Intensive Tree Care Service is a family-owned and operated tree removal and arborist company based on the Northern Beaches, NSW, proudly servicing the Northern Beaches, Upper and Lower North Shore, and greater Sydney since 1998. With decades of hands-on experience, we provide reliable, professional tree care solutions for residential, commercial, and strata properties.
Our team of fully qualified arborists and highly skilled, ground staff deliver a comprehensive range of services, including tree removal, tree pruning, tree thinning, tree lopping, tree transplanting, stump grinding, hedging, and wood chipping. We are also highly experienced in palm cleaning and palm removal and can safely manage tree work of all sizes, from routine maintenance through to complex removals in difficult-to-access locations.
At Intensive Tree Care Service, we focus on delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality workmanship, supported by clear communication and attention to detail. This approach has helped us build a strong reputation across Sydney’s northern suburbs, with many of our clients returning to us and recommending our services to others.
Owner and operator Damian Westall is a qualified arborist with extensive industry experience and a strong understanding of local council regulations across the Northern Beaches and North Shore. He can provide practical guidance on what tree work is permitted, when council approval may be required, and how to best manage and preserve your trees while maintaining safety and compliance.
Relocate and preserve valuable trees with our professional tree transplanting services, designed to maintain tree health, structural stability, and long-term growth.
Safe and professional tree removal services, helping manage hazardous or unsuitable trees while protecting your property and surrounding landscape.
Expert pruning and thinning services designed to maintain healthy growth, improve structure, and enhance the appearance of your trees.
Increase light, clearance, and safety around your property with carefully managed crown raising and selective branch removal.
Remove unsightly and hazardous tree stumps with safe, efficient grinding services, leaving your property ready for landscaping or replanting.
Fast, professional response to storm-damaged or dangerous trees, helping protect your property and restore safety.
Tree mulching and wood chipping is an essential step in the job process when removing or pruning trees from our clients property.
Qualified arborist reports for tree assessments, council requirements, and development applications, with clear, practical recommendations.
Fill in the online form or call 0414 616 614 to discuss your tree care needs. Our team will gather some basic details about your property and the trees you need assessed.
Damian will visit your property to provide a free, no-obligation on-site quote. During the visit, he will conduct a visual assessment of your trees and identify any potential hazards or maintenance needs.
“What a good job done!
The guys removed one palm and trimmed fronds from another three.
I highly recommend them!!”
With over 20 years of industry experience, there’s not much we haven’t come across in that time.
Get a FREE, no-obligation quote by simply filling in the online form or by calling Intensive Tree Care on 0414 616 614.
Damian can provide you with a free, comprehensive on-site quote, along with a visual assessment of all your trees and inform you of any imminent hazards or those that may potentially develop.
As a general rule, If the tree is less than 5m in height, less than 10m in canopy diameter, and less than 1.5m in trunk circumference at 1m above ground, you do not require a Council permit to remove/prune a tree unless it is growing on the site of a heritage item. Each Council however, has its own ‘Tree & Vegetation Management Policy’ so it’s important to check with your local Council for the rules pertaining to your particular property beforehand.
If your tree is protected under your local Council’s ‘Tree & Vegetation Management Policy’ an application form would usually need to be completed and submitted to Council for assessment and approval before any work is to be carried out. Click on the council link that is relevant to your suburb for detailed tree permit information:
Northern Beaches Council www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/environment/trees
Mosman Council www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/environment/Tree-management
Willoughby City Council www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Trees
Ku-Ring-Gai Council www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/Plans_regulation/Environment/Trees
North Sydney Council www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/Environment_Waste/Trees
Hornsby Shire Council www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/environment/flora-and-fauna/tree-management
Lane Cove Council www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Environment/TreeManagement/Pages/default.aspx
Hunters Hill Council www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/property/my-property/trees/
City of Ryde Council www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Environment-and-Waste/Trees
City of Sydney Council www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/live/trees
Woollahra Municipal Council www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/services/trees
Inner West Council www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/live/information-for-residents/trees
Waverley Council www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/residents/trees_and_gardens
Randwick Council www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/trees
All local councils have what’s called a ‘Tree Preservation Order (TPO)’, which outlines rules for tree maintenance and removal. This allows you to check whether your tree can be removed without council approval.
As a general rule of thumb, you can remove a tree in Sydney without council approval when:
Regulations however are council specific so, you will need to consult your local council TPO to make sure. Click on the council link that is relevant to your suburb for detailed tree permit information:
Northern Beaches Council www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/environment/trees
Mosman Council www.mosman.nsw.gov.au/environment/Tree-management
Willoughby City Council www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Residents/Trees
Ku-Ring-Gai Council www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/Plans_regulation/Environment/Trees
North Sydney Council www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/Environment_Waste/Trees
Hornsby Shire Council www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/environment/flora-and-fauna/tree-management
Lane Cove Council www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au/Environment/TreeManagement/Pages/default.aspx
Hunters Hill Council www.huntershill.nsw.gov.au/property/my-property/trees/
City of Ryde Council www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Environment-and-Waste/Trees
City of Sydney Council www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/live/trees
Woollahra Municipal Council www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/services/trees
Inner West Council www.innerwest.nsw.gov.au/live/information-for-residents/trees
Waverley Council www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/residents/trees_and_gardens
Randwick Council www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/environment-and-sustainability/trees
The easiest way is to contact your local council. Your local council can do a property search to see if permission has been granted under a tree permit or development application.
Each council has its own rules and regulations however generally speaking, property owners are permitted to prune or remove trees without a council permit if the tree is:
Yes, if the tree is suitable to be used as firewood and you request it, we can cut some into manageable pieces for you and leave you a pile onsite for firewood.
Mulch is also available if requested, we will unload in an accessible spot onsite.
Intensive Tree Care Service holds Public liability insurance worth $20million which covers your property, neighbouring properties and injury to persons in case of damage. We also have Workers Compensation Insurance for our employees and Professional Indemnity insurance.
When choosing a tree company, its highly important they hold the appropriate insurances when completing your jobs as an uninsured company or contractor will not be covered for any damage to your property or injury to persons.
Get a FREE, no-obligation quote by simply filling in the online form or by calling or emailing Intensive Tree Care on 0414 616 614 | arborist@intensivetreecare.com.au
Get a FREE, no-obligation quote by simply filling in the online form or by calling or emailing Intensive Tree Care.
