Tree pruning in the RedlandsCut back to size, still looking like a tree.
Tree pruning in the Redlands means getting branches off the roof, thinning a heavy crown and taking out dead wood without ruining the tree. Our qualified arborists climb or use the elevated work platform to reach the right branch, cut it back properly and clear every cutting away.
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What we prune
Most people say lopping. The job is usually one of these.
Every job starts with a free look at the tree and what it’s growing over. Then you get a clear price for the work.
- Crown reduction: an overgrown canopy brought back to suitable side branches, so the tree is smaller but keeps its shape
- Deadwooding: dead branches taken out before they come down on their own
- Clearance: branches lifted off the roof, back from the gutters and fence, and away from lines
- Thinning and shaping: some inner branches taken out so the tree is lighter and more open
- Every cutting chipped and taken away, unless you’d like to keep the mulch
Which job is yours?
Tell us the problem. We’ll pick the cut.
You don’t need to know the right word for it. Describe what the tree is doing, and we’ll tell you at the quote what it needs.
If a tree is in the wrong spot for good, we’ll say so, and talk about tree removal instead. One customer wrote that Andrew recommended a different approach so they could keep a beautiful tree in their rear yard.
- Over the roof
- Branches taken back to a sound point, so leaves, sticks and limbs stay off the roof and out of the gutters.
- Dead wood
- Dead branches out, and a look at whether the rest of the tree is still in good shape.
- Too big
- A crown reduction makes the canopy smaller while the tree keeps its natural shape.
- Heavy and lopsided
- Thinning and shaping, so the tree is lighter and better balanced.
- Near power lines
- Never trim near a power line yourself. Call Energex or a qualified arborist, which includes us.
What customers say
Trimmed, tidied and left clean.
Google reviews, in their own words.
“I have used Andrew and his team for various tree jobs over the years from pruning large gum branches to removing palm trees.”
“Andrew and his team did a really nice job on my two large gum trees tidying them up and leaving the site nice and clean”
“He offers an excellent tree lopping service and always leaves the properties in excellent shape after the job is completed.”
Before you book
Council, cost and fruit trees.
Some trees need council approval before they’re pruned, depending on the tree and where it is. If yours does, we’ll tell you at the quote and can handle the approval for you. Our guide to Redland City Council tree rules explains the basics.
The price depends on how big the tree is, how much comes off, how easy it is to reach and what’s underneath it. Our tree removal cost guide walks through what changes the price of tree work, and every quote is free.
Fruit trees run to their own calendar. See when to prune in our seasonal guide to pruning fruit trees in Brisbane.
Pensioner? Ask about our pensioner discount when you book your quote.
Cabling and bracing
A tree worth keeping, with a little support.
Some trees have a weak fork, a split starting between two trunks, or a heavy limb you’d rather not lose. Instead of taking the tree down, cabling and bracing adds support: a flexible cable or a rigid brace fitted between the stems or limbs, so they’re less likely to pull apart in a storm.
- A look at the tree first, to see whether support will help or whether the tree is better pruned or removed
- Often done together with pruning, to take weight off the limbs being supported
- Supports need checking from time to time as the tree grows
Ask about cabling and bracing when you book your free quote.
What’s the difference between lopping and pruning?
“Lopping” is the everyday word for cutting a tree back. Pruning is choosing which branches come off and cutting them at the right point, so the tree stays healthy and keeps its shape. Our guide to lopping versus pruning explains it in full.
Can you take branches off my roof and gutters?
Yes. Branches over the roof and into the gutters are a standard job. We cut them back to a sound point and clear every cutting away.
Do you do cabling and bracing?
Yes. A cable or brace between stems or limbs can help keep a tree with a weak fork or a heavy limb. We’ll tell you at the quote whether it suits your tree. See cabling and bracing.
What about branches near power lines?
Never trim near power lines yourself. Energex trims trees around its own powerlines in the street, normally free of charge. If a tree is close to or brushing the line to your house, call Energex or a qualified arborist. You can call us on 0431 732 028.
Do I need council approval to prune?
Sometimes, depending on the tree and the property. Redland City Council treats routine upkeep such as removing deadwood as normal tree management, ideally done by a qualified arborist, but other work on a protected tree needs approval. We’ll tell you what applies at the quote and can handle the approval. See our council rules guide.
Can I prune the tree on the footpath outside my house?
No. Trees on footpaths and council land belong to Council, so don’t prune or cut them. Contact Council on (07) 3829 8999.
Can you prune my fruit trees?
Yes, we work on all trees, palms and shrubs. Fruit trees have their own times of year to prune, so have a look at our seasonal guide first.
Related
You might also need.
Tree pruning and trimming across the Redlands: Thornlands, Redland Bay, Victoria Point, Cleveland, Capalaba, Alexandra Hills, Wellington Point, Birkdale and nearby areas.
Sources
- Redland City Council, Trees on private property (routine tree maintenance; when approval is needed).
- Redland City Council, Council trees (trees on footpaths and council land; (07) 3829 8999).
- Energex, Trees and powerlines (Energex trims around its street powerlines; never trim near powerlines yourself).
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Got a tree problem? Let’s make it no problem.
Tell us about the tree and we’ll come and take a look. Prefer to talk? Call or text Andrew, 7 days.
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- Green waste taken away
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