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Tree removal permit reports

If council needs an arborist report before you can remove a tree, we assess the tree and explain whether removal is supported by the evidence.

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Mature street tree beside a residential property

The service

Is this the right service?

A tree removal report assesses the tree’s condition and whether removal is justified. It gives council supporting evidence, including the reasons for the recommendation and alternatives such as retention or management.

Already received a council response? See what to do after a tree removal permit is rejected or delayed.

When it can help

  • Council needs a report for your removal application.
  • You want a protected tree assessed before deciding what to do.
  • You need evidence about decline, damage or another reason for removal.
Exposed decay in a tree trunk
For a proposed removal where supporting arboricultural evidence is needed.

The assessment

How it works

  1. Confirm the brief

    We review your concern and council request, then agree which trees to assess, the report scope and fixed price.

  2. Inspect and assess

    We record tree condition, dimensions, photographs and site use, then consider the case for removal and reasonable alternatives.

  3. Explain the recommendation

    Your PDF sets out the findings, recommendation and any uncertainty or further investigation needed.

Your deliverables

What your report includes

  • Tree details, measurements and condition
  • Photographs and site observations
  • Assessment of removal and retention options
  • Recommendation, reasons and limitations

Scope and limitations

Tree removal work and permit approvals are separate. Concealed defects or inaccessible areas may require further investigation.

Before we start

What to have ready

Send what you have. We’ll confirm anything else needed.

  • Property location, trees to assess and access details
  • Reason for removal and any relevant tree history
  • Council correspondence and relevant project plans

Ready when you are

Let’s get your arborist report underway.

Start with your property and what you need help with. We’ll confirm the scope and price before work begins.

What you receive

See a sample report.

This example shows the content and structure of tree removal permit reports. Get the evidence you need to support your removal application.

  • Tree details and inspection photosThe tree’s condition and the reason removal is proposed.
  • Assessment explainedThe evidence for removal and options for retaining the tree.
  • RecommendationsThe supported recommendation, reasons and any further investigation needed.

Illustrative sample with invented site details and findings. A commissioned report is specific to the property and agreed scope.

Illustrative sample report: Cover
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Get A Quote

Get a quote for your arborist report

Tell us where the property is and what you need help with. We’ll confirm the report and provide a fixed-price quote before work starts.

  • Not sure which report you need? We can help.
  • Melbourne and wider Victoria. Any travel fees are confirmed in your quote.

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We’ll contact you to confirm what’s needed and provide a fixed-price quote before work starts.

FAQ

Common questions

How much does an arborist report cost?

The price depends on the report type, number of trees, site and scope of work. Tell us what you need and we’ll provide a fixed-price quote for the agreed scope, including any travel costs, before work starts. Any additional work is quoted and agreed before proceeding.

Not sure which report you need?

We can help you work it out. Choose “Not sure which report I need” in the quote form and tell us about your trees, plans or what council has requested. You don’t need to know the report name before enquiring.

How quickly can I get a report?

Most reports are delivered within 2 to 5 business days after the site inspection, depending on the scope and number of trees. Tell us about any deadline when you enquire so we can discuss inspection availability and timing.

Will the report address what council has requested?

We prepare reports to address the relevant council reporting requirements for your application. Send us the council request or conditions, including any request for further information, so we can confirm the scope and next step. Council determines the application; a report does not guarantee approval. For more about reporting guidance, see Council Arborists Victoria resources.

What do you need from me?

Start with the full property address, a brief description of what you need and your preferred contact details. An approximate tree count helps, but “Not sure” is fine. We may ask for plans or council letters to confirm the scope.

Can you help if council asks follow-up questions?

Yes. We can clarify the findings and recommendations in your report. In most cases this is included at no extra cost. New assessments or work outside the original scope may cost extra; we’ll confirm the scope and price before that work begins.

Do I need a site inspection?

Most reports need a site inspection so we can assess the trees and surrounding site. We’ll confirm what is needed for your report when we discuss the scope.

What areas do you service?

We prepare arborist reports across Melbourne and wider Victoria. Travel fees may apply outside Melbourne and are confirmed in your quote. Tell us the property address when you enquire.

Do you work with builders and designers?

Yes. We prepare arborist reports for building and development projects, including work near existing trees. We can review plans early to identify tree constraints before the design is finalised.

Do you offer reduced pricing for repeat reports?

Reduced pricing may be available for repeat work or reports that can use the same collected site data. Tell us about the reports you need so we can confirm what can be reused and quote for the work involved.

Contact us

Get in touch.

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Melbourne, Victoria

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