Croydon Tree Removal Services
Maintaining the trees on your property is essential for keeping your home and community safe, especially when a tree starts to encroach on your space or a neighbour’s.
Croydon sits at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges, where tall eucalypts, established gardens and bushland reserves give the area much of its leafy character. Sloping blocks in Croydon North and Croydon Hills mean access and drop zones often need planning well before any cutting starts.
Our dedicated Croydon crews are trained, qualified and fully equipped with the latest tools and thorough local knowledge to handle all your tree removal and maintenance needs safely and in line with local regulations.
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Why Choose Jim’s Trees in Croydon?
Choosing Jim’s Trees means choosing a service built on a foundation of safety, quality and experience. Our arborists are industry-qualified professionals who bring not just skill, but also a commitment to performing every job to the highest standard. Their expertise is paired with the right tools and machinery to deliver the best possible results.
As a nationally trusted brand with a strong local presence in Croydon, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and on handling every job safely and efficiently. Every job is covered by our $10 million public liability policy, and every franchisee is police checked.
Tree Removal Across Croydon
We provide tree removal and stump grinding services across Croydon and the surrounding suburbs, supported by a wide range of local teams.
Find a tree specialist in your area:
Croydon and surrounds: Croydon, Croydon North, Croydon Hills, Croydon South
Maroondah: Ringwood, Ringwood East, Heathmont, Bayswater North
Yarra Ranges foothills: Mooroolbark, Kilsyth, Montrose, Chirnside Park
Because so much of Maroondah is covered by vegetation and landscape overlays, our crews know the ins and outs of the areas they work in and can tell you what applies before a job goes ahead.
Understanding Croydon’s Tree Removal Rules
Croydon sits within Maroondah City Council, where private trees are protected mainly through overlays in the Maroondah Planning Scheme rather than a local law.
Most of Maroondah is covered by a Significant Landscape Overlay or a Vegetation Protection Overlay. Under these overlays, a planning permit is generally required to remove, destroy or lop a tree, with the Vegetation Protection Overlay applying to native vegetation. Trees covered by a Heritage Overlay also need a permit to be removed.
Since September 2025, a statewide planning rule known as Clause 52.37 has also applied to larger canopy trees on most residential land. On a block with an existing home, a planning permit is needed to remove or lop a tree within 6 metres of the street frontage or 4.5 metres of the rear boundary if it is more than 5 metres tall, has a trunk circumference over 50cm at 1.4 metres above ground and a canopy at least 4 metres wide.
If a tree presents an immediate risk to people or property, you can remove only the part creating that risk without a permit. Exceptions apply to most of these controls, so check before any work begins.
Our local crews can help you work out which controls apply to your property before a job starts.
For more details, see our full guide to tree removal and pruning in the Maroondah City Council area.
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Obligation-free quotes
To provide great service, we start with a free quote for every job, so you can enquire without commitment. The risk involved, the use of dangerous machinery, and the technical skills required mean tree services aren’t always cheap.
That’s why we believe in cost transparency, providing upfront quotes for every job with no hidden fees.
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
No one likes to take on unnecessary risk. Climbing a dying tree and lopping from the top down is unquestionably dangerous, but hiring someone to do it doesn’t have to be.
Tree Removal Permit Assistance
Whether you need a full tree or just stump removal, your property may fall under one of the overlays described above. Our local crews know the council process and are happy to share any experience or knowledge that could help with your application.
We also have a collection of resources on local council regulations to help you navigate your tree protection laws and permit process.
Experience the Jim’s Trees Difference
DIY tree lopping is risky, which is why we don’t recommend taking tree care into your own hands. If anything goes wrong, it can put you in serious danger and damage nearby property or neighbouring trees.
Tree removal and other cutting services require special tools and equipment, and that is where Jim’s Trees comes in.
As professional tree loppers, we use our expertise to keep your property safe, and we never cut down a tree unless it’s absolutely necessary. By properly caring for the trees around your home, you can increase your property’s value and avoid mistakes that could be costly in the long run.
At Jim’s, we focus on providing the best customer service to every customer, and all tree loppers and arborists on our team strive for the highest standards in their work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Croydon?
In many cases, yes. Most of Maroondah is covered by a Significant Landscape Overlay or Vegetation Protection Overlay, and you generally need a planning permit to remove trees under these controls. The statewide canopy tree rule can also apply. Our team can help you check before work begins.
Which suburbs do you service around Croydon?
We service Croydon and the surrounding suburbs, including Croydon North, Croydon Hills, Ringwood, Heathmont, Mooroolbark and Kilsyth. If your suburb isn’t listed, get in touch as we’re likely already working nearby.
Can you remove a tree damaged in a storm?
Yes. Our crews handle emergency and storm-damage removals across Croydon and the outer east, including trees that have come down on fences, roofs, or power lines. Get in touch as soon as it’s safe to do so.
How much does tree removal cost in Croydon?
Cost depends on the tree’s size, condition, accessibility and whether council approval is required. On sloping blocks in Croydon North and Croydon Hills, access is often the deciding factor. We provide free, no-obligation quotes so you know the cost upfront.
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