Best tree loppers in Albany (2026)
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These are the best-rated tree loppers and arborists working Albany and the wider Great Southern, ranked on real Google reviews, not who paid the most. A big old marri or peppermint on an exposed hillside block near the harbour is a different job to a young tree in a sheltered Spencer Park yard, and the crews below deal with all of it. What follows is the genuine local operators, what tree work actually costs down here in 2026, the site factors that push prices around this part of the coast, the warning signs of a dodgy job, and a checklist to run before you pay a deposit.
Featured tree loppers
These spots are for Albany area tree services who want to stand out on this page. None are taken yet, so the full review-ranked list is right below. That ranking is earned off Google reviews and never for sale. Are you a tree lopper or arborist working the Albany region? Featured spots start at $50 a year.
Get a Featured spot ▸How we ranked these
- Google reviews do the ranking. We start with every tree service’s live Google star rating and the number of reviews behind it, pulled fresh from Google Maps.
- Rating, weighted by volume. A perfect score off a handful of jobs isn’t proven yet, so we weight the score by review count, which is why a firm with a deep, proven history leads the list over a smaller near-perfect score.
- Based in the region, verified on the map. We opened each candidate’s own Google Maps listing and read its category to confirm it. A second “Acorn Trees And Stumps” listing turned up with no reviews and a different address but the same phone number, treated as one business and ranked once on its stronger listing.
- 9 genuine operators cleared the bar here. That’s a healthy, deep result for a regional city, we’re not stretching to hit a round number of 10, this is what genuinely qualifies.
Trim Ya Trees
Trim Ya Trees holds a perfect 5.0 across 108 reviews, more than double the next closest operator on this page. Reviewers repeatedly mention careful pruning near power poles and a clean, no-mess finish, a strong general pick for anything from a hedge trim to a full removal.
View listing & contact ▸Cape Tree Service
A perfect 5.0 from 41 reviews. Reviewers call the crew prompt, professional and affordable, with particular praise for tidying up prunings and leaving trees well shaped rather than hacked back.
View listing & contact ▸Arcadia Tree Care
A perfect 5.0 from 27 reviews, based on the Esplanade. Reviewers describe thoughtful, careful cutting rather than a rushed job, worth a call for a tree that needs a considered approach, not just a fast one.
View listing & contact ▸5.0 (7)
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Excluded, below the 4.3 rating floor: Schmick Trees & gardens 3.5 from 16 reviews (Tree service, a genuine local operator with a real track record but well below the bar this list uses).
What tree work actually costs in Albany (2026)
Tree quotes vary more than almost any other trade because size, access and risk change the job completely. These are honest 2026 WA ballpark ranges, GST included, to stop you being badly overcharged, not a quote. Down here specifically, wind and slope are the real swingers: a big marri or peppermint on an exposed hillside block toward Mount Clarence or Mount Melville, catching the full force of a Southern Ocean gale, is a genuinely bigger and riskier job than a young tree on a flat, sheltered block further out toward Spencer Park or Milpara. As everywhere, confirm whether the stump comes out and where the green waste and timber go, both change the price.
| Job | Typical WA range | What changes the price |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 5m) | $320-$780 | Access, proximity to structures, disposal |
| Medium tree removal (5-15m) | $680-$1,950 | Height, canopy spread, power lines, crane vs climb access |
| Large tree removal (over 15m, e.g. a mature marri or karri) | $1,950-$5,800+ | Height, trunk diameter, confined access, need for a crane or EWP |
| Palm removal | $240-$880 | Height, number of trunks, disposal of fronds |
| Stump grinding (per stump) | $145-$430 | Trunk diameter, root spread, access for the grinder |
| Crown lift / canopy pruning | $240-$880 | Tree size, amount removed, power line proximity, access |
| Hedge trimming (per linear metre) | $14-$32 / m | Height, hedge density, shaping vs basic trim |
| Storm or gale-damage callout | $280-$1,200 | Urgency, size of the limb or tree down, access for the crew |
Exposed hillside and coastal blocks push the average up, a big tree taking the brunt of a Southern Ocean southerly is a genuinely bigger, riskier job than the same size tree on a sheltered inland block. Always confirm whether the stump comes out and who deals with the green waste before you book.
Albany-region red flags
- Doorknocking straight after a storm. Albany gets real Southern Ocean weather, and crews appearing right after a gale offering an immediate cash job are the classic setup for rushed, unsafe, overpriced work. Get a written quote like any other job.
- No certificate of currency for insurance. Ask for the actual certificate, not a verbal assurance, especially for work near a home or a shared fence line.
- A phone quote with no one looking at the tree. A big marri on an exposed hillside block is a different job to a young tree on a flat, sheltered lot. A firm price given sight-unseen is a guess that usually gets “corrected” upward on the day.
- Willing to “top” a tree. Topping leaves a tree structurally weak and looking butchered, and it’s not how a qualified arborist reduces a canopy. A crew that offers it straight away hasn’t been trained properly.
- Miles under everyone else’s price for a large removal. A quote well under the rest for a big tree usually means no insurance, no real equipment, or a plan to leave the mess and the stump for you.
Hire checklist
- Certificate of currency sighted. Confirm both public liability insurance and workers’ cover before anyone climbs a tree on your property.
- An arborist actually looks at the tree. Insist on an in-person assessment before a firm price, especially for a large or awkwardly-placed tree on a slope.
- Stump in or out, written down. Confirm whether the price includes stump grinding or removal, several of the operators above specialise in stump work specifically, ask if that’s a separate booking.
- Where the waste goes. Ask whether green waste and timber are hauled away, mulched on site, or left for you.
- Slope and access checked. A hillside block near Mount Clarence or Mount Melville may need rope access or a different approach than a flat suburban yard, make sure the quote reflects the actual site.
- Recent local reviews. A recent review describing a job like yours, in Albany or the Great Southern specifically, is worth more than a big star average from years ago.
Frequently asked
How did you rank these tree loppers?
By their live Google star rating and the number of reviews behind it, pulled fresh from Google Maps, weighted so a deep, proven track record can outrank a smaller near-perfect score. It’s the same review-weighted method we use across every trade on this site.
Why is Albany Stump Grinding ranked last if it’s rated 5.0?
Because it only has 1 review so far. Our formula weights a rating by how many reviews back it up, a flat 5.0 from one job isn’t proven the same way a 5.0 from 108 jobs is. It’s still a genuine, review-backed local operator, just newer.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Albany?
Generally not for an ordinary tree on your own residential block, but street verge trees belong to the City of Albany, not the homeowner, and heritage or significant trees can be protected. Check with the council before removing anything on or near the verge, or if the tree looks like it could be a registered significant tree.
Does the stump come out with a removal?
Not always, stump grinding is often quoted separately, and at least one operator in this cluster specialises in it. If a tree removal quote doesn’t mention the stump, ask, it’s usually a separate line item.
What qualification should the crew have?
Look for a crew with an arborist qualified to at least AQF Level 3 (Certificate III in Arboriculture), current public liability insurance with a certificate of currency, and a WorkSafe-compliant approach to working at height near power lines, all standard for a properly run tree business anywhere in WA.
How often is this page updated?
Monthly. Ratings and review counts move, new operators earn their spot, and we re-pull the data so the list stays honest and current.
Are you a tree lopper in Albany?
Get in front of homeowners who need a tree down safely, a stump ground out, or storm damage cleared by a crew that knows the coast. Claim your free listing, or ask about a Featured spot on this page.
Get featured ▸ Claim your free listingRankings based on Google review data collected 12 August 2026. Ratings change, we re-check monthly. Blue Collar Business · Western Australia’s Trades & Home Services Directory.