How much does tree removal cost in Perth?
A Perth tree job is priced on its height, how easily the crew can reach it and what lies underneath. Felling a small tree is $260–$840 in our table, a medium one $840–$2,625 and a large one $2,100–$5,250; above the largest band, quotes stretch to $4,725–$15,750. Lopping, which many Perth searches ask about, is $210–$1,250, while the stump grinder adds $260–$525 for a medium-sized stump. Under WA law the key question is whether the tree is native vegetation or something that was planted, and your local council may have rules of its own. The figures include GST.
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Detailed Pricing — Tree Removal Cost in Perth 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 5 m) | $260per tree | $525 | $840 |
| Medium tree removal (5–10 m) | $840per tree | $1,575 | $2,625 |
| Large tree removal (10–20 m) | $2,100per tree | $3,675 | $5,250 |
| Extra-large tree (20 m+) | $4,725per tree | $6,800 | $15,750 |
| Palm tree removal | $260per tree | $420 | $1,250 |
| Stump grinding (small <30 cm) | $160per stump | $210 | $315 |
| Stump grinding (medium 30–60 cm) | $260per stump | $370 | $525 |
| Stump grinding (large 60 cm+) | $420per stump | $630 | $945 |
| Tree pruning / trimming | $210per tree | $470 | $1,250 |
| Hedge trimming, maintained hedge up to 2.5 m (per m) | $5/m | $13 | $26 |
| Arborist report | $315per report | $470 | $735 |
| Emergency / storm damage | $525per job | $1,575 | $5,250 |
| Arborist hourly rate | $74/hr | $125 | $190 |
| Large palm (10 m+) or Canary Island date palm removal | $1,250per tree | $1,900 | $3,150 |
| Tree on house / structure, crane-assisted emergency removal | $3,150per job | $7,350 | $12,600 |
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What to Know About Tree Removal Work and Cost in Perth
Perth’s rain arrives in winter — 399 mm from June to August on average, against 38 mm over summer.
For big trees the Perth table has two rows: $2,100–$5,250 for 10–20 m and $4,725–$15,750 for 20 m and over. A maintained hedge up to 2.5 m high is trimmed for $5–$26 a metre — 20 m comes to $260 at the typical rate.
Tree lopping cost in Perth (2026): pruning, palm removal and removal by tree size
Tree lopping in Perth costs $210–$1,250 per tree for pruning or trimming, with $470 typical, depending on the size of the tree and how much comes off. Removing a tree outright is priced by height: $260–$840 for a small tree under 5 m, $840–$2,625 for 5–10 m, $2,100–$5,250 for 10–20 m and $4,725–$15,750 for a very large tree. A palm is $260–$1,250.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree pruning / trimming (lopping) | $210/tree | $470 | $1,250 |
| Palm tree removal | $260/tree | $420 | $1,250 |
| Small tree removal (under 5 m) | $260 | $525 | $840 |
| Medium tree removal (5–10 m) | $840 | $1,575 | $2,625 |
| Large tree removal (10–20 m) | $2,100 | $3,675 | $5,250 |
| Extra-large tree (20 m+) | $4,725 | $6,800 | $15,750 |
| Arborist hourly rate | $74/hr | $125 | $190 |
Lopping vs pruning vs removal: "lopping" in Perth usually means cutting a tree back hard; a qualified arborist will call it pruning and cut to the branch collar so the tree heals, because topped trees regrow weak, fast wood that costs more to manage later. The pruning band above is that work. If the tree is in the wrong place, removal and stump grinding is the once-only cost.
Palm tree removal in Perth: $260–$1,250 depending on height and access; a tall palm against a house has to be taken down in sections, which is the top of the band.
What moves a tree lopping quote in Perth:
- Height and spread: the bands are by height; a wide canopy over a roof or fence adds rigging time.
- Access: a tree a chipper truck can park beside is cheaper than one at the back of a block with no side access.
- Power lines: work near lines needs a qualified crew and sometimes a shutdown.
- Disposal: chipping on site is usually included; removing logs or leaving them for firewood changes the price.
- Permits: some Perth councils protect trees over a certain size; the arborist will say before quoting.
For a tree removal quote in Perth that compares, say the height, what it is near, whether the stump is to go and whether you want the timber removed.
What Affects Tree Removal Costs in Perth
Native bush or a planted tree
WA requires a clearing permit for native vegetation, with exemptions that partly fall away inside declared environmentally sensitive areas. Under the state's Environmental Protection Act, vegetation that was intentionally sown, planted or propagated is generally not native vegetation, so a garden tree someone planted sits apart from remnant bush on the block. Removing native vegetation with neither a permit nor an exemption is an offence.
Checking your block and council
The state clearing rules are one layer. Local heritage, significant-tree or planning controls may also apply, so check with your council before a large tree comes down. To find out whether your land is in an environmentally sensitive area, look it up on the state's Clearing Permit System map, or order a property interest report from Landgate, which charges a fee.
Lines over the yard
Under WA's Energy Operators (Powers) Act, the occupier of land must clear vegetation that would interfere with the safe use of a supply system, and if that is not done the energy operator may enter without notice to clear it. Tell each arborist about any overhead lines when you ask for a price, because that work is slower and more tightly controlled.
Open lawn or tight corner
Separate houses make up 77.8% of Greater Perth dwellings (ABS 2021 Census). On a wide block an arborist can sometimes fell a tree whole into open lawn, the quickest way to do it. Where the house, a pool or a patio roof sits in the fall line, the tree is cut in sections and lowered on ropes, and the hours mount at $74–$190.
Firebreaks and cleared ground
Two state provisions matter on larger and semi-rural lots. Land that was lawfully cleared before can be cleared again up to 20 metres around a building, or 20 metres for a fire risk reduction area, and a local government can require owners to clear and maintain firebreaks under the Bush Fires Act. Inside an environmentally sensitive area, those regulation exemptions cannot be used.
Palms and stumps
Palms are priced on a separate line at $260–$1,250, since a palm has one trunk and a crown of fronds rather than a spread of limbs. The stump is a separate decision again: $260–$525 for a stump of medium width and $420–$945 for anything wider than 60 cm.
How to Save Money on Tree Removal Cost in Perth
- Plan non-urgent work for the drier months: December averages just 9.6 mm of rain at Perth Metro against 147.0 mm in July (BOM averages), and soggy lawns rut under a grinder.
- If the tree could be remnant bush rather than something planted, check the Clearing Permit System map before you book; finding out afterwards is the expensive way.
- Ask for lopping and full removal to be priced as two options on the same quote, so you can see what keeping the tree would cost against losing it.
- Have the trunk cut into firewood lengths and left on site; stacked through summer, it will be ready for July nights that average 8.1 °C (BOM averages).
- Mention overhead lines, a pool or a patio roof near the tree in your first enquiry, so every price you get allows for the same care.
- Ask for a certificate of currency for the arborist's liability insurance and check the expiry date before the job starts.
Perth's jarrah, marri, and large mature trees
Perth's larger block sizes mean larger mature trees on properties — jarrah, marri, and lemon-scented gums in 30+ year suburbs (Subiaco, Bayswater, Wembley) frequently exceed 15m height and require crane or specialist climbing rigging. Cost typically $800–$3,500 per large tree. Standard removal in newer suburbs: $400–$1,200. WA's native vegetation clearing rules are administered by the state Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, which requires a clearing permit unless an exemption applies, and some councils also protect large or listed trees — check both before removing a mature native.
Perth's hot dry summers (December–March) drive a strong fire-mitigation removal market — properties bordering bush reserves often book pre-fire-season clearance work. Pre-summer arborist bookings can run 4–6 weeks waiting time in peak season, so early-spring scheduling is the smart move.
Frequently Asked Questions — Tree Removal Cost in Perth
Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no tradesperson can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →