Local knowledge
Tree services in The Gap: what we see and what we do
The Gap sits in a valley below Mount Coot-tha and the D'Aguilar Range, with 1960s and 70s homes on bigger blocks along Waterworks Road and up the steep side streets. The bush is everywhere: spotted gum, ironbark and tallowwood on the slopes, hoop pines and silky oaks in the gullies, and Enoggera Creek and the reservoir at the top. Most blocks have mature gums within fall distance of the house, and bushfire is a real consideration on the western edge.
The Gap is about 55 minutes from our yard, and we plan a full day when we come. Big gum dismantles, deadwooding over houses and bushfire clearance are the main jobs. Trees are often protected under Brisbane City Council's Natural Assets Local Law 2003 here because so much of the suburb is mapped bushland, though a trunk within 3 metres of the house or under 30 centimetres diameter is generally exempt, and we check the mapping for your lot before quoting (council fact sheet).
Things to watch on The Gap properties
- Spotted gum and tallowwood limbs over homes on steep blocks
- Bushfire fuel along the D'Aguilar edge before the July to December season
- Koala food trees that may sit in mapped bushland
Tree removal, pruning and stump grinding in The Gap
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...
Brisbane City Council rules for The Gap 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: Brisbane City Council. Not sure? Use the permit checker or just ask when we quote.
What tree removal costs in The Gap (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. The Gap is about 55 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.