Contact Us If You’ve Got Tree Problems In The Wingecarribee Shire Council
Dealing with troublesome trees around your property can be a real nightmare. And you normally end up with far too much on your plate. From worries about safety requirements and neighbour concerns to Southern Highlands/Wingecarribee Shire Council red tape and more – you need someone to take the weight and risk off your shoulders.
If you want a reputable, reliable and professional arborist to keep your property neat, clean and safe, look no further than Shane’s Trees! We expertly handle your whole project from start to finish and, with 35+ years of experience, we’re comfortable and confident in delivering all kinds of tree services.
Here’s What We Offer When It Comes To Tree Services…
Based in Wollongong, our family-owned business has been helping people in the Southern Highlands/Wingecarribee Shire Council with tree services for more than 35 years – and we mean it when we say we’ve seen it all! Whatever you need us for – whether it’s removing trees for development, cutting trees for safety or trimming trees to get a nicer view – Shane’s Trees has you covered every single time.
Here’s how we can help…
At Shane’s Trees, No Job Is Beyond Us!
There isn’t a tree-related job we can’t handle – and that includes small residential projects or large commercial jobs. We have the equipment and expertise to scale to any size project and deliver the results you need.
No matter the size or scope of your project, you’ll always get a premium, personal service with Shane’s Trees. Even if you think your job’s on the small side, we’ll take care of you. After all… If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.
Residential – Maintain or remove trees and branches around your home.
Commercial – Clear trees for properties or to make way for developments.
Government – Keep public facilities clean and safe with tree services.
Strata – Ensure the safety of your apartment complex with tree removal.
7-Star
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10K
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Our Qualified Arborists Use Specialist Tools & Techniques
Shane’s Trees has a clear focus on high-quality arborists and high-quality equipment. And, in our decades of experience, we’ve developed a proven process of removing trees and pruning branches without causing damage to surrounding areas. With 3 ISO certifications, we deliver a dependable service that’s second to none.
We’ve created a 7-star safety system – qualifications, insurance, people, culture, audits, practicality and engagement – to ensure the successful completion of your project. By partnering with us, you’ll sleep easy at night knowing your tree services comply with any council regulations and clear any other potential hurdles.
Here’s Why You Can Trust Shane’s Trees…
From our equipment to our expertise, there are countless reasons why homeowners, businesses and property developers (plus plenty more!) in the Southern Highlands/Wingecarribee Shire Council rely on us when they need fast, safe and reliable tree services.
We’re Tree Removal Experts
Shane’s Trees leads the way when it comes to complex tree pruning and removal – and our team is made up of Cert 3, Cert 5 and Cert 8 arborists (all experienced climbers!) with a wealth of industry knowledge. Quite simply, nobody does tree services like us.
We’re Reputable & Reliable
It’s easy to think you can handle tree issues yourself or give a project to a substandard provider. But, so often, you end up with bad service, shoddy workmanship and loads more issues. If you want tree services you can trust, we do the job right the first time.
We’re Focused On Safety
Trees can be incredibly dangerous – especially if you try to remove them yourself. At Shane’s trees, we always prioritise the welfare of your family, your neighbours and your property by combining strict safety policies with years of industry experience.
We’re Fully Insured
You need to know that your tree (that you’re responsible for!) isn’t going to cause damage to your neighbours or their property and leave you with a legal issue.. That’s why Shane’s Trees has full liability insurance and workers compensation insurance.
And More Anything Else… We Care About What We Do!
We’re a family-owned company run by a second-generation arborist – and we’ve been lopping trees for 35 years. Trust us, we’re seriously passionate about our craft. Our professional arborists get out of the bed in the morning to deal with the troubles – and we’ve got no intention of stopping!
Judge Us By These Stunning Tree Transformations
Delivering consistently outstanding results is what we do best – and our commitment to your project is what sets Shane’s Trees apart from other providers. For us, the focus is always on avoiding cowboy loppers, reducing risk of personal injury and providing fair, transparent prices. You can trust us with your tree services!
That’s Why So Many People In The Southern Highlands/Wingecarribee Shire Council Trust Shane’s Trees…
Areas We Cover
Get free advice and a quote on tree services in the Southern Highlands/Wingecarribee Shire Council…
Mittagong, Bundanoon, Burradoo, Avoca, Bowral, Robertson, Sutton Forest, Yerrinbool, Moss Vale, Berrima, Colo Vale, Exeter
Professional Southern Highlands Arborists
We bring in the latest tech, tools, and experts to work around your property. We offer you premium services to ensure that you have peace of mind. Tree removal does not have to leave you nursing losses and injuries. Sit back and let the professionals do the hard and ‘dirty’ work for you.
We are fully licensed and insured … Did you know that tree loppers can actually operate in New south wales legally without a licence? .. Yup sounds wrong but it is true. All of our climbing arborists have a cert 3 in arboriculture as a minimum company requirement, so you can rest easy knowing you’re not dealing with cowboys. Shane’s Trees is fully insured and licensed to offer tree lopping services in NSW. You Can view our current certificates here.
Get A Complimentary Fast Quote
One of our friendly team members will get back to you before you can say ‘timber’!
Some factors that might affect your quote…
The size of your tree. Generally, the bigger it is, the longer it takes to remove – and the more space vegetation takes up in our trucks!
Ease of access. Trees around properties with steep embankments are often difficult to load onto vehicles.
Equipment needed. Certain projects require the use of barges, cranes and even helicopters which may be reflected in your quote.
Still Need More Information? Read Our FAQs Below!
There are a number of factors that affect the cost of pruning and removing trees. Check out our answer video where we outline the basis of how costs are calculated. Once you’ve taken a look, load up our tree removal prices page and use the tree removal calculator to get a rough idea of how much your project will cost. Or just get in touch for a complimentary quote!
We cover all of The Southern Highlands, Greater Sydney and The Illawarra. See above for our specific locations.
Yes – all of our quotes are complimentary with no obligation.
Truth is, there are many factors that go into quoting a tree job. And, a lot of the time, less experienced companies will leave things out, try to change the price mid-job or cut corners on safety. Underinsured or underqualified tree loppers can quote cheaper but if anything were to go wrong – you’d bear the cost. We make sure you’re aware of every cost upfront so there’s no nasty surprises along the way.
Yes, we’re comprehensively insured (so you can sleep easy at night). We hold $20m public liability insurance, workers comp insurance and professional indemnity insurance – with all of our vehicles and machinery covered, too!
There are a lot of variables that determine whether a tree needs council approval in Wingecarribee Shire council. In the Southern Highlands, exempt species and smaller species don’t require council approval – so that’s good news! Approval is also not required for trees that fall under the state government’s 10/50 bushfire clearing entitlement,10% pruning per calendar year, deadwood removal, and smaller dead trees.
Permission may need to be sought from Wingecarribee shire council or local land services depending on where your property is located. There is a fantastic tool to do this on the Wingecarribee Shire council website.
Absolutely – we’re owned and directed by a second-generation arborist! We care about quality output – so we put arborists through apprenticeships and now employ 25 qualified and experienced staff members.
Okay, we LOVE talking about this… Generally, a qualified arborist has 3 years of industry experience, a minimum cert 3 in arboriculture and has worked extensively with other qualified arborists to understand the risks involved in safely pruning and removing trees.
Learning how to conduct this career safely is an art form – and arborists need to know how to keep themselves and their clients safe without causing increased tree risks. On the other hand, the risk is higher when working with an unqualified arborist (or tree lopper), as they are often self-taught and underinsured.
Yep – from time to time we give away free mulch. We have a yard at Kirrawee and can fill up trailers for you if required.
We can take away stump grindings, yes. Generally (unless mentioned on the quote) stump grindings remain to fill the hole as they’ll subside over time.
You must get permission from your neighbour and council (if it’s a protected tree) to cut down the tree. It is not uncommon for our clients to be the neighbour, and not the tree owner – just be sure to seek approval first!
Contact Wingecarribee Shire Council in the first instance. If they’re unable to assist you, seek advice from a Certificate 5 (Cert 5) arborist. In some instances you may have a case in the land and environment court.
If your tree has been heavily impacted by a storm and is an imminent danger as assessed by a qualified arborist – it can be removed without council approval. The best action (like always!) is to seek the opinion of a qualified arborist through a site inspection.
