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Recent Arborist reviews

Professional polite team in uniforms, full equipment and large bags for carting rubbish away. Got through a lot of work in the time frame and the place looks great. Thank you!

Qualified arborist to clear branches near house

$250

An absolute dude. Professional and went above and beyond - thanks again Tee 🤙

Tree cutting + disposal - Arborist / Tree surgeon

$220

Nice guy did a great job cutting down trees in my backyard

Arborist - 3 x tree removal

$200

Very Friendly, turned up on time, pleasure to work with, will use again when required

Arborist , Tree Removal

$50

Great job Vitor

Laboring Scarborough

$60

Fantastic hard worker, would recommend Thank you 😊

Arborist Tree 10 meters

$1,000

What's the average cost of an arborist

$209 - $600

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$209

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$600

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Got some unruly tree branches or concerns about the health of the trees on your property? If trees and vegetation are becoming a problem at your home, maybe it’s time to find an arborist near you for help and advice. Many people think an arborist’s only job is tree removal. But they do so much more than that. An arborist will analyse your trees and their surroundings, considering safety, health, and wellbeing, to help find the best course of action to solve your problem and lend their knowledge in tree maintenance for your development plans. Using specialist tree care services and hiring arborists in your area to maintain the trees on your property can also help your home’s street appeal and improve property values.

The best place to find an arborist near you is on Airtasker. Simply post your needs and we’ll connect you with local arborists around you who will come to your home (or workplace) and provide tailored advice and care for your trees. Whether it's a task on tree care, arborist reports, or tree management, our platform makes it easy to find the right arborist near you.

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Top Arborist related questions

An arborist is a highly experienced and formally trained expert in tree health and vegetation management. Arborists review existing landscaping and gardens to determine whether any pests or diseases are present and whether there are risks to people or property. They also recommend methods for tree maintenance. They can also help proactively plan new gardens and ensure these adhere to development plans and meet community standards. A more specialised form of this trade is consulting arborists who handle more complex jobs related to planning and development, tree evaluations, legal disputes, and tree management plans.

An arborist will usually cost between $200 to $1,000. But this will depend on the size and complexity of the job - whether it’s a simple tree assessment or a comprehensive report. If you need to get a tree removed, expect rates for tree removal to fall within the range of $350 to $4,500. 

An arborist frequently works with property owners who have trees that may be diseased or overrun by pests. They also help find solutions to problems like dead or dying branches that pose a falling risk, and trees that have grown too close to power lines.

An arborist can operate under supervision after completing a Certificate III in Arboriculture. However, any arborist providing specialised advice through arborist reports needs to have studied the Diploma of Aboriculture to meet the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5. Be sure to check if the Tasker has the right qualifications, certifications, and industry experience to carry out the job you need.

An arborist report can take 7 to 10 days to complete due to the comprehensive nature of the report. Your arborist will use aerial and onsite inspections to assess tree health and identification, current and proposed safety concerns, and any factors that may affect potential removal.

An arborist inspects a tree and its surroundings for safety issues or evidence of pests and diseases. They develop solutions that consider future tree growth, as well as personal and property safety. A tree lopper usually considers space or safety issues with individual trees and trims or removes them as required.

Australia does not require a trade licence for arborists. However, for certain types of tasks, you may need to enquire as to what specialist licenses may be required to undertake your task as this can vary. Some areas are strict or have regulations about the types of trees that can be worked on. Please make sure that you confirm that a Tasker has the relevant licence and insurance before accepting an offer.


What do arborist services include?

Arborists are often referred to as tree surgeons because of the intricate nature of their work and their focus on tree health when making recommendations. Using their industry experience, they consider all proposed outcomes and best practices before offering solutions or methods that are suitable for the situation. Whether it's for tree maintenance or management, here are some of the common you can expect when hiring arborists in your area:

Arborist report

An arborist report is usually needed to support council applications and development plans. The report may inform you about the tree species, health, safe useful life expectancy, and arboricultural rating. You might be applying to the council for development approval (DA) or for approval to remove trees from your property. This is important because removing trees can’t be done without council approval! 

Your arborist will check for pests and disease, any structural defects, and identify species of plants and trees present before writing their report. They’ll make written recommendations in the report, supported by photos and evidence. This will accompany your application and assist the council in its decision-making process. Consulting arborists may also use this report in case you need it for other purposes, such as dispute resolution or tree risk assessments. 

Tree trimming, pruning & removal

Tree trimming and pruning are necessary to maintain the health and safety of many trees. An arborist makes sure your trees are pruned or maintained in a way that enables them to flourish and grow afterward. Trees may be trimmed or pruned for safety reasons, or to ensure their long-term viability. If a tree is diseased or dying, tree removal may be the only option. Your arborist consultant will consider all factors before making a recommendation for removal with your tree workers.

Annual tree inspection

An annual tree inspection is a proactive way to ensure the safety and longevity of the trees in your garden. Your arborist will thoroughly inspect trees and vegetation on your property to identify current and preventable concerns. They will then provide guidelines for maintenance or an action plan to rectify any problems, so your garden can continue to thrive. Keep in mind that tree inspections are different from arborist reports - the latter provides more thorough documentation on tree management and maintenance.

Garden mapping

Garden mapping can be used in any garden but it’s especially useful for heritage-listed gardens. Your arborist will prepare a catalog that identifies species types and locations for each tree or shrub in your garden. You might use mapping to help manage your garden or plan future landscaping changes.

Recent Arborist tasks

Arborist needed to cut trees down in tight area

$500

Munno Para SA 5115, Australia

26th May 2024

3 or 4 trees need to be brought down, only ground room to work is a path roughly 1m wide, 10m long. Just need the trees landed, I can sort out the rest once it's on the ground. Would prefer if you had insurance as it's a job with limited area to work and hi risk of damage.

Arbortrist Needed - Tree cut down, removal & stump grind

$1,300

Reedy Creek QLD 4227, Australia

26th May 2024

Arbortrist needed - tree cut down, removal & stump grind Needs insurance

Arborist report

$50

Seaford VIC, Australia

23rd May 2024

I have a protected tree in the front yard of my property and need a arborist report to give on the health of the tree.

Build an arbor with entry door

$1,000

Avalon Beach NSW, Australia

23rd May 2024

Would like someone to build me and arbor and door for my front entry .. I would like this done with hard wood and painted.

Qualified Arborist

$5

Melton West VIC, Australia

22nd May 2024

I need a qualified arborist to take down my neighbours tree. According to my structural engineer, this tree is the one causing the cracks in my wall and should be removed. Submit your offers.

Arborist to remove 4 tree branches

$1,000

Frankston South VIC, Australia

20th May 2024

We need four large tree branches removed and disposed that are overhanging our pool area and dropping leaves. Tree is on neighbours property but access can be arranged. Its an oak tree and branches are between 4-8m off ground approx. Branches are 2x 10m long and 2x 5m long approx. See pics one which highlights branches that are to be removed.

Looking for an arborist to trim some trees and remove the branches

$400

MacGregor ACT, Australia

15th May 2024

Looking for someone to trim my two front trees and remove the branches from the property. Trees are around 8-10 metres tall, looking to trim them to 4-5 metres.

Quote needed to help supply install electric gate , fence, arbor

$100

Windsor QLD, Australia

14th May 2024

Need supply install electric gate , fence and arbor

Arborist to help remove a tree

$5

Heathmont VIC, Australia

13th May 2024

I need a arborist to write a report to help me apply for permit to remove a tree in my back yard.

Arborist for a days work

$1,300

Croydon VIC, Australia

11th May 2024

Hi, After a price to remove some weed and dead trees and mulch these and some branch waste we have already. I’ve attached some photos for you to help see what I need please. Below are the photos. The red is trying to depict where the weed tree is and green is the tree to be kept. Thank-you Type of gardening: Other Size of garden: 50m²-100m² Has green waste bin: No

Great effort! Thank-you!

Arborist help

$200

Newport NSW, Australia

10th May 2024

I have two trees I'm planning on cutting back heavily. This would take them back to the main trunk. Please note I would be assisting in this as labor support. Branch removal etc

Arborist tree lopper

$1,000

Ashburton VIC, Australia

5th May 2024

I need the following 6 tree cut down by an arborist tree lopper. This includes all working equipment to cut down, stump removal and removal off site. The 6 trees include the 3 in front setback as seen from the street. 2 along the side of the house and 1 at the back. 6 trees are circled in photos (I have a council permit to remove these trees)

Qualified arborist needed to prune storm damaged tree and minor tasks

$950

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

25th Apr 2024

Qualified arborist needed to prune branches off 10m tree that was damaged in a recent storm point also need removal of one 8 m tree and 2x Plants 3 m trees. Includes chipping as required and removal of all green waste. Also required trimming of ivy off rear fence. - approximately 6m wide

EG and his wider were amazing. Very prompt, great communication and very efficient work. They tidied up well and took everything away with them.

Tree lopper/arborist needed to remove tree stump (out of ground)

$400

Merewether NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2024

We have a tree root that has already been taken out of the ground by an excavator. It is approx 1.5m x 1.5m x 1.5m. Needs to be taken off site and disposed of. Good access to drive into yard.

Always turned up as agreed, good communication

Tree branch & arborist

$200

Black Rock VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2024

2 trees - cut limbs on 2 trees Easy access NO DISPOSAL REQUIRED - Due date: Before Sunday, 30 April 2023

Ali and arborist team were amazing, very professional, friendly, on time, did great job pruning large trees. Thanks for doing amazing job. Highly recommend!

Two branches cut from tree arborist as it’s height

$200

Caulfield North VIC, Australia

12th Feb 2024

One palm tree requires two branches to be cut. It’s high about second story height as it’s brushing against a window

Nice work and nice guy

Arborist letter

$150

Mount Waverley VIC, Australia

31st Jan 2024

Need a Arborist letter to confirm a dead tree for removal - Due date: Flexible

Alita was professional and prompt. Thank you so much for your help

I need to buy car from Scarborough Toyota need car inspection

$150

Osborne Park WA, Australia

24th Jan 2024

I am buying car from Scarborough Toyota.I need to inspect car before buying Thanks - Due date: Flexible - Due date: Before Friday, 26 January 2024

Courtney is best. Deserve 5 stars. Much appreciated

Arborist two bougainvillea removal

$500

Darlinghurst NSW, Australia

17th Jan 2024

Cut down and removal of bougainvillea tree - Due date: Flexible

Henrique was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable and fast. He also went above and beyond explaining options for future removal and cleaned up so efficiently. Incredible professional. I cannot recommend his services enough.

Arborist, stump removal

$200

Caulfield South VIC, Australia

3rd Dec 2023

Need some bush and tray stumps removed, mix of small and a couple of larger ones. See photos. 10 total. - Due date: Before Sunday, 10 December 2023

Thanks, quick turn around work!