📍 Highett, VIC 3190

Tree Removal in Highett
Qualified Arborists, Done Right

Tree removal, pruning, stump grinding and 24/7 emergency tree services across Highett — from Redback Tree Services, Bayside's trusted local arborists for over 15 years.

✅ Qualified Arborists
🛡️ Fully Insured
⭐ 4.9 Google Rating
🏆 15+ Years Experience
🚨 24/7 Emergency
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Tree Removal in Highett — Local Arborists

Highett has grown a lot over the past decade — original post-war homes on generous blocks sitting alongside newer townhouse developments on subdivided land. It's a mix that throws up interesting tree situations. Established eucalypts and ornamentals from the original gardens often straddle the boundaries of new builds, or loom over fences that weren't there when the tree was planted.

Redback Tree Services handles the full range of residential tree work across Highett — routine pruning, complex removals near structures, stump grinding and 24/7 emergency response. Our arborists carry compact machinery suited to tighter Highett access and know Bayside City Council's permit requirements well.

Renovating and need trees cleared? Tree too close to your home? Storm damage? We're ready to help.

  • Bayside City Council permit advice and significant tree guidance
  • Powerline clearance safely coordinated
  • All species handled — eucalypts, pittosporums, palms, pines and more
  • Compact machinery for tight-access Highett blocks
  • Free written quotes — no obligation, no pushy sales
Qualified arborist performing tree removal in Highett VIC

Our Tree Removal & Tree Services in Highett

From routine maintenance to urgent removals, we cover the full range of professional tree care for Highett properties.

Tree removal Highett qualified arborists
Tree Removal

Tree Removal Highett

Dead, hazardous or unwanted trees removed from Highett properties with controlled rigging and specialist equipment. We handle removals near fences, buildings and boundaries without shortcuts.

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Pruning & Cutting

Tree Pruning & Cutting Highett

Crown thinning, reduction, deadwooding and structural pruning. Good pruning extends tree life, reduces storm risk and keeps safe clearances from structures. All work follows Australian Standards.

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Stump Grinding

Stump Removal & Grinding Highett

Old stumps attract pests and block replanting. Our grinders take them below ground level for a clean, level finish — ready for lawn, garden beds or paving.

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Emergency

Emergency Tree Removal Highett

24/7 emergency tree removal across Highett. Storm damage, fallen branches, hazardous trees — we respond fast, remove safely and assist with insurance documentation.

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Arborist Services

Arborist Highett

Written arborist reports for Bayside City Council permit applications, pre-purchase inspections, development projects and insurance claims — clear and thorough, from qualified Highett arborists.

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Council Permits

Council Permit Advice

Bayside City Council regulates significant tree removal in Highett. We check permit requirements before work starts, advise on the process and prepare supporting documentation where needed.

🚨 24/7 Emergency Tree Removal — Highett

Storm damage? Fallen tree? Hazardous limb threatening your home? Don't wait. Call us now.

📞 (03) 9525 7667 — Available 24/7

Why Highett Residents Choose Redback

15 years. Hundreds of Highett jobs. A reputation built on quality work and honest advice.

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Qualified Arborists Only

Every arborist holds current AQF qualifications. No unqualified subcontractors. You get professional advice and skilled tree removal on every job.

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Fully Insured, Every Job

Comprehensive public liability insurance on all work in Highett. We provide proof before starting — always ask any arborist company for this.

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Honest Advice & Clear Quotes

Sometimes the right answer is "that tree's fine." We tell you what we genuinely think — which might mean saving you the cost of a removal. Free written quotes, no hidden costs.

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Local Expertise

Highett's mix of post-war homes and newer infill means we regularly deal with mature trees on smaller blocks with limited access. We know Bayside's permit requirements and carry compact equipment for tight residential spaces.

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Reliable & On Time

We start when we say we will, work efficiently and leave with a full site cleanup. No mess, no excuses.

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Clean Site Guaranteed

All green waste chipped and removed. Wood chips left as free mulch on request. Your property looks better after we've been.

What Highett Customers Say

Real reviews from local residents — no edits, no spin.

★★★★★

"Had a large gum removed from next to our fence. The crew were very careful, no damage at all to the fence or garden. Clean site at the end. Very happy."

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Alison M.
Highett · Google Review
★★★★★

"Tree pruning on a mature pittosporum. Arborist knew what needed to come off and why. Result was great and the price was fair."

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Gary P.
Highett · Google Review
★★★★★

"Emergency call on a Saturday night after a branch came down on our deck. Quick response, removed safely and very professional. Can't ask for more than that."

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Fiona T.
Highett · Google Review
★★★★★

"Three stumps ground down ahead of a renovation. Fast, no fuss and the team were easy to deal with. Recommended by our neighbour and I'll recommend them too."

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Brendan K.
Highett · Google Review
★★★★★

"Honest and straight-talking arborist. Told us which trees to keep and which needed work. Good value and professional crew."

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Narelle S.
Highett · Google Review
★★★★★

"Full tree removal and stump grinding in one visit. Very efficient and the site was spotless. Will use Redback again."

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Steve O.
Highett · Google Review

Common Questions — Tree Removal Highett

Straight answers to the questions Highett residents ask us most.

Highett is in the Bayside City Council area, which protects significant trees over certain size thresholds. Our arborists can measure your tree and advise whether a permit is needed before you proceed with any removal.

Our arborists are trained to identify and work safely around powerlines. For pruning or removal work very close to lines, we coordinate with the relevant authority as required by safety regulations.

Yes. Redback Tree Services holds comprehensive public liability insurance and all arborists carry current AQF qualifications. You can request proof of insurance before any work begins.

Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency tree removal across Highett and surrounding Bayside suburbs. Call (03) 9525 7667 any time for emergency response.

Cost depends on the tree's size, species, access and complexity. Small removals from around $400–$600; large or difficult trees can be $1,500–$3,000+. We provide free on-site quotes with no obligation.

Everything is chipped and removed from site at no extra cost. If you'd like wood chips left as garden mulch, just say so. We leave every Highett property neat and tidy before we go.

Highett-specific knowledge

We Know Highett's Trees & Council Rules

Most of Highett falls within Bayside City Council, which applies the Bayside Planning Scheme across the suburb. It's seen a lot of knock-down rebuilds over the past decade, and older trees on those blocks often get caught up in development plans. Council's permit requirements apply regardless of what you're planning to build.

Highett has a mix of older established gardens and newer, more compact blocks. We work here regularly and know the kind of trees that have been growing on these streets for 40 or 50 years — large Eucalyptus, mature Liquid Amber, and established conifers that need proper rigging and removal technique, not just a chainsaw.

Common trees we work on in Highett:

Eucalyptus (Gum)
Liquid Amber
Leyland Cypress
Agonis Flexuosa
Ornamental Pear
Brush Box
Coast Banksia
Lilly Pilly
Grevillea
Phoenix Palm
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Bayside Council Tree Permits

Highett falls under the Bayside Planning Scheme. Most significant trees need a permit before any removal or pruning work begins. We handle applications on your behalf.

HeightTrees over 5 metres generally require a Bayside planning permit.
GirthTrunk circumference over 50cm at 1.4m from ground is protected under the scheme.
HeritageBayside's Significant Tree Register adds extra protections for listed species on private land.
ExemptionsDead trees, imminent hazards, and certain exotic species may not need a permit — we'll advise.

We prepare and lodge Bayside Council permit applications and write the supporting arborist reports on your behalf.

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The people doing the work

Our Qualified Arborists

Every job is led by a qualified arborist — not a labourer handed a chainsaw. Our team covers the full range of tree work, from technical pruning in tight residential gardens to large-scale removals and confined-space stump grinding. Here's who you're actually getting when you book with Redback.

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Nathan Hawes
Level 3 Certified Arborist — Lead Consultant
ConsultingArborist ReportsAll Tree ServicesRisk Assessment

Nathan is our lead consulting arborist with over 10 years of hands-on arboricultural experience across residential, commercial, and council work. Certified at Level 3 — the highest field qualification in the industry — he writes arborist reports for council permit applications, provides expert tree risk assessments, and oversees complex jobs across our service area. If you need a report that council will actually accept, Nathan writes it.

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Brayden Matthews
Tree Removal Specialist
Tree RemovalConfined Space RemovalRigging & Dismantling

Brayden's focus is tree removal — specifically the kind others find difficult. Confined-space removals in tight back gardens, narrow side passages, or sites with limited equipment access are his specialty. Experienced in rigging and controlled dismantling techniques that let you take down a large tree piece by piece without damaging structures around it. The job you were told couldn't be done easily? Brayden probably can.

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Wylie Taylor
Stump Grinding Specialist — 30+ Years Experience
Stump GrindingStump RemovalAll Stump Types

Wylie has spent over 30 years grinding stumps. That's not a job title — that's a level of experience you don't find anywhere else. He's worked every stump type, every access situation, and every species across Melbourne and its surrounds. When you need a stump ground cleanly with minimal disruption to the surrounding garden or paving, Wylie gets it done.

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Ben Jackman
Certificate V Arborist
Large Tree PruningTechnical ClimbingHedge Maintenance

Ben holds a Certificate V in Arboriculture — one step above the standard trade qualification — and it shows in the work. He specialises in pruning large, established trees where technique and structural understanding matter, technical climb-and-cut work in confined spaces, and hedge trimming and maintenance programs for residential and commercial clients. If you've got a big tree that needs careful hands, Ben's the one on the rope.

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Tom Massey
Level 3 Qualified Arborist
Technical PruningConfined Space RemovalHedge Trimming

Tom is a Level 3 qualified arborist with a particular strength in technical pruning — getting structure and form right, not just cutting branches off. He handles confined-space tree removals where access is limited and precision matters, and takes on hedge trimming programs across our residential client base. The kind of arborist who thinks before he cuts.

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Jason Ball
Level 2 Arborist — 25+ Years Experience
All Tree ServicesConfined Space StumpsComplex Removals

Jason has been doing this work for over 25 years. That kind of experience doesn't come from a classroom — it comes from working through every difficult scenario you can imagine, on every type of property. He's across all aspects of tree work and is one of our go-to people for confined-space stump removal where access is tight. When something's tricky, Jason's usually who we call.

Contact Redback Tree Services — Highett

Ready for a free quote or want to book an arborist? Here's how to reach us.

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