Top 8 tree removal and tree lopping services on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast's best rated tree loppers, from Coomera to Coolangatta. Every business here has a real local base, an ABN that matches its name and years of Google reviews. Many trees on the Gold Coast need council approval before they come down, so check the rules below too.
Last reviewed October 2026 by 
Steven Piper
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- 4.9average Google rating
- 2offer 24/7 emergency work
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What we check for every listing
- A real businessAn ABN that matches the trading name, a named owner and a real local base. No call-forwarding fronts.
- ReputationA strong record of Google reviews built up over years, not a handful.
- Qualified crewArborist qualifications and insurance as the business states them. Ask to see certificates.
- Direct contactPhone numbers and links go to the business itself.
The best tree loppers on the Gold Coast
Ranked on reputation, qualifications, experience and the range of work each business takes on. Ratings are from Google Maps.
Rankings are editorial and no business pays to be listed or to move up. Any paid placement is labelled Featured. Qualifications and insurance are as each business states them, so ask to see certificates. How we make money
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JC Tree Services
Gaven base, covers the whole Gold Coast
Best for big removals with a diploma arborist in charge
- Owner Jez Copley holds a Diploma of Arboriculture, completed in 2013, the business says.
- Lists 24 hour storm call-outs and writes arborist reports for council applications.
- Says it is a qualified member of the Queensland Arboricultural Association.
More about JC Tree Services
JC Tree Services is a Gaven company run by owner Jez Copley, who completed a Diploma of Arboriculture in 2013 and describes himself as a Level 5 arborist. The business advertises more than 30 years of experience and says it is a qualified member of the Queensland Arboricultural Association.
It handles removals, pruning, lopping, palm work, land clearing and stump grinding, and writes arborist reports. It also lists 24 hour storm and emergency call-outs. According to the company, it carries public liability insurance and covers its staff through WorkCover.
- Based in
- Gaven
- Qualifications
- Diploma of Arboriculture (AQF Level 5), QAA member
- Insurance
- $20 million public liability, plus WorkCover for staff
- Does
- Removal, Arborist reports, Emergency, Stump grinding
- Emergency
- 24/7, the business says
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Mick Brewer Tree Services
Molendinar depot, covers the Gold Coast
Best for family crew with an AQF Level 5 arborist
- States AQF Level 3 and Level 5 arborist qualifications.
- Offers arborist reports, tree health assessments and tower hire alongside removals.
- Works seven days a week from a Molendinar depot, the business says.
More about Mick Brewer Tree Services
Mick Brewer Tree Services is a family-run business working from a depot on Activity Crescent in Molendinar. It says it has been servicing the Gold Coast for more than 10 years and states AQF Level 3 and Level 5 arborist qualifications.
Work covers removals, lopping, pruning, palm removal and cleaning, land clearing and stump grinding. It also offers arborist reports, tree health assessments and tower hire, and sells mulch. The business says it is fully certified and insured and available seven days a week.
- Based in
- Molendinar
- Qualifications
- AQF Level 3 and Level 5 arborists
- Does
- Removal, Pruning, Arborist reports, Palms
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Frontier Tree Services
Molendinar base, covers the Gold Coast
Best for council-sensitive jobs needing a consulting arborist
- Trading since 1991, according to the company.
- QAA Approved Contractor, with director Simon Lonsdale listed as a QAA Approved Consultant.
- AQF Level 5 arborist handles reports; climbers hold at least AQF Level 3, it says.
- Uses cherry pickers (EWPs) and other specialist gear, the company says.
More about Frontier Tree Services
Frontier Tree Services has worked on the Gold Coast since 1991, according to the company, and runs from Molendinar. Director Simon Lonsdale is listed by the Queensland Arboricultural Association as an Approved Consultant, and the business itself is a verified QAA Approved Contractor.
The company says an AQF Level 5 arborist handles consultancy and reports, while its climbing arborists hold at least AQF Level 3. It offers removals, pruning, palm cleaning, stump grinding and arborist reports, and says it carries public liability, professional indemnity and workers compensation cover.
- Based in
- Molendinar
- Since
- 1991
- Qualifications
- AQF Level 5 consulting arborist, QAA Approved Contractor
- Insurance
- $20 million public liability, plus professional indemnity and workers compensation
- Does
- Removal, Pruning, Arborist reports, Stump grinding
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Tree Essence
Nerang base, covers the Gold Coast, Scenic Rim and Tweed
Best for removals and palms with a Level 5 arborist on hand
- AQF Level 5 arborists write reports for Gold Coast, Scenic Rim and Tweed councils.
- Founder is a Diploma-qualified arborist and Queensland tree climbing champion.
- QAA Approved Contractor.
More about Tree Essence
Tree Essence is a family-run Nerang business started in 2013 by Jamie Montgomery, who began as a sub-contract climber on difficult removals for other tree companies. He finished a Diploma in Arboriculture in 2012 and has placed at state and national tree climbing championships, according to the QAA listing.
The consulting arm is staffed by AQF Level 5 arborists, the business says, and writes reports for council and development applications, tree disputes and project arborist work. Crews handle removals, pruning, palm care, cabling and bracing, and habitat creation. Customers often mention Jamie's eye for palm health and pest problems.
- Based in
- Nerang
- Since
- 2013
- Qualifications
- AQF Level 5 arborists, diploma-qualified founder
- Does
- Arborist reports, Pruning, Palms, Removal
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Mint Tree Services
Miami base, covers the Gold Coast
Best for storm clean-ups and fallen trees, day or night
- Advertises a 24 hour emergency call-out for fallen trees.
- Handles palm removal and cleaning, stump grinding and green waste in one visit.
More about Mint Tree Services
Mint Tree Services lists an address on Marine Parade in Miami and works across the Gold Coast. It describes its team as qualified arborists and covers tree removal, lopping, palm removal and cleaning, stump grinding, mulching, land clearing and green waste removal. It also takes on garden clean ups and landscaping.
The business advertises a 24 hour emergency call-out for fallen trees. Reviewers mention a crew led by Beau and careful work near houses and fences.
- Based in
- Miami
- Does
- Removal, Emergency, Palms, Stump grinding
- Emergency
- 24/7, the business says
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Jungle Jess
Bonogin base, covers the Gold Coast and hinterland valleys
Best for dangerous trees and hinterland blocks
- A Level 5 arborist handles dangerous-tree determinations, the business says.
- Also identifies pest species for council removal exemptions.
- Owners are on every job with their own climbing crew.
More about Jungle Jess
Jungle Jess is a husband and wife arborist business based in Bonogin. Jess and Wil hold Level 3 and Level 5 arborist qualifications between them, the business says, and one of them is on every job with their own climbing and ground crew rather than subcontractors.
Their reports cover the cases that matter most on the Gold Coast: dangerous-tree determinations by a Level 5 arborist, pest species identification for council exemptions, council removal applications and development assessments. They also write insurance, neighbour dispute and body corporate reports, and do removals, pruning, palm cleaning and stump grinding.
- Based in
- Bonogin
- Qualifications
- Level 3 and Level 5 arborists, QAA members
- Does
- Arborist reports, Removal, Pruning, Palms
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GC Tree Solutions
Covers the Gold Coast, including Southport, Robina, Miami, Burleigh Heads and Nerang
Best for tricky removals needing cranes or cherry pickers
- Climbing arborists hold Certificate III in Arboriculture, the business says.
- Brings in cherry pickers and cranes where a job needs them.
- Claims more than 10 years of experience.
More about GC Tree Solutions
GC Tree Solutions is a Gold Coast arborist crew that covers suburbs from Southport and Nerang down to Burleigh Heads and Miami. It says its climbers hold Certificate III in Arboriculture and claims more than 10 years of experience.
The business does removals, including large and hazardous trees, plus pruning, palm cleaning and stump grinding. According to the company, it uses chainsaws, chippers, cherry pickers and cranes where needed, and carries public liability insurance.
- Qualifications
- Certificate III climbing arborists
- Insurance
- Public liability and other relevant insurances
- Does
- Removal, Large trees, Pruning, Palms
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Arrow Tree Services
Tallai base, covers the Gold Coast and hinterland
Best for family crew for hinterland and acreage removals
- Claims more than 25 years of experience in the tree industry.
- Offers free quotes, advice and risk assessments, the business says.
- Sells mulch and firewood from its Tallai yard.
More about Arrow Tree Services
Arrow Tree Services is a family business based in Tallai, in the hills behind Mudgeeraba. It claims more than 25 years in the tree industry and says its arborists are qualified and certified, and that the business is fully insured.
The crew handles removals and felling, side trimming, canopy lifting, palm maintenance, fruit tree pruning, block clearing and stump grinding. It also supplies mulch and sells firewood for pick-up from Tallai. Free quotes and risk assessments are on offer, according to the business.
- Based in
- Tallai
- Does
- Removal, Pruning, Stump grinding, Land clearing
How much does tree removal cost on the Gold Coast?
Typical ranges for South East Queensland. Your quote depends on the job, so get two to compare.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small tree removal, under 5 m | $250 to $800 |
| Medium tree removal, 5 to 10 m | $800 to $2,500 |
| Large tree removal, 10 to 20 m | $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Very large tree, over 20 m | $4,500 and up |
| Pruning or trimming, per tree | $200 to $1,200 |
| Palm removal, per palm | $250 to $1,200 |
| Stump grinding, small stump under 30 cm | $150 to $300 |
| Arborist report | From about $300 |
Typical ranges in South East Queensland from published Australian cost guides and marketplace data, checked October 2026. Prices include GST where the source gives it. Access, powerlines, the species, how much green waste goes and whether a crane is needed move a quote the most.
Do you need council approval on the Gold Coast?
City of Gold Coast protects many trees on private land. Check before any work starts, because penalties fall on the owner.
What's protected
Assessable vegetation: trees over 4 m tall, trunks over 40 cm around at 1.3 m, and anything mapped on the Vegetation Management Overlay. That covers most mature trees.
When you don't need approval
Trees close to an approved house, shed or garage, along a boundary fence, within 1.5 m of a pool fence, pest species confirmed by a Level 3 arborist, or trees a council Level 5 arborist deems dangerous.
When you do
Lodge a development application for operational works, vegetation clearing. Fees and supporting documents depend on the type of application.
Check first
Run the council's self-assessment checklist or call 07 5582 8708. Body corporate land follows separate rules.
Official source: City of Gold Coast. More detail in our Gold Coast tree removal rules guide.
Trees near powerlines
Energex looks after the lines up to the first point of contact on your property, and normally trims trees growing into street powerline clearance for free. Lines past your first property pole are yours to keep clear. Never trim near powerlines yourself.
Neighbour's tree over the fence
You can cut overhanging branches and roots back to your boundary, unless a protection order covers the tree. If branches overhang more than 50 cm and sit under 2.5 m, a Form 3 notice gives your neighbour at least 30 days to deal with them. For higher branches, you can cut back to the boundary yourself or apply to QCAT.
Storm damage
A tree down on the house or across the driveway? Get people clear first, then call for help. 2 of the businesses on this list say they do 24/7 emergency work.
Lopping, pruning or removal: what are you asking for?
Most people say lopping when they mean any tree work. To an arborist, lopping means cutting branches back to stubs between natural branch points. Arborists generally discourage it, because the tree regrows weak shoots that can break off later. Pruning to AS 4373, the Australian Standard for pruning amenity trees, cuts at natural branch points instead.
Pruning takes out selected branches to lift, thin or reduce the crown while keeping the tree healthy. Removal takes the whole tree down, usually piece by piece on a suburban block, and the stump is ground out as a separate job.
Not sure which you need? Ask for a quote on both. A good operator will tell you when pruning will do the job.
How we chose these tree services
We built the list from public information, then checked each business by hand.
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Build a long list
We started with tree services on the Gold Coast found through Google Maps, the Queensland Arboricultural Association and local searches from Coomera to Coolangatta and up into the hinterland.
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Weed out the fronts
Tree lopping is full of keyword websites that forward calls to whoever pays. We checked each business's ABN, owner and base, and dropped any we couldn't confirm.
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Check reputation
Shortlisted businesses needed a strong, consistent record of Google reviews over years. A few glowing reviews wasn't enough.
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Read their own details
Qualifications, insurance, services and service area come from each business's own website. If a detail was unclear, we left it out.
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Rank the list
Ranked on reputation, qualifications, experience and the range of work each business takes on.
What doesn't affect ranking
- Payment. No business pays to be listed or to rank higher.
- Size or advertising spend.
- Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll recheck it.
Tree removal on the Gold Coast: questions people ask
How much does tree removal cost on the Gold Coast?
A small tree under 5 m usually costs $250 to $800 to remove, a medium tree of 5 to 10 m $800 to $2,500, and a large tree of 10 to 20 m $2,000 to $5,000. Access, powerlines, the species and green waste removal move the price most. Stump grinding is usually quoted separately.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree on the Gold Coast?
Often, yes. The City of Gold Coast protects what it calls assessable vegetation: trees more than 4 m tall, trees with a trunk more than 40 cm around at 1.3 m above the ground, and vegetation mapped on its Vegetation Management Overlay. Some work is exempt, such as trees close to an approved building or along a boundary fence (distances depend on lot size), within 1.5 m of a pool fence, or judged dangerous by a council Level 5 arborist. Anything else needs an operational works application for vegetation clearing. Read our Gold Coast tree rules guide.
What qualifications should a tree lopper have?
Qualifications vary a lot in this industry, so ask. Look for a crew with an AQF Level 3 arborist qualification, current public liability insurance you can see a certificate for, and a Level 5 consulting arborist if you need a report for council.
Can I trim a tree near powerlines myself?
No. Energex tells owners to always hire a professional for any vegetation near powerlines. Energex maintains lines up to the first point of contact on your property and normally trims trees growing into street powerline clearance for free. Lines past your first property pole are yours to keep clear, using a professional.
Should I get the stump ground at the same time?
It's usually cheaper to book it with the removal, because the crew is already on site. Most tree services quote stump grinding as a separate line item, so ask for it in your quote.
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