Tree Removal and Tree Stump Grinding

The Tree Company has many years of experience in the removal of trees that are in decline, dead, dangerous, untreatable, unwanted or those that have simply reached the end of their useful life. We remove trees in a range of situations, from large-scale block clearing through to technical, high risk take-downs in locations with limited access, such as many suburban gardens. We have the expertise and equipment to complete any size tree and stump removal quickly, safely and economically, ensuring extra care is taken around gardens.

Your garden is left clean and tidy, and free mulch is provided upon request.

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Tree Pruning, Maintenance and Preservation

The Tree Company offers complete tree care management services. If you are concerned that an established tree might be unsafe, diseased, or in any way not in optimum condition, we will provide a free assessment and advise you on any pruning or other management works that would restore your tree to full health and safety. As with all our work, we take a holistic approach to the situation, assessing the total environment, not just the individual trees to be treated. We use state-of-the-art arboricultural practice to encourage and support the natural processes that promote healthy growth and ensure the long-term survival of your trees.

We offer free annual tree inspections to all our regular clients.

Pruning for safety is an important task and includes: weight-reducing heavy over-extended lateral branches, removal of deadwood, branch stubs, cracked or crossing branches, canopy reductions and dynamic and static bracing. (see Safety bracing and cabling. link)

Pruning for reasons such as garden aesthetics, sunlight enhancement or property boundary issues requires finesse and a good eye. Our arborists aim to achieve a balance between maintaining a tree's form and beauty and ensuring it does not impact negatively on any other elements in its immediate environment. Such pruning work involves canopy reductions, reshaping, formative thinning, up-lifting of low branches and target pruning branch stubs.

All our tree pruning work is carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS4373-1996, Pruning of Amenity Trees.

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Safety Bracing and Cabling

In instances of unbalanced tree growth or structural defect, The Tree Company employs the techniques of cabling and bracing. These tree support systems are used to provide supplemental support to leaders and individual branches that pose a high risk of failure.

Cables are typically installed across a weak crotch to restrict the distance that branches can move in relation to each other. Similarly, braces are used to reduce the risk of two or more leaders spreading farther apart or moving sideways in relation to each other.

The use of these techniques to support potentially hazardous limbs greatly reduces the risk of snap outs, thus minimising the risk of damage to property and to the tree itself.

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Tree Root Control

Invasive root systems from larger, more established trees or trees that have been inappropriately located, can result in damage to existing structures, footpaths, patios, pools etc.

It is not always necessary to remove these problem trees. The Tree Company can attend to the problem of tree root damage through root barrier installation.

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Storm/Fire Damage and Emergency Services

Severe storms and other unexpected events call for rapid response, priority tree care. In these instances a call to The Tree Company will ensure the fastest possible assessment and, where necessary, removal of dangerous or storm damaged trees and/or limbs to eliminate potential risk to people and property.

The Tree Company has extensive experience in storm damage rectification work for Melbourne city councils, schools and parks, as well as residential clients, and has a well developed methodology enabling a rapid response to emergency situations.

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Contract Services

The Tree Company provides a range of contract services to commercial and community clients, such as Parks & Gardens, Local Councils, Schools, Golf Clubs and Bodies Corporate by providing regular safety audits and ongoing maintenance in a variety of settings. In addition we assist architects, property developers and landscapers in tree removal and tree relocation and tree replanting projects.

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Tree Planting, Transplanting and Selection

As the appreciation of the aesthetic and financial value of our trees in the urban environment increases, transplanting (even of mature trees) and relocations are becoming more common.

The Tree Company assists private and commercial property owners to maintain the benefits derived from their trees by transplanting any size tree or shrub from inappropriate areas or areas earmarked for development to more suitable locations.

We work closely with a number of Melbourne tree wholesalers and nurserymen to keep abreast of favourite and newly developed tree species and their availability so that we can provide our clients with advice on species selection relevant to particular locations and conditions.

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Professional Reports and Consultations

Managing trees in the urban environment is a complex task. The Tree Company is active in helping householders to interpret council guidelines and regulations concerning tree management. This often includes advice on permit applications for clients planning renovations or extensions to their property. The Tree Company has good working relationships with a number of local councils and has participated in the development of standardised guidelines for reporting, tree preservation and treatment in two eastern Melbourne municipalities.

Our professionally trained and experienced consultants regularly provide tailored Arboricultural Reports to assist residential clients (for example, as part of an application to council for tree removal), local councils, schools, architects and developers, for purposes as diverse as planning and construction, valuation, risk-assessment, property damage and insurance issues. In addition to providing detailed assessments of individual trees, reports include, where appropriate, specific information on how to protect and preserve trees during construction projects.

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Pest and Disease Control

Melbourne's trees are prey to a number of well known pests and diseases, such as Elm Leaf Beetle and Aphids, Leaf Lurp and Oak Leaf Miner, which if left untreated can lead to stress and decline.

The Tree Company can identify pests and diseases affecting your trees and provide appropriate treatment. We keep up-to-date with tree and soil healthcare treatments to ensure we use the safest, most effective and environmentally friendly products available.

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