Local knowledge
Tree services in Strathpine: what we see and what we do
Strathpine is the old centre of the Pine Rivers area, now part of the City of Moreton Bay, with 1970s and 80s homes on standard blocks between Gympie Road and the South Pine River. Blue gums and paperbarks line the river and Four Mile Creek, and the yards have cocos palms, umbrella trees, jacarandas and camphor laurels from the original landscaping. Newer townhouses near the station have smaller gardens with palms and hedges pushed against fences.
Strathpine is about an hour from our Sheldon yard, so we come for planned work rather than quick call-outs: gum dismantles, palm and umbrella tree removals and camphor laurels. Because this is Moreton Bay, the council may require approval to clear native vegetation, and trees in mapped koala habitat generally cannot be cleared or heavily pruned without it, so we check the mapping for your block as part of the quote (Moreton Bay clearing page).
Things to watch on Strathpine properties
- Blue gums and paperbarks along the South Pine River that may sit in mapped habitat
- Umbrella trees planted in the 70s now blocking pipes
- Cocos palms grown into the street wires on older blocks
Tree removal, pruning and stump grinding in Strathpine
Tree Removal
Dangerous, dead, storm-damaged or just in the wrong spot. We take trees down safely in tight Brisbane backyards and...
Tree Lopping
'Tree lopping' is what most people search for when a tree is too big. What you want is a reduction done properly:...
Tree Pruning & Trimming
Regular pruning keeps a good tree good: safer in storms, off the roof, more light underneath and a shape you...
Palm Tree Removal
Cocos palms dropping fruit on the driveway, golden canes eating the side of the house, a date palm the previous...
Stump Grinding & Removal
A stump is a trip hazard, a termite hotel and a dead spot in the lawn. We grind it out below ground level in under...
Hedge Trimming
Straight lines, square tops and every clipping gone. We trim, reduce and reshape hedges of any height, and bring...
City of Moreton Bay rules for Strathpine trees
Most of the northside is Brisbane City Council, where the Natural Assets Local Law 2003 applies and the council fact sheet exempts trees within 3 metres of the house, trees under 30cm trunk diameter, dead and hazardous trees, and pruning of up to 20 per cent of foliage a year. Albany Creek, Strathpine, North Lakes and everything north of the Pine River is the City of Moreton Bay, which protects habitat trees and koala habitat through its planning scheme overlays and says you may need approval before clearing. We check whichever mapping applies to your address before quoting.
Source: City of Moreton Bay. Not sure? Use the permit checker or just ask when we quote.
What tree removal costs in Strathpine (guide only)
Published Brisbane guides put small trees at $300 to $900, medium trees at $800 to $2,500 and large trees over houses at $2,000 to $5,500. Palms are usually $200 to $600 and stumps from $80 to $400 depending on diameter. Strathpine is about 60 minutes from our yard, so there is no travel loading for most jobs. Get an instant range from the cost calculator, then a fixed written quote from us.