Google reviews
- Pruning to AS 4373
- Tree protection to AS 4970:2025
- Reports to AQF Level 5
- $20M public liability
Tree care services
Start with the tree.
We look after trees first, and remove them when that’s the right call. Ask about one job or a few at once.
Pruning and tree care
Care for an established tree, manage its shape or deal with branches that need attention.
What’s included
- A look at the tree’s health, structure and what’s around it
- Deadwood out, with clearance from the roof, lines and paths
- Crown lifting, thinning and shaping, pruned to AS 4373
- Hedges and palms trimmed too, including old fronds and seed pods
- Green waste taken away and the site left clean
Tree removal
Where removal is the right call, we work through the tree, the access and what needs to happen around it.
What’s included
- A permit check, and the paperwork if one is needed
- Removal in sections, rigged and lowered where space is tight
- Green waste taken away and the site swept
- Stump grinding if you want it, quoted separately
Stump grinding
Deal with the stump that’s left, with what the ground is used for next in mind.
What’s included
- Ground below the surface, so nothing pushes up through a lawn later
- Depth agreed for what goes there next: turf, a bed or paving
- Grindings taken away or left as mulch, your choice
- Done with a removal, or on its own
Emergency and storm work
A branch or tree has come down. Call 0468 077 782.
What’s included
- Keep clear of it and anything it’s touching, especially power lines
- Call us and we’ll tell you what’s urgent and what can wait
- The hazard made safe first, then the clean-up planned
Tree reports and advice
Tell us what you need to understand about the tree and what the report is for.
What’s included
- Reports to AQF Level 5, for council, a sale, a builder or peace of mind
- Clause 52.37 reports to support a permit application
- Plain advice on whether to keep, prune or remove
- A report supports an application. It doesn’t guarantee approval.
Tree protection
Keep a tree healthy through a build, with protection set out to AS 4970:2025.
What’s included
- Arborist input where the tree and the build meet
- Tree protection zones drawn onto your site plan
- Protection in place before works start
- Tree work around construction, coordinated with the builder
Branch down?
Call 0468 077 782
Keep clear of it and anything it’s touching, especially power lines, and call your electricity distributor if lines are involved. We’ll tell you what’s urgent and what can wait.
Tree removal
A large gum, taken down in sections.
Before
- Before
- In sections
- Stump ground
- Cleared
Before and after
What the work looks like.
Illustrative images of the kind of change involved. Drag the handle, or use the arrow keys. Real jobs are below.
Recent work
Trees we have worked on.
Tree permit guide
Is the tree protected?
Victoria’s Clause 52.37 protects larger canopy trees in most residential zones, and your council has the final say. The guide walks through the checks in plain words.
Read the permit guideGoogle reviews
A perfect five‑star record.
Every review we’ve had on Google is five stars. We’re dedicated to giving every customer our best service, on every job, so it stays that way.
Read every review on Google“Ashley, Steve and the team did a fantastic job cleaning up and clearing some very neglected trees at our Centre. They were incredibly helpful, informative and professional… They left the place spotless and looking 100% better.”
Avalon CentreCommercial tree work · Malvern East “Ash was prompt with organising work and very easy to communicate with. They did a great job removing and repaving around our pool area. Would highly recommend.”
Jade C.Pool area removal and repaving “Ash and his team helped me landscape the garden on my latest project. They worked very hard, were a pleasure to deal with and I can’t recommend them more highly.”
Kym R.Landscaping “Contacted Ash and team, couldn’t be happier with the efficiency and outcome of their work. Super friendly and made the whole process super easy. Couldn’t recommend enough.”
Lachlan G.Google review “Great to deal with. Crew did a great job in removing a tree in difficult position between power lines.”
Peter S.Tree removal near power lines “Punctual, professional, friendly and attention to detail. Left the site clean. I would recommend Hilly’s Trees and Landscapes to anyone wanting a tree pruned or re-shaped.”
Tony D.Tree pruning and reshaping
Tell us about the job.
Whether it’s one tree, a new lawn or a few changes around the garden, send your suburb and a short description of what you have in mind.
Photos help. Text them to 0468 077 782 or email ashley@hillystrees.com.au with your name and suburb.