Tree Services Melville
Degree-qualified arborists for Melville's tree-lined streets and established gardens, at the heart of the City of Melville between the Swan and Canning rivers. Free written quotes, seven days a week.
Perth's trees
Trusted tree care across Melville
Melville's tree-lined streets and established residential character are part of what makes it one of Perth's most desirable suburbs. Keeping those trees healthy, safe and well-maintained takes more than a handyman with a chainsaw.
Perth Arbor Services has provided professional tree services across Melville and the wider City of Melville since 2011 — and with Murdoch University's campus right here in the district, our degree-qualified arborists are genuinely local. One clear written quote is agreed before any work begins.
Get a Free Written QuoteTree services we offer in Melville
One degree-qualified team for every job, from a single backyard tree to large-scale land clearance.
Tree Lopping
Where significant canopy reduction is needed for safety or clearance, we assess the right approach honestly. There's a meaningful difference between lopping that damages a tree's long-term health and pruning that achieves the same practical outcome properly — and we'll always tell you which applies.
Learn more →Tree Removal
Melville's established housing stock means many properties hold large, mature trees whose roots can encroach on foundations, driveways and ageing infrastructure. We handle removals of all sizes safely and efficiently, with full site clean-up included.
Learn more →Tree Pruning
Regular pruning keeps your trees healthy, structurally sound and clear of powerlines, rooflines and neighbouring properties. We prune to Australian Standard AS4373, so the work benefits the tree rather than just tidying it up for appearance.
Learn more →Tree Risk Assessment
Mature trees are one of Melville's most valued features, but they carry real liability when left unassessed. Our written assessments identify structural faults, disease and hazard potential — a documented record of due diligence for homeowners, strata managers and councils.
Learn more →Land Clearance
For development sites and new builds across the City of Melville, we provide efficient full lot clearance in compliance with local council requirements.
Learn more →Stump Grinding
Once a tree is down, we grind the stump well below ground so it won't regrow or get in the way of paving, lawn or a new build — grindings cleared away before we leave.
Learn more →City of Melville tree regulations: what you need to know
Tree work in Melville isn't as straightforward as it might seem. Before removing or pruning any tree on or near your property, it pays to understand where council responsibility ends and yours begins.
The City of Melville is responsible for all trees on council-managed land, including street verges. Residents can't prune, remove or interfere with verge trees without the City's written approval first, and any damage caused to a council tree through negligent action carries penalties of up to $10,000 under the City's Local Law.
For trees on private property you're generally responsible for management. However, if your property is heritage-listed, subject to a development-approval condition, or contains trees on a significant tree register, additional approvals may be required before any work can proceed.
Perth Arbor Services will advise you on what requires council approval before we quote, not after. If an application is needed, we can guide you through what's required so the process doesn't slow down your project.
Not sure whether your tree work requires City of Melville approval? Call us first on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll give you a straight answer before anything is touched.
Why Melville homeowners choose Perth Arbor Services
We know there's no shortage of arborists serving the Melville area. Here's why local homeowners, strata managers and councils consistently choose us.
Degree-qualified arborists
Founders Tony Head and Michael Dawson both graduated in Arboriculture from Murdoch University, right here within the City of Melville. That shapes how every job is assessed and delivered.
Here since 2011
Over 14 years of residential and commercial tree work across Perth, from a single backyard tree to large-scale land clearance.
ArbWest Professional Members
Certified, insured and held to industry standards that protect you as much as they reflect on us.
Seven days a week
Including emergency response for when a tree cannot wait until Monday.
PSHB-aware and equipped
Melville falls within Perth's metropolitan Quarantine Area. If you have susceptible species on your property, we can assess and manage accordingly.
Written quotes, no surprises
Scope and pricing confirmed in writing before any work begins, so there are no add-ons at the end.
How your Melville tree work happens
A simple, no-surprises process from first call to a clean site.
Free written quote
Call or enquire online and we'll assess the job, flag any City of Melville approvals, and put a clear scope and price in writing before anything is agreed.
Council & PSHB check
Where verge, heritage or significant trees are involved, we confirm what sign-off is needed, and check for polyphagous shot-hole borer risk on susceptible species.
The work, done to standard
Our degree-qualified arborists carry out the removal, pruning or clearance to Australian Standard AS4373, working safely around established gardens and infrastructure.
Clean site, every time
We chip, haul and clear the site completely, grind stumps where needed and leave your property tidy, with aftercare advice for any trees that stay.
Need a tree sorted in Melville?
Free, written and no obligation. Tell us what needs doing and one of our qualified arborists will price it up.
Serving Melville & surrounding suburbs
Based in Perth, we regularly service Melville and every suburb within the City of Melville, between the Swan and Canning rivers — from Applecross and Mount Pleasant through to Kardinya, Winthrop and Willetton.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll confirm straight away.
- Melville
- Applecross
- Attadale
- Bicton
- Booragoon
- Bull Creek
- Bateman
- Kardinya
- Mount Pleasant
- Myaree
- Winthrop
- Willetton
What Melville clients say
Melville tree service questions, answered
Can I prune or remove a verge tree outside my Melville property?
No. The City of Melville is responsible for all trees on council-managed land, including street verges, and you can't prune, remove or interfere with a verge tree without the City's written approval first. Negligent damage to a council tree carries penalties of up to $10,000 under the City's Local Law. If a verge tree is a problem, contact the City or call us and we'll point you the right way.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree on my own property in Melville?
Usually not, as trees on private property are generally yours to manage. The exceptions are where your property is heritage-listed, subject to a development-approval condition, or contains trees on a significant tree register, in which case additional approvals may be required. Perth Arbor Services checks and advises on all of this before we quote, not after.
What is the difference between tree lopping and tree pruning?
There's a meaningful difference between lopping that damages a tree's long-term health and pruning that achieves the same practical outcome properly. Our arborists work to Australian Standard AS4373 so every cut benefits the tree's structure, and we always tell you which approach applies to your situation.
Do you grind out the stump after removing a tree?
Yes. Stump grinding is part of what we do. Once a tree is removed we can grind the stump well below ground level so it won't throw up regrowth or get in the way of paving, lawn or a new build, and we clear away the grindings before we leave.
Is Melville affected by the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB)?
Yes. Melville sits within Perth's metropolitan Quarantine Area for the polyphagous shot-hole borer, an invasive beetle that bores into a wide range of tree species. If you have susceptible trees on your property, early assessment is recommended, and our arborists can inspect and manage the risk accordingly.
How quickly can you attend a storm-damaged or dangerous tree?
We work seven days a week and offer emergency response for storm-damaged or failing trees that can't wait. Call us on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll get a qualified arborist out to you as quickly as possible.
Get a free quote for tree services in Melville
Whether you have a tree that needs removing, branches that need pruning or you're simply not sure what your property needs, Perth Arbor Services is here to help. We service Melville and all surrounding suburbs seven days a week, and every quote is free, written and comes with no obligation.
Give us a call or submit an enquiry online, and one of our qualified arborists will get back to you promptly.