Qualified arborists
AQF-certified arborists with four decades of North Shore experience deliver considered tree work the first time.
North Shore arborists — since 1982
John's Tree Services North Shore.
Four decades of careful, professional tree work across the North Shore — from canopy pruning on heritage jacarandas to large-scale storm response. Locally-owned, AQF-qualified, unhurried.
- Fully insured
- AQF arborists
- Council-approved
- Free on-site quotes
Established1982
Years serving the North Shore43+
AQF-qualified arboristsCertified
Emergency response24/7
Est. 1982
Serving the North Shore since 1982
- Family-owned
- AQF arborists
- Fully insured
Our story
Family-owned North Shore arborists.
Three generations of North Shore arborists, one service area.
John's Tree Services North Shore is a family-owned practice caring for the trees of Sydney's North Shore since 1982. Our qualified arborists combine four decades of experience with deep local knowledge of the suburbs we serve — from the eucalypts of Wahroonga to the jacarandas of Mosman.
Focusing exclusively on the North Shore keeps our response times quick, our costs low, and our work precise. We treat every property as carefully as our own.
Services
Six professional tree services, one local team.
Every service we offer draws on the same decades of local experience. Considered, precise, and unhurried.
01
Tree Removal
Expert tree removal services in North Shore by qualified arborists. We provide safe, efficient tree removal for residential and commercial properties.
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02
Tree Pruning
Professional tree pruning and trimming services in North Shore by qualified arborists. Enhance tree health, safety and appearance with proper pruning techniques.
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03
Tree Lopping
Specialised tree lopping and shaping services in North Shore by qualified arborists. Proper techniques for maintaining tree health while achieving desired shape and size reduction.
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04
Stump Grinding
Complete stump grinding and removal services throughout North Shore by qualified arborists. Fast, efficient stump removal with minimal disruption to your property.
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05
Land Clearing
Professional land clearing and vegetation management across Sydney's North Shore. AQF-qualified crews, council approvals handled, and biodiversity-act compliance for bushland-interface sites.
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06
Emergency Tree Services
24/7 emergency tree services throughout North Shore by qualified arborists. Rapid response for fallen trees, storm damage, and hazardous tree situations.
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Six reasons our clients keep calling us back.
Every one of our long-standing North Shore relationships started with a single job done properly.
North Shore focus
By serving only the North Shore, we respond faster and price more sharply than Sydney-wide operators.
Family-owned
Three generations of arborists. Every job is led by a named senior, not a contractor we met last week.
Full insurance cover
Full public liability and professional indemnity insurance protects your property for the duration of every job.
24/7 emergency response
Storm damage doesn’t wait. Our after-hours team is on call for hazardous limbs and fallen trees year-round.
Council-aware
We'll flag the TPO or permit requirements across every North Shore council and advise on the right pathway. Lodging the application stays with the property owner.
Recent work
From canopy thinning to storm response.
A cross-section of the jobs we delivered for North Shore households this season.
Client voices
What our clients say
Word-of-mouth is how we've grown since 1982. Hear from families across the North Shore about working with our team.
5 out of 5 stars
Had a huge gum leaning over the back of the house that we'd been worried about for ages. John came out, talked us through the options, and his crew had it down in a morning. Fair price and they swept the deck on the way out which was a nice touch.
Sarah T.
Chatswood
5 out of 5 stars
Storm took out half our liquidambar Thursday night. Called first thing Friday, they had someone here before lunch. Blocked the driveway off, cleared the debris, left it tidy. Sent the quote through before they started which I appreciated.
Michael C.
Gordon
5 out of 5 stars
Third year in a row we've had them back for the jacarandas out the front. They know what they're doing, they turn up when they say they will, and the trees have never looked better. Can't ask for more than that.
Liz W.
Wahroonga
Questions
Frequently asked.
What North Shore homeowners ask before engaging an arborist.
Most North Shore councils require approval depending on the tree's size, species, and location. At quoting we'll flag exactly what the application needs to cover; the property owner or a consulting arborist lodges the application with council.
Our emergency team operates 24/7. For North Shore properties, we typically arrive within 1–2 hours of your call, weather permitting. Our rapid response crew is always prepared with equipment to handle immediate hazards.
Late winter to early spring is generally ideal for most species — it promotes healthy spring growth. Native Australian trees such as eucalypts can be pruned year-round but benefit from work after flowering. Our arborists can advise on the right schedule for your specific trees.
Removal cost varies with size, access, and complexity. Small trees start around $300; larger or more complicated removals range from $1,000 to $5,000+. We provide free, no-obligation quotes after an on-site assessment so pricing is accurate and firm.
We recycle 100% of tree waste. Branches and trunks become mulch or firewood — yours to keep, or ours to remove. Our approach keeps removed trees contributing to new growth rather than ending up in landfill.
Every arborist holds Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) certification in arboriculture and maintains current industry credentials. We carry full public liability and professional indemnity insurance for every job we undertake.
Free on-site quote
Start with a proper look at your trees.
Book a free arborist visit. We'll assess your canopy, walk you through the options, and send a firm, itemised quote within 24 hours.