Best tree loppers in the Perth Hills (2026)
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These are the best-rated tree loppers and arborists working Kalamunda, Mundaring, Roleystone and the wider Perth Hills, ranked on real Google reviews, not who paid the most. A young ornamental in a Lesmurdie garden is a different job to a mature jarrah or marri on a sloping Roleystone acreage block, and the crews below deal with both. What follows is the genuine local operators, what tree work actually costs in the Hills in 2026, the site and bushfire-season factors that push prices around up here, the warning signs of a dodgy job, and a checklist to run before you pay a deposit.
Featured tree loppers
These spots are for Perth Hills 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 Kalamunda, Mundaring, Lesmurdie, Roleystone or the surrounding Hills? 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 can lead the list over a smaller near-perfect score.
- Based in the Hills, verified on the map. We opened each candidate’s own Google Maps listing and read its street address to confirm it, rather than guessing from the business name. A couple of well-reviewed Perth-wide tree services turned out to be based down on the coastal plain and appear on other cluster pages instead.
- Real tree services only, not landscapers or lawn care. Businesses Google-categorises as gardeners, landscapers or lawn care are left off this list even if well-reviewed, since that is not the trade this page is ranking.
- 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.
Hills Tree Solutions
Hills Tree Solutions carries the deepest review record in the Perth Hills at 65 reviews and a 4.9 average, based at Sutcliffe Rd in Mundaring. Reviewers consistently mention safe, tidy work on tall jarrah and marri, straightforward quoting and reliable turn-up times, the sort of track record that matters when a crew is climbing a big gum above your roofline.
View listing & contact ▸WA TreeWorks
WA TreeWorks, based on Canning Mills Rd near Roleystone, has the single largest review count on this page at 110 reviews and a 4.8 average. Reviewers describe professional workmanship and competitive pricing across both residential removals and bigger acreage-block clearing, a strong pick if your Hills block has several large trees to deal with in one visit.
View listing & contact ▸Handy Andy’s Trees
Handy Andy’s Trees holds a perfect 5.0 average across 36 reviews servicing Kalamunda and Mundaring. Reviewers highlight friendly, communicative service and careful clean-up on tight hillside driveways, a common headache for tree crews working the steeper Perth Hills streets.
View listing & contact ▸4.9 (31)
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Rounding out the list: Bolton Tree Services and Job Done Trees are smaller, newer-record operators worth a call for straightforward jobs. Perth Hills Stump Grinding is a specialist, book it for stump removal only, not full tree work, and pair it with one of the full-service crews above if you need a tree down as well as the stump out.
What tree work actually costs in the Perth Hills (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. In the Hills specifically, slope and tree species are the biggest swingers: a young ornamental on a flat Kalamunda block is a different job to a mature jarrah or marri on a steep Roleystone or Mundaring acreage, where the tree is bigger, root systems run deeper into granite and clay, and a truck or crane often can’t get close. 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. mature jarrah or marri on a hills block) | $2,200-$6,500+ | Height, trunk diameter, slope, confined access, need for a crane or EWP |
| 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 |
| Green waste removal / haul-away (per job) | $95-$380 | Volume, whether mulched on site or hauled to the tip, tip fees |
| Bushfire season asset-protection clearing (per property) | $450-$1,800 | Block size, fuel load, how much of the perimeter needs clearing |
| Storm damage / emergency callout | $380-$1,450+ | After-hours rates, urgency, whether a tree is on a structure |
Slope and tree species drive most of the variation in the Hills. Flatter Kalamunda and Forrestfield-fringe blocks with younger, planted trees are cheaper and faster to handle, while the steeper streets around Mundaring, Glen Forrest and Roleystone carry genuinely large, decades-old jarrah and marri that cost more to fell safely, and often need a crane or EWP where a truck simply can’t get close. In the lead-up to summer, many crews also quote bushfire asset-protection zone clearing separately from routine tree work, ask whether your job needs both.
Don’t get ripped off: red flags
- Doorknocking straight after a storm. Crews appearing right after wind damage 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. This matters even more on steep Hills blocks where a falling limb can hit a shed, fence line or neighbouring bush.
- A phone quote with no one looking at the tree. Tree size, species and access vary hugely across the Hills, from a young Kalamunda ornamental to a huge Roleystone jarrah. 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 often triggers worse regrowth. A crew offering it as a cheap fix doesn’t know, or doesn’t care about, proper arboriculture.
- Half everyone else’s price. A quote well under the range above on a large 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 leaning tree.
- Stump in or out, written down. Confirm whether the price includes stump grinding or removal.
- Where the waste goes. Ask whether green waste and timber are hauled away, mulched on site, or left for you.
- Native vegetation and bushland check. Large parts of the Perth Hills sit on remnant jarrah and marri bushland or within water catchment areas. Removing native vegetation, even on your own block, can need a permit. Check with the Shire of Mundaring, City of Kalamunda or City of Armadale before a big tree comes down.
- Bushfire season timing. If you’re clearing for a firebreak or asset-protection zone before summer, confirm the crew knows your Shire’s requirements and timeframe.
- Access plan for sloped blocks. Confirm how the crew will get a truck, chipper or crane to the tree, and whether a difficult approach is priced in.
- Written quote with the scope. Get the tree(s), scope, waste disposal and price in writing before you pay anything.
- Recent local reviews. A recent review describing a job like yours, in Kalamunda, Mundaring or Roleystone 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.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in the Perth Hills?
Often yes, more than in flatter suburbs. If your block has remnant jarrah, marri or other native bushland, clearing it, even on private land, can require a permit from the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). Verge trees are always council property. Parts of the Shire of Mundaring also sit within a public drinking water catchment area, where extra rules can apply. A local tree service will usually flag this, but check with your Shire or City yourself if you’re not sure, the fine lands on the property owner.
Why is a Roleystone quote different to a Kalamunda quote?
Mostly slope and tree species. Flatter, more built-up parts of Kalamunda and Forrestfield mostly have younger, planted trees, while the steeper acreage blocks around Mundaring, Glen Forrest and Roleystone carry genuinely large, decades-old jarrah and marri. A bigger, older tree on a steep block costs more to fell safely, and often needs a crane or EWP where a truck can’t get close.
What about bushfire season firebreak and clearing requirements?
Local Shires require firebreaks and asset-protection zones to be cleared before the start of the bushfire season each year, and enforce it. Most tree services in the Hills quote this work separately from routine pruning or removal. Ask your crew whether they know your Shire’s specific requirements and timing.
How much does stump grinding cost on its own?
Generally $145 to $430 per stump depending on trunk diameter, root spread and how easily the grinder can access it, more on a steep or tight block. 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 you can see, and gear suited to steep, treed blocks.
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 the Perth Hills?
Get in front of homeowners who need a tree down safely, a stump ground out, or a firebreak cleared before summer. 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 10 August 2026. Ratings change, we re-check monthly. Blue Collar Business · Western Australia’s Trades & Home Services Directory.