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Tree Removal Long Bay, From Gums to Poplars
Tree removal in Long Bay is handled by our crew whether it is one gum leaning over a new deck or a whole row of old poplars on open ground. Newer homes on compact lots sit near older houses on much bigger sections along Vaughans Road, so our arborists fell whole where there is space and lower pieces on ropes where there is not.
Hedges along fences get cut square, overhangs come back to the boundary and each stump is ground below the lawn ready for turf. For a price, call 09 888 0539 and an arborist will come out, look at the trees and send a written quote with nothing left vague.
Tree Removal and Hedge Jobs in Long Bay
Three jobs our crew has done here, shown with photos from the day.
Tall Hedge Trimmed Along a Fence
Hedge trimming
A tall hedge running the length of a timber fence had grown thick and out of shape. Our crew cut the face back square and levelled the top with long-reach trimmers. The hedge stayed dense as a screen, and the clippings were raked up and taken away.
Row of Poplars Removed
Tree removal
A line of tall, bare poplars stood at the edge of an open grassed area. A climber topped each tree, then brought the stems down in sections, working down the trunk. Poplars grow fast and drop large limbs as they age, so the whole row came out.
Eucalyptus Gums Taken Apart Over a Section
Tree removal
A group of tall gums had pushed heavy limbs out over the section. Working on ropes through the canopy, our climber cut the limbs down piece by piece and lowered them clear of the property. Taking the crowns apart in controlled pieces kept every limb off the lawn and fences.
Tree Removal and Hedge Services in Long Bay
Tree Removal on New and Established Sections
We remove trees in sections on ropes when a new house, a deck or a neighbour's fence sits close by, and fell them whole where open ground allows. Long Bay mixes both, with compact new lots beside much larger sections.
Tell us the size of the section, how close the nearest building stands to the tree and whether a builder is still working on site.
Gum and Poplar Removal
Gums and poplars are the big removals our climbers deal with in Long Bay, and both tend to shed heavy limbs as they age. Gums are taken apart from the crown down, while poplars are topped and sectioned stem by stem.
If a limb has already dropped, mention where it landed and how big it was, because that shapes how the rest of the tree is rigged.
Hedge Trimming and Screening
Tall hedges along new fences and older boundaries get cut square by our crew, face and top, with clippings cleared the same day. Regular trims keep a screen dense right down to the base.
A hard cut can bring back a hedge that has grown out of shape, and the next trims then hold it there. Measure the rough length and height before you call.
Trees Beside Bush and Open Space
Sections that meet bush or open space are where our overlay check comes first. Trees inside a mapped Significant Ecological Area are managed under the Unitary Plan, so each one is looked up before a price is given, and the cut is planned to keep debris out of the bush.
Tell us if your boundary backs onto bush or a reserve, so the overlay can be checked for your address before the visit.
Overhang and Boundary Cut-Backs
Branches reaching over a fence, roof or driveway are cut back by our climbers to the boundary, so gutters, solar panels and vehicles stay clear of leaves and falling twigs.
If the tree is on the neighbour's side, let them know before the day. Anything past the fence line needs their agreement, and with it we can work from either side.
Stump Grinding on Lawns and Gardens
Stumps are ground out with our own machine once a tree is down, so turf, planting or paving can follow without a hump in the lawn. The grindings leave with the crew.
On a new-build section, grind the stumps before the landscaping goes in. Count how many there are and check whether a grinder can fit through the side access.
How a Tree Removal Job Runs, Call to Clean-Up
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Step 1. Site visit | An arborist checks each tree, the drop zone around it and whether the chipper can get close. |
| Step 2. Overlay lookup | Mapped bush and notable tree layers are checked for your address before any price is given. |
| Step 3. Itemised quote | Every tree, hedge and stump is listed with its method and clean-up. |
| Step 4. Felling or sectioning | Open ground means a tree can drop whole. Near homes, each piece is lowered on ropes. |
| Step 5. Chip and tidy | Branches are chipped on site, and lawns, drives and paths are raked clear. |
Free Quote for Tree, Hedge and Stump Work
Free consultation and site visit, then a written quote before anything is cut. Qualified, insured arborists, available 24/7 across the North Shore. Call 09 888 0539.
Tree Removal Prices in Long Bay
| Job | Price guide (excl. GST) |
|---|---|
| Small tree under 5 m, clear access | $300 to $800 |
| Medium tree, 5 to 10 m | $800 to $2,000 |
| Medium tree near a house or fence, roped down | $1,300 to $2,800 |
| Large tree, 10 to 15 m | $1,800 to $4,500 |
| Very large tree over 15 m, or near power lines | From $4,000, quoted on site |
| Tall hedge or row of poplars | Quoted per job on length, height and access |
| Stump grinding, per stump | $150 to $700 |
Prices exclude GST and are a guide rather than a quote. A poplar on open grass that can be dropped whole sits low in its band. A gum overhanging a new house sits higher, because every limb is lowered on ropes. Your price is set in writing after the free site visit.
What Changes the Cost of Tree Removal and Hedge Work
- Open ground to fell into, or the need to section on ropes
- Species, with gums and poplars carrying heavy limbs
- Height, spread and how many trees stand in the row
- Fences, decks and new homes under the canopy
- Consent, if the tree sits inside mapped bush
- Number and size of stumps to grind
How Long Bay's Land and Bush Shape Tree Removal
Long Bay is one of the newest suburbs on the North Shore. Its census area counted 183 people in 2013, 1,365 in 2018 and 3,141 in 2023, with 933 occupied homes at the last count. Large Lot zoning covers about half the land under the Auckland Unitary Plan and Single House another 23 per cent, so plenty of sections still have room to drop a tree whole.
Thirteen mapped Significant Ecological Areas reach into Long Bay. Vegetation inside them is managed under the Unitary Plan Significant Ecological Areas overlay, so trees near bush are checked before work is priced. The area also holds recorded archaeological sites, including midden and terrace sites near the coast, and stump grinding close to those is worth raising at the quote.
Homes near Long Bay College and Long Bay School, and along streets such as Vaughans Road and Pennant Street, are covered by the same tree specialists serving the North Shore, with the chipper usually parked at the kerb.
Reviews From Our Tree Work Customers
Reasons Homeowners Pick Our Tree Removal Team
Climbers for big gums
Qualified arborists rig and lower heavy gum limbs piece by piece.
Own chipper and grinder
Removal, chipping and stumps are finished in one visit.
Bush overlay checks
Significant Ecological Area maps are checked for your address before quoting.
Insured on every job
Public liability insurance covers work near new homes, fences and cars.
Approved near lines
Staff approved to work near power lines handle trees in the street supply.
Phone answered 24/7
Call 09 888 0539 any time a tree or limb comes down.
Common Questions About Tree Removal and Hedges
What does tree removal cost in Long Bay?
Most single trees run between $300 and $4,500 plus GST. A poplar on open ground that drops whole costs less than a gum hanging over a new house, which has to be lowered piece by piece. Rows of trees and big gums are priced after a free site visit.
Do I need consent to remove a tree in Long Bay?
Our new section came with old gums on the boundary. Can you take them out?
Can you trim a tall hedge without killing it?
Do you remove poplars before they drop limbs?
Where does the chipper park on the day?
Can you come out after a storm?
Service Area
Our Long Bay Tree Removal Service Area
We cover all of Long Bay, from the new streets off Te Oneroa Way to the homes along Glenvar Ridge Road and Vaughans Road.
Arrange a Free Tree Removal Site Visit
Arborist North Shore. Phone 09 888 0539, any hour of the day. Long Bay, the wider North Shore, the Hibiscus Coast and Rodney's rural north are all covered.
