Tree Removal & Stump Grinding in Tullamarine
DTS Tree & Stump Removal is a trusted local arborist working across Tullamarine and surrounding Melbourne suburbs. From single backyard trees to large, dangerous removals — we've got Tullamarine covered.
Local Arborists Serving Tullamarine
Tullamarine sits between the airport and the industrial belt, and the tree work reflects that — older residential streets with mature gums and cypress alongside commercial sites that need clearance pruning and full site clearing.
We do a lot of boundary and powerline clearance work in Tullamarine, plus removals for shed and driveway extensions on the larger older blocks.
Every job in Tullamarine is fully insured ($20M public liability), planned with your property in mind, and quoted honestly with no hidden extras. If a tree is storm-damaged, dead or leaning over a house, fence or power line — call us first.
Services available in Tullamarine
Tree removal permits in Tullamarine — Hume City Council
Hume City Council requires a planning permit to remove native vegetation in an ESO and manages street trees under its local law. Commercial and industrial sites in Tullamarine often carry landscaping conditions on the original permit — check before clearing.
Planning controls for Tullamarine sit under the Hume Planning Scheme. You can confirm exactly what applies to your address with a free Planning Property Report from the Victorian Government, or we can check it for you when we quote.
Planning overlays you may strike in Tullamarine
Wide coverage in Tullamarine due to Melbourne Airport noise contours.
Applies along the Moonee Ponds Creek corridor and remnant grassland areas.
Airport obstacle-limitation and industrial interface controls.
Overlay coverage varies street by street and is indicative only — always confirm against the current planning scheme for your property before removal.
Our tree removal process in Tullamarine
- 1. Free on-site assessment
We inspect the tree, the target zone and the access on your Tullamarine property, and give you a fixed written price.
- 2. Planning and overlay check
We check the Hume Planning Scheme controls for your address and tell you straight away if Hume City Council approval is likely to be needed.
- 3. Permit application (if required)
If a permit is needed we help prepare the application, including an arborist report and photos supporting the removal.
- 4. Site setup and safety
Drop zones, ground protection, traffic management if needed, and notification to neighbours where we're working over a shared boundary.
- 5. Removal or dismantle
Generally excellent truck and chipper access, including for commercial land clearing jobs.
- 6. Stump grinding and clean-up
Stumps ground 200–300mm below grade (deeper for slabs or replanting), all timber chipped and removed, and the site raked clean.
Arborist reports for Hume City Council
If Hume City Council requires a planning permit to remove your tree, they'll almost always want a report from a qualified arborist. We can prepare that report for you — covering species identification, health and structural condition, useful life expectancy, the risk the tree presents, and whether pruning is a reasonable alternative to removal.
We also prepare tree protection and pre-construction reports for Tullamarine developments, and hazard assessments for insurance claims after storm damage.
Common trees we work on in Tullamarine
Sugar gum, river red gum, Monterey pine, cypress, peppercorn, olive.
Why Tullamarine homeowners choose DTS
- ✓Fully insured — $20M public liability cover
- ✓Large tree specialists — gums, pines, cypress and palms
- ✓Tight-access removals with sectional rigging and narrow-access gear
- ✓Full clean-up, chipping and green-waste removal
- ✓Free on-site quotes — no obligation, usually same day
- ✓Local crew servicing Tullamarine weekly
- ✓24/7 emergency call-outs for storm damage
Tree removal prices in Tullamarine
Indicative ranges for Tullamarine jobs with reasonable access and full green-waste removal included. Difficult access, powerlines or crane work push a job toward the top of its range — we give you a fixed price on site.
| Job | Typical cost | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree (up to 5m) | $450 – $900 | Ornamental pear, fruit tree, small wattle |
| Medium tree (5–10m) | $900 – $2,000 | Silver birch, melaleuca, established conifer |
| Large tree (10–20m) | $2,000 – $4,500 | Mature gum, cypress, liquidambar |
| Very large / crane work (20m+) | $4,500 – $10,000+ | Large eucalypt over a house or pool |
| Stump grinding | $100 – $600 | Priced by stump diameter, cheaper booked with the removal |
Tullamarine tree removal FAQs
It depends on the planning overlays on your title and whether the tree is native or on the nature strip. Hume City Council controls removal through the planning scheme and its local law. We check the controls for your address free of charge when we quote.
Most Tullamarine removals fall between $450 and $6,500. Small trees under 5m are typically $450–$900, medium trees $900–$2,000 and large trees over 10m $2,000–$4,500. Access, proximity to buildings and whether a crane is needed are the biggest price drivers.
We service Tullamarine weekly and can usually quote within 24–48 hours. Storm damage and dangerous trees are prioritised, with 24/7 emergency call-outs available.
Yes. We grind stumps 200–300mm below grade — deeper if you're laying a slab or replanting — and remove or leave the mulch, whichever you prefer. Booking it with the removal is cheaper than a separate visit.
Yes — DTS carries $20 million public liability insurance on every job. Our current Certificate of Currency is available on request or from our insurance page.
Serving Tullamarine from our Kealba base
Our yard and equipment are based at 16a Driscolls Rd, Kealba VIC 3021, so our crews reach Tullamarine quickly — including same-day emergency call-outs after storms. Find us on Google Maps.