Tree removal, pruning, stump grinding and 24/7 emergency tree services across Murrumbeena — from Redback Tree Services, Glen Eira's trusted local arborists for over 15 years.
Murrumbeena is a tightly packed, character-filled pocket of Glen Eira — Californian bungalows and Federation homes on modest blocks, with London Plane street trees and backyard gums that have often been there longer than the houses. Unlike some neighbouring councils, Glen Eira doesn't run a blanket tree-removal law, but that doesn't mean anything goes: specific overlays protect some of Murrumbeena's most significant vegetation.
Redback Tree Services has worked across Murrumbeena and the Glen Eira municipality for over 15 years. We handle tree removal, pruning, stump grinding and emergency response for residential and commercial properties throughout the suburb. Our arborists know exactly where Murrumbeena's Significant Landscape Overlay and Vegetation Protection Overlay apply, and what Glen Eira's canopy tree local law requires everywhere else.
Renovating a narrow block? Got an old gum leaning over the back fence? Copped storm damage overnight? We can help — fast, cleanly, and with the right permit check done first.
From routine pruning to full removals on narrow character blocks — handled properly, by qualified arborists.
Dead, structurally unsound or unwanted trees removed safely from Murrumbeena's tightly built residential streets. We use controlled rigging and lowering systems for work near fences and neighbouring homes — no shortcuts.
Crown reduction, deadwooding, storm-proofing and structural pruning. Particularly important for Murrumbeena's mature gums and London Plane trees close to houses and shared fence lines. All work to Australian Standards.
Old stumps harbour termites, white ants and fungal disease. We grind stumps below ground level for a clean result — ready for lawn, garden or paving. Compact machinery available for narrow side access.
Storm damage and fallen branches don't wait for business hours. We respond 24/7 across Murrumbeena — make it safe, clean up and assist with insurance documentation.
Written arborist reports for Glen Eira Council permit applications, pre-purchase inspections, development proposals and insurance purposes. Clear, factual reporting from qualified arborists.
Glen Eira's Canopy Tree Protection Local Law and its overlays apply differently across Murrumbeena. We check what's required before any work starts and prepare supporting documentation — so there are no fines or surprises.
15 years of Glen Eira tree work. A reputation built on honest advice and clean results.
Every arborist on our crew holds current AQF qualifications. No unlicensed subcontractors. Murrumbeena's narrow blocks and close-set trees need people who know what they're doing.
Comprehensive public liability insurance on every Murrumbeena job. We'll show you proof before we start. If an arborist can't provide this, walk away.
Sometimes the right advice is "leave it alone." We tell Murrumbeena clients the truth about their trees — what needs doing, what can wait, and what doesn't need doing at all. Free written quotes.
Murrumbeena is one of the few pockets of Glen Eira with a Significant Landscape Overlay and a Vegetation Protection Overlay in play. We know exactly where these apply and what they mean for your job.
No vague windows. We arrive on time, work efficiently and don't leave until the site is clean. Whether it's a single stump or a full canopy removal, every Murrumbeena job gets the same care.
All green waste chipped and removed. Wood chips left on request as free garden mulch. Your property looks better when we leave than when we arrived.
After a tree comes down, the stump is often the forgotten problem. Left in place, stumps become a trip hazard, an invitation for termites and white ants, and a breeding ground for fungal disease. On Murrumbeena's narrow blocks, an old stump close to a shared fence line or driveway can be more of a nuisance than the tree itself was.
Our stump grinding service removes stumps completely below ground level, leaving a clean result that's ready for lawn, garden beds, paving or new planting. We carry compact grinders that fit through standard side gates — including machines capable of working in tight back gardens with no direct vehicle access.
Murrumbeena's mix of London Plane street trees, backyard gums and ornamental exotics all have different pruning requirements. On narrow blocks, incorrect pruning close to a neighbouring property can cause more problems than it solves — both for tree health and for neighbourly relations.
Our arborists carry out crown reduction, crown lifting, deadwooding, and structural pruning — all to Australian Standards AS 4373. Whether you're clearing clearance over a garage, managing an overhanging boundary tree, or reducing wind load ahead of storm season, we'll advise on the right approach and do the work properly.
Storm damage, fallen limb across your driveway, hazardous tree threatening your home? Don't wait. We respond across Murrumbeena and the Glen Eira municipality day and night.
📞 (03) 9525 7667 — Available 24/7Not every tree needs to come down — but some situations can't wait. Here's what to watch for.
Murrumbeena's mature backyard gums and street trees take a hit during summer storms. A limb that's come down or a tree that's leaning near a boundary fence needs immediate professional assessment — not tomorrow.
On Murrumbeena's narrow blocks, a large tree's canopy often sits directly over a roofline or garage. Get it assessed before it becomes a genuine hazard.
A dead tree loses structural integrity fast. In close-set streets like Murrumbeena's, dead wood dropping without warning is a real risk to neighbouring properties as well as your own.
Murrumbeena's older homes often have gum or plane tree roots invading clay sewer lines, cracking paths and lifting narrow driveways. Removal may be the most cost-effective long-term fix.
Planning a rear extension on a narrow block? Tree removal often needs to happen before permits are lodged. We can advise on Glen Eira's overlay requirements and what can and can't be removed.
Wood decay fungi are common in Murrumbeena's older tree stock, particularly near Kitmont Street Reserve and Boyd Park. An infected tree rarely recovers. An arborist assessment will tell you where you stand.
Murrumbeena's narrow blocks, character homes and pocketed overlays create specific tree challenges. These are the ones we see most often.
Mature eucalypts on Murrumbeena's narrow blocks frequently overhang shared fence lines. Crown reduction and careful boundary pruning manages the risk without damaging the tree.
Council-planted London Planes along Murrumbeena's streets have extensive root systems that can lift adjoining driveways and paths. We assess whether pruning or partial root management resolves the issue.
A rear extension proposal can be complicated by a significant tree near the boundary of Murrumbeena's Vegetation Protection Overlay areas around Kitmont Street Reserve and Boyd Park. We provide early arborist advice before designs are finalised.
Fast-growing weed species establish quickly in Murrumbeena's older gardens. Better dealt with early, before they reach significant size and complicate future works.
Murrumbeena's clay soils and mature street trees can lift narrow driveways and crack retaining walls over time. Stump grinding with targeted root removal addresses the problem.
Summer storms regularly bring down large limbs from Murrumbeena's mature garden trees. After major weather events, we assess for hidden structural damage that isn't visible until a tree fails.
What you'll actually pay depends on the tree, not a flat rate. Here's what affects the price.
Tree removal pricing in Murrumbeena varies considerably based on the size and species of the tree, how close it is to structures, access to the site, whether a stump grind is included, and how complex the job is technically. A small ornamental in an open front yard is straightforward. A large gum overhanging a neighbouring roof on a narrow block is not.
The table below gives indicative price ranges for typical Murrumbeena jobs. The only accurate quote is one based on an on-site inspection — which we provide free, with no obligation, anywhere in Murrumbeena.
Murrumbeena falls under the City of Glen Eira, which — unlike many neighbouring councils — has no blanket tree removal law. Instead, protection comes from Glen Eira's Canopy Tree Protection Local Law, plus two site-specific overlays that both happen to sit in Murrumbeena: the Significant Landscape Overlay at Omama Road, and the Vegetation Protection Overlay covering Kitmont Street Reserve and the southern end of Boyd Park.
Our arborists work Murrumbeena streets regularly — from the Murrumbeena Village shops through to the residential streets bordering Boyd Park. Glen Eira's Local Law also requires a permit for any "canopy tree" over 5 metres tall with a trunk circumference over 0.5 metres, located on residential land within 6 metres of the street frontage. That distinction matters on almost every quote we give here.
Common trees we work on in Murrumbeena:
Glen Eira has no general tree law across the whole municipality — but a permit is required under the Canopy Tree Protection Local Law, or within Murrumbeena's specific overlays. We handle applications on your behalf.
We check Glen Eira's overlay maps for your address, prepare Local Law and planning permit applications, and write supporting arborist reports on your behalf.
Get permit advice →Simple, transparent, and no surprises — from your first call to a clean site.
We visit the property, assess the tree and your access, and provide a written quote — no obligation, no sales pressure.
We confirm whether Glen Eira's Local Law or an overlay applies to your tree, and handle the application if needed. No nasty surprises after the fact.
We book a time that suits you. You'll know exactly when we're arriving — no vague half-day windows.
Qualified arborists carry out the work using appropriate rigging, machinery and safety protocols. No cowboys, no shortcuts.
All green waste chipped and removed. Stump ground if quoted. Site left clean and ready — better than we found it.
Straight answers to the questions Murrumbeena residents ask us most.
It depends on the tree and where it sits. Glen Eira's Canopy Tree Protection Local Law requires a permit for trees over 5 metres tall with a trunk circumference over 0.5 metres, located within 6 metres of the street frontage. Murrumbeena also contains two specific overlays — a Significant Landscape Overlay at Omama Road, and a Vegetation Protection Overlay around Kitmont Street Reserve and Boyd Park — where extra rules apply. We check your specific address before any work starts.
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 — and we encourage you to ask any arborist this question before booking.
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency tree removal across Murrumbeena and the wider Glen Eira municipality. Call (03) 9525 7667 any time — day or night — for emergency response.
Cost depends on the tree — size, species, location, access and complexity all affect the price. Small removals typically start from around $350–$600; large trees or complex jobs on narrow blocks can run to $2,500–$5,000+. The only accurate way to price your job is a free on-site assessment, which we provide at no cost and with no obligation anywhere in Murrumbeena.
Under Victorian law you're generally entitled to prune branches or roots that cross your boundary line, provided you don't kill or seriously damage the tree, and you don't need your neighbour's permission — though we always recommend discussing it with them first. If council permits apply to the tree itself, those still need to be sorted before any significant work.
Yes — full site cleanup is included on every job. All green waste is chipped and removed. Wood chips can be left as free mulch on request. We leave your Murrumbeena property looking better than when we arrived.
Yes. Our lead arborist Nathan Hawes writes arborist reports specifically for Glen Eira City Council Local Law and planning permit applications, including assessments for properties within Murrumbeena's overlay areas. Reports are prepared in the format Council requires.
Ready for a free quote or want to book an arborist? Here's how to reach us.
Call us for a free quote. Qualified arborists, fully insured, fast response across Murrumbeena and the Glen Eira municipality.
📞 (03) 9525 7667 — Call NowEvery 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matthew manages the day-to-day operations of our arborist crew and is hands-on alongside the team. Cert III qualified and across the full range of tree work — removal, pruning, hedge trimming, and stump grinding including confined-space jobs where standard equipment can't get in. If you're dealing with a stump in a tight backyard with no access, Matthew's done it before.
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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