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Melbourne's best tree services team, across all Melbourne suburbs

Qualified arborists for tree removal, pruning, stump grinding and 24/7 emergencies. Fully insured, honest advice and free on-site quotes from three local branches.

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Arboriculture Australia memberInternational Society of Arboriculture memberTreeProject partner$20m public liability

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We work for local government as well as homeowners, builders and body corporates.

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Tree services for every job

From one stump in a courtyard to a crane removal over a two-storey house. Every quote is free and every job is led by a qualified arborist.

Large tree removal by Redback arborists
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Tree removal

Dead, leaning, too big for the block or just in the wrong spot. Our qualified arborists take trees down in sections, lower every piece on ropes and leave the site raked and clean.

Tree removal in Melbourne
Pruning and hedge trimming by Redback arborists

Tree pruning & trimming

Crown thinning, reduction, deadwooding and clearance pruning to AS 4373.

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Stump grinder working in a Melbourne garden

Stump grinding & removal

Stumps ground below ground level, roots chased, grindings cleaned up.

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Emergency and storm tree work

Emergency tree service

Fallen trees and storm damage made safe, any hour, any day.

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Tree cutting and sectional removal

Tree cutting & lopping

Trees cut back, reduced or cleared the right way, without stubs.

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Palm tree work by Redback climbers

Palm tree removal

Canary Island, cocos and fan palms removed or cleaned, spines and all.

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Mature yucca plants with dried lower leaves, ready for removal

Yucca removal

Yuccas removed with the root crown so they do not regrow.

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Arborist inspecting a tree

Arborist tree reports

Council permit, VCAT, pre-purchase, development and risk reports written by qualified consulting arborists.

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Arborist inspecting a tree

Arborist consultations

Not sure whether a tree needs to come down, needs pruning or is fine as it is? Get an honest on-site opinion from a qualified arborist before you commit.

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Not sure what you need?

Send a few photos and an arborist will tell you straight: prune it, remove it, or leave it alone.

The Redback Tree Services team at the depot
15+years of tree work across Melbourne

Why Melbourne homeowners choose Redback

A local team you can actually reach, with the qualifications and insurance to do the job properly.

Qualified arborists only

Every job is led by an AQF qualified arborist. No labourers handed a chainsaw.

$20 million insured

Public liability on every job. We send the certificate before we start if you want it.

Honest advice

If a tree does not need to come down, we tell you. Plenty of quotes end in a prune, not a removal.

Fixed written quotes

Free on-site quote, price in writing, no extras added on the day.

Permits handled

We check council rules for your address and write the arborist report if one is needed.

24/7 emergencies

Three branches and on-call teams mean faster response when a tree comes down.

Three Melbourne branches

Teams start from the branch closest to your job, so quotes come sooner and emergency response is quicker.

Redback arborists outside the Dingley Village depotHead office and main depot

Dingley Village (head office)

403-405 Lower Dandenong Rd
Dingley Village VIC 3172

Our largest team, fleet and stump grinding base. Covers Kingston, Monash, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Casey, Cardinia, Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.

Office Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. Emergency line 24/7.

Pruning and hedge trimming by Redback arborists

Ormond (Bayside)

Office 2/455 North Rd, Ormond VIC 3204

Covers Bayside, Glen Eira, Port Phillip, Stonnington, Boroondara and the inner city.

Large tree removal by Redback arborists

Greensborough

32 Simms Rd, Greensborough VIC 3088

Covers Banyule, Nillumbik, Darebin, Merri-bek, Whittlesea, Manningham, Whitehorse, Maroondah and the Yarra Ranges.

Tree down right now?

Storm damage, split limbs or a tree on the roof. Emergency teams across Melbourne, day and night.

03 9988 9175

How a job runs

You know the price, the plan and who is turning up before any cutting starts.

  1. Send photos or call

    Tell us what the tree is doing. Photos help us bring the right gear.

  2. Free on-site quote

    An arborist checks the tree, access and what is underneath, then gives you a fixed price.

  3. Permits checked

    We confirm the council rules and handle the report if one is needed.

  4. The work

    A qualified team does the job to Australian Standards.

  5. Clean-up

    Branches chipped, wood removed, site raked. Mulch left if you want it.

What Melbourne customers say

4.9 from 749+ Google reviews

Real reviews from our Google Business Profile, word for word. Read them all on Google, or leave one after your job.

An old tree died. Crew quickly removed it and used a nifty small fast moving tractor to gather and move it 200 ft to mulching machine
Marcel DayanDead tree removal · Google review
Excellent service from start to finish. Great communication, and an excellent job with both tree pruning and tree removal, including stump grinding I required. The quote was provided in person, the price was very reasonable and competitive, and they were able to fit me in that same afternoon to complete the job! Everything was completed professionally and efficiently. Would definitely recommend!
Laura ChampionTree pruning, removal and stump grinding · Google review
Redback have now completed the removal of some unwanted overgrown trees in both the front and backyards of our residential home and we cannot fault them. They are efficient, well priced and leave the site completely spotless. Highly recommend them for removal of any unwanted or overgrown trees on your property
RyanTree removal · Google review
Good communication and friendly staff. I'd definitely use them again. They removed a tree and pruned 3 other tall trees for me, and when one of their chainsaws leaked oil onto my pavers they, without question, arranged for another contractor to come out and clean the pavers before issuing the final invoice. Good service.
Glenn BTree removal and pruning · Google review
Very professional. Punctual and communication was great! The tree removal team, and stump grinding operator were both great to deal with. Very friendly and super efficient! Anniek in the office was lovely to deal with too! Great job, thank you.
Jay LeeTree removal and stump grinding · Google review
- Requested quote Tuesday morning
- Quoted Tuesday Morning
- Works completed Tuesday afternoon
Clean, professional, quick.
LawrenceStump grinding · Google review

Recent work across Melbourne

Photos from real Redback jobs across Melbourne.

Meet the arborists

Every job is led by a qualified arborist. These are some of the people who will turn up at your place.

The Redback Tree Services team at the depot

Nathan Hawes

Lead consulting arborist, Level 3

Writes our arborist reports for council permits and VCAT, carries out tree risk assessments and oversees complex jobs. More than ten years in residential, commercial and council arboriculture.

Brayden Matthews

Tree removal specialist

Focuses on difficult removals: tight back gardens, narrow side passages and trees that have to come down piece by piece over buildings.

Wylie Taylor

Stump grinding specialist, 30+ years

Has ground stumps of every species and size across Melbourne for more than three decades, from narrow-gate jobs to big gum stumps.

Ben Jackman

Arborist, Certificate V

Specialises in pruning large established trees, technical climbing in confined spaces and ongoing hedge maintenance programs.

Tom Massey

Arborist, Level 3

Strong on technical pruning and structure, confined-space removals and hedge trimming programs.

Jason Ball

Arborist, Level 2, 25+ years

A generalist with more than 25 years across all tree services, confined-space stump work and complex removals.

Questions people ask before booking

Can't see your question? Call us or send a message and an arborist will get back to you.

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Are your arborists qualified?
Yes. Every job is led by an AQF qualified arborist, and our consulting arborist holds a Level 3 qualification for reports and risk assessments. We prune to Australian Standard AS 4373.
Do I need a council permit to remove a tree?
Often, yes, for larger trees. Each Melbourne council sets its own rules through local laws and planning overlays. We check your address at the free quote and prepare an arborist report if needed. Read our permit guide.
How much does tree removal cost in Melbourne?
Tree removal starts from $500 for a small tree with easy access, and from $1,800 for large trees over buildings. See the full price guide.
Are you insured?
Yes. We carry $20 million public liability insurance and can send the certificate before work starts.
Which areas do you cover?
All of metropolitan Melbourne from three branches: Dingley Village for the south-east and peninsula, Ormond for Bayside and the inner south, and Greensborough for the north-east. See every suburb.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency tree removal?
Yes. Call 03 9988 9175 any time for fallen trees, storm damage or hanging limbs.

Tree problem? Get a straight answer.

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