Best tree loppers in Morley and Midland (2026)
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These are the best-rated tree loppers and arborists working Morley, Bayswater, Midland and the wider Swan Valley corridor, ranked on real Google reviews, not on who paid us. This is a leafy, established stretch of Perth. Bayswater, Morley, Noranda and Bedford were built out through the 1950s to 1970s and carry a lot of big mature gums, jacarandas and peppermints now well past 60 years old, plenty of them close to power lines, fences and roofs. Head east into Guildford, Middle Swan, Bellevue and the Swan Valley and you’re into bigger blocks, remnant tuart and marri woodland, vineyards and horse paddocks, where tree work often means a genuinely large removal or a native vegetation clearing question rather than a tidy suburban prune. Midland itself sits at the hinge between the two, established streets on one side and Swan Valley bush on the other, and newer estates like Ellenbrook add young street trees still under council establishment programs. What follows is the genuine local operators, what tree work actually costs in Perth in 2026, the permit trap that catches out more homeowners here than almost anywhere else in WA, the warning signs of a dodgy job, and a checklist to run before you pay a deposit.
Featured tree loppers
These spots are for Morley and Midland 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 Morley, Bayswater, Midland or the Swan Valley? 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 5.0 off a handful of jobs isn’t proven yet, so we weight the score by review count. That’s why an operator with hundreds of reviews can sit above one with a flawless score from a small sample, and why we’ve kept each firm’s real record, star average and review count, right in front of you.
- Eight genuine operators, not padded to ten. We found eight tree services with a real, verifiable run of reviews genuinely based in this corridor. We’re not stretching that to ten with weak or out-of-area listings.
- Based in the corridor, verified on the map. Tree work is a mobile trade, so a lot of operators show up in every nearby search. We opened each candidate’s own Google Maps listing and read its street address to confirm it, rather than guessing from the business name. We left off several well-reviewed operators whose address put them in Mundaring, the Perth CBD or a cluster already covered, so you’ll see those on other pages.
- Real tree services only, not nurseries or landscapers. We list tree loppers, arborists and stump-grinding crews, not plant nurseries selling stock trees or general landscaping outfits that occasionally take down a tree. Google’s own category tag for each business was checked against what it actually does.
- Paid spots are labelled, and never jump the queue. When a business pays for a “Featured” spot it’s marked as such. The review-based order below does not change to favour a payer. Right now, no spots are sold.
Tree Aesthetics
A 4.9 across 478 reviews is the deepest genuinely strong record in the whole cluster, and it edges out even Lumberjacks’ huge volume on the weighted score because the rating sits that fraction higher. Based in Hazelmere on the Guildford side of the corridor, they run a full-service operation, tree removal and pruning with qualified arborists, plus a firewood and mulch yard that a lot of the reviews focus on. If you’re calling about a tree coming down, ask specifically for the arborist team and get the removal scoped and quoted separately from any wood or mulch you might want out of it.
View listing & contact ▸Lumberjacks WA
884 reviews at a 4.8 average is a genuinely huge volume for a Perth tree service, base at Malaga right in the middle of the cluster. A run this size, with a note about a pensioner discount and consistently mentioned clean-up, tells you they’re doing the day-to-day suburban tree work at scale across Morley, Bayswater and beyond. Reviews call out fair pricing and quick turnarounds on jobs from a single pruned fruit tree to a full palm removal. Worth asking, given the volume, for a specific booking date rather than a vague window.
View listing & contact ▸Top Notch Tree Surgeons (Boorn Wirin / Tree Spirit)
Based right in Bayswater with a 4.9 across 62 reviews, reviewers repeatedly flag work done safely around power lines and a genuinely tidy clean-up after big jobs. It’s a women-owned local operation trading as Tree Spirit, and the reviews read as consistent across pruning, dead-wood removal and full tree take-downs rather than skewed to one job type. A solid pick if your tree is anywhere near overhead wires, which is common on Bayswater and Morley’s older blocks.
View listing & contact ▸5.0 (38)
4.8 (40)
4.6 (196)
4.8 (25)
4.3 (11)
A note on the order: Tree Aesthetics (4.9 from 478) and Lumberjacks WA (4.8 from 884) both run genuinely large operations across this whole corridor and either is a safe first call for most jobs. Top Notch Tree Surgeons (4.9 from 62) is the standout for anything near power lines in Bayswater and Morley. Toward the Swan Valley end, All Sawted (Ellenbrook) and B&C Tree Services (Middle Swan) are the closer calls if you’re out past Midland dealing with big old native trees rather than a suburban backyard job. Alex’s Tree Lopping sits just over the Mirrabooka boundary but is genuinely the nearest highly-rated option for Morley’s western edge, so we’ve included it here rather than force it onto a coastal Stirling page it doesn’t really belong to.
What tree work actually costs in Perth (2026)
Tree quotes vary more than almost any other trade because size, access and risk change the job completely. These are honest 2026 Perth ballpark ranges, GST included, to stop you being badly overcharged, not a quote. Two things move the price more than anything else in this corridor specifically. The first is whether the stump comes out or stays, grinding a stump is priced separately from the felling and adds real cost, so a quote that looks cheap may just be leaving a stump in your lawn. The second is where the green waste and timber go, if you want everything mulched and hauled away that’s more truck time and tip fees than a job where you keep the wood for firewood or let the crew leave the mulch on site, which some crews will actually discount for.
| Job | Typical WA range | What pushes it up |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 5m) | $300-$700 | Access, proximity to structures, whether it’s leaning or already storm-damaged |
| Medium tree removal (5-15m) | $700-$2,000 | Height, canopy spread, power lines nearby, crane vs climb access |
| Large tree removal (over 15m, e.g. mature gum or Marri) | $2,000-$6,000+ | Height, trunk diameter, confined access, need for a crane or EWP, council/DWER permit status |
| Palm removal | $250-$900 | Height, number of trunks, disposal of fronds |
| Stump grinding (per stump) | $150-$450 | Trunk diameter, root spread, access for the grinder, depth requested |
| Crown lift / canopy pruning | $250-$900 | Tree size, amount removed, power line proximity, access |
| Hedge trimming (per linear metre) | $15-$35 / m | Height, hedge density, shaping vs basic trim |
| Green waste removal / haul-away (per job) | $100-$400 | Volume, whether mulched on site or hauled to tip, tip fees |
| Storm damage / emergency callout | $400-$1,500+ | After-hours rates, urgency, whether a tree is on a structure or blocking access |
The two real price swingers here are stump-in-or-out and where the mulch and timber go, always confirm both before you compare quotes, because a bare “tree removal” line can quietly exclude either. Big old native trees, Marri, tuart and mature gums common through Bayswater’s older streets and the Swan Valley, cost more to fell safely than a young street tree because of trunk diameter, weight distribution and what’s underneath the canopy. And near overhead power lines, which is common on Morley and Bayswater’s older blocks, expect a premium for a crew qualified and insured to work that close, cutting that corner is exactly where people get hurt or burn a house down.
The permit trap: verge trees, DWER and tree registers
This is the one that catches out more Perth homeowners than almost any other tree-work issue, and it’s worth its own section. A tree growing on the road verge in front of your house, even one you’ve watered and pruned for twenty years, is legally council property in both the City of Bayswater and the City of Swan. You cannot remove or drastically prune a verge tree without council permission, and doing it anyway can mean a fine and a bill to replace it. If your block came with a subdivision or development approval, check the conditions, retention of specific trees is a common condition and removing a protected one without approval can void parts of your approval or trigger enforcement action. Out toward Middle Swan, Herne Hill and the Swan Valley fringe, clearing native vegetation, including native trees, can require a clearing permit from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) under state law, this applies even on private land in some circumstances and is separate from anything council requires. Some significant or heritage trees are also on a local tree register with extra protection. A tree service that’s actually done the work locally will ask which of these applies to your tree before they quote, if a crew doesn’t mention permits at all when you describe a verge or a big native tree, that’s a gap worth pressing on.
Don’t get ripped off: red flags
- Doorknocking straight after a storm. Crews that appear in the neighbourhood right after wind or storm damage, offering an immediate cash job, are the classic setup for rushed, unsafe and overpriced work. Take a number, check them properly, and get a written quote like any other job.
- No certificate of currency for insurance. Ask for the actual certificate of currency for public liability insurance, not just a verbal “yeah we’re insured.” Tree work is dangerous and a fallen limb can total a car or a roof, you want proof the cover is current, not just claimed.
- A phone quote with no one looking at the tree. A genuine tree quote needs eyes on the tree, its height, lean, proximity to structures and power lines, and access for equipment. Anyone quoting a firm price sight-unseen over the phone is guessing, and the guess usually gets “corrected” upward on the day.
- Happy to “top” a tree. Topping, hacking the crown off flat, is bad arboriculture that leaves a tree structurally weak and often triggers worse regrowth. A crew that offers to top a tree instead of a proper crown reduction either doesn’t know better or is taking the fastest, cheapest option regardless of the tree’s health.
- A quote around half of everyone else’s. Tree removal is genuinely dangerous work with real equipment, insurance and disposal costs behind it. A quote sitting at roughly half the others usually means no insurance, no proper waste disposal, or a plan to cut corners on rigging that puts your property and their crew at risk.
- No mention of council or DWER permits when they’re clearly needed. If your tree is on the verge, under a subdivision condition or native bush out past Midland, and the quote doesn’t raise permits at all, that’s a red flag, not a shortcut, it’s your name on the fine if it goes wrong.
- Cash-only, no ABN, no AQF Level 3 arborist on the crew for big jobs. For anything beyond a basic prune, especially near power lines or structures, you want a crew with a properly qualified arborist (AQF Level 3 or above), not just blokes with chainsaws and a trailer. Ask who’s supervising the job.
- A big deposit up front. Tree work doesn’t need materials ordered in advance the way a build does. Be wary of a large deposit demand before any work has started, a modest deposit with the balance on completion is standard.
Before you hire: quick checklist
- ABN, insurance and a certificate of currency. Confirm a current ABN and ask to see the actual public liability insurance certificate 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 is given, not a phone-only quote for anything beyond a small job.
- Stump in or out, written down. Confirm whether the price includes stump grinding or removal, or whether that’s a separate line, before you compare quotes.
- Where the waste goes. Ask whether green waste and timber are hauled away, mulched on site, or left for you to keep as firewood, and whether that changes the price.
- Verge, subdivision or native vegetation check. If your tree is on the road verge, under a subdivision retention condition, or native bush toward Middle Swan or the Swan Valley, ask the crew what permits apply and who’s getting them, and check with City of Bayswater or City of Swan yourself if you’re not sure.
- Power line awareness. If the tree is anywhere near overhead wires, confirm the crew is experienced and insured for that specific risk, this is not a job for the cheapest quote.
- AQF Level 3 arborist for anything major. For a large removal, crown reduction or work near structures, ask whether a qualified arborist (AQF Level 3 or higher) is supervising, not just cutting the invoice.
- Written quote with the scope. Get the tree(s), the scope (removal, prune, stump), waste disposal and price in writing before you pay anything.
- Recent local reviews. A recent review describing a job like yours, in Morley, Bayswater or Midland 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 from Google Maps. We weight the rating by review volume so a firm with a genuinely large, proven track record isn’t leapfrogged by a perfect score from a handful of jobs. We checked each business’s own Google Maps address to confirm it’s actually based in this corridor, and we list only tree services, arborists and stump grinders, not nurseries or general landscapers.
Which areas does this cover?
Morley, Noranda, Embleton and Bayswater at the western end, through Bedford and Malaga, out to Guildford, Hazelmere, Midland, Middle Swan and Bellevue, with Ellenbrook covering the northern edge of the City of Swan and Mirrabooka included as it directly borders Morley. Most of the eight operators cover a broad slice of this corridor rather than one suburb.
Do I need council permission to remove a tree on my own property?
Often not, for an ordinary tree well clear of the verge on a standard residential block. But check three things before you assume you’re clear: whether it’s a verge tree (always council property in both City of Bayswater and City of Swan), whether your subdivision or development approval has a tree retention condition, and whether it’s native bush toward Middle Swan or the Swan Valley that may need a DWER native vegetation clearing permit. A local tree service will usually flag this, but the fine lands on the property owner, not the contractor, so it pays to check yourself.
Why are prices so different for what sounds like the same job?
Because “remove a tree” covers everything from a 3m ornamental in an open front yard to a 20m Marri leaning over a house with power lines through the canopy. Height, trunk diameter, access, proximity to structures and wires, and whether the stump comes out all change the risk and the labour, which is why the range on tree removal is so wide. Get a firm price after someone’s actually looked at your tree.
Why aren’t Trees WA or Swift Trees on this list?
Both are genuine, well-reviewed operators, they’re just based elsewhere. Trees WA is based in Perth’s inner suburbs and appears on our Perth CBD/inner page, and Swift Trees is featured on our Joondalup and northern suburbs page. We place each operator on the cluster page matching its actual address, verified on Google Maps, rather than listing the same big names everywhere.
Are these paid placements?
No. This list is ordered on Google review data. Businesses can pay for a “Featured” spot at the top, which is clearly labelled, but paying never changes the review-based order below. As of this update, no spots are sold.
How much does tree removal cost in Morley or Midland?
As a 2026 guide, a small tree under 5m typically runs $300 to $700, a medium tree (5 to 15m) $700 to $2,000, and a large tree over 15m, common with mature gums and Marri in this corridor, $2,000 to $6,000 or more depending on access, power lines and whether a permit applies. Stump grinding is usually a separate $150 to $450 per stump. These are ballparks to stop you being overcharged, get your own job quoted in writing after someone’s seen the tree.
What qualification should the crew have?
For anything beyond a small prune, 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 you can actually see, and gear suited to the job, chainsaws, rigging, and a chipper or crane for bigger removals. For work near power lines, ask specifically about their experience and safety approach around live wires.
What’s the deal with stumps?
Felling a tree and grinding out the stump are usually priced as two separate jobs. A quote that only covers the fell-and-remove can leave you with a stump in the lawn unless grinding is specified. Confirm up front whether the price includes stump grinding, and to what depth, some quotes grind shallow and the roots resurface later.
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.
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