Tree Services Kardinya
Degree-qualified arborists for Kardinya's mature 1970s gardens — jacarandas, gums and liquidambars now grown to full canopy — right beside the Murdoch University campus. Free written quotes, seven days a week.
Perth's trees
Trusted tree care across Kardinya
When Kardinya's brick-and-tile homes went up through the 1970s and early 1980s, the jacarandas, gums and liquidambars planted in those new front gardens were saplings. Half a century on, they're full-grown canopy trees on generous blocks, and the pruning, root management and occasional removal they now need is genuinely skilled work.
Perth Arbor Services has looked after trees for households and businesses across Kardinya and the wider City of Melville since 2011. Our degree-qualified arborists handle removal, pruning, lopping and land clearance, with one clear written quote agreed before any work begins.
Get a Free Written QuoteTree services we offer in Kardinya
One degree-qualified team for every job, from a single backyard removal to a full lot clearance.
Tree Lopping
When a tree needs heavy reduction for clearance or safety, the method matters. Crude lopping can shorten a tree's life and trigger weak, hazardous regrowth, whereas proper reduction pruning reaches the same result without the damage. We tell you plainly which your tree actually needs.
Learn more →Tree Removal
Forty years of growth on Kardinya's larger blocks has left many gardens with trees that have outgrown their spot, dropping limbs over fences or lifting paving and pipework. We remove trees of any size safely on tight suburban lots, with full site clean-up included.
Learn more →Tree Pruning
Well-timed pruning keeps mature garden trees healthy, balanced and clear of roofs, powerlines and boundary fences. We prune to Australian Standard AS4373, so the work supports the tree's long-term structure rather than just neatening its shape for a season.
Learn more →Tree Risk Assessment
With Kardinya's tree cover now well into maturity, and bushland reserves bordering many properties, ageing limbs and hidden decay are a genuine liability. Our written assessments document faults, disease and hazard potential — a clear record for homeowners, strata managers and schools.
Learn more →Land Clearance
For subdivisions, knock-down rebuilds and new builds around Kardinya, we provide efficient full lot clearance carried out in line with City of Melville 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 on Kardinya's established blocks — grindings cleared away before we leave.
Learn more →City of Melville tree regulations: what you need to know
Tree work in Kardinya comes with rules that catch a lot of residents out. Before you prune or remove anything on or beside your property, it helps to know exactly where the council's responsibility ends and yours begins.
The City of Melville is responsible for all trees on council-managed land, including the trees on your street verge. Residents can't prune, remove or interfere with a verge tree without written approval from the City first. Any damage caused to a council tree through negligent action carries penalties of up to $10,000 under the City's Local Law.
Trees standing on private property are generally yours to manage. That said, if your property is heritage-listed, subject to a development-approval condition, or holds trees listed on a significant tree register, extra approvals can be required before work starts.
Perth Arbor Services will tell you what needs council approval before we quote, not after. If an application is required, we can walk you through it so the paperwork doesn't hold your project up.
Not sure whether your tree work needs City of Melville approval? Call us first on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll give you a straight answer before anything is touched.
Why Kardinya homeowners choose Perth Arbor Services
There's no shortage of arborists working the Kardinya area. Here's why local homeowners, strata managers and businesses keep coming back to us.
Degree-qualified arborists
Founders Tony Head and Michael Dawson both graduated in Arboriculture from Murdoch University, whose campus sits just next door to Kardinya. That training shapes how every job is assessed and carried out.
Here since 2011
More than 14 years of residential and commercial tree work across Perth, from a single backyard removal to full 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
Kardinya falls within Perth's metropolitan Quarantine Area. If you have susceptible species on your block, we can assess and manage them 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 Kardinya 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, fences and reserves.
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 Kardinya?
Free, written and no obligation. Tell us what needs doing and one of our qualified arborists will price it up.
Serving Kardinya & surrounding suburbs
Based in Perth, we work throughout Kardinya and the neighbouring City of Melville suburbs, from Murdoch and Winthrop through to Booragoon, Mount Pleasant and Applecross.
Not sure if we cover your street? Give us a call on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll confirm straight away.
- Kardinya
- Murdoch
- Winthrop
- Bull Creek
- Leeming
- Myaree
- Melville
- Booragoon
- Bateman
- Mount Pleasant
- Applecross
What Kardinya clients say
Kardinya tree service questions, answered
Can I prune or remove a verge tree outside my Kardinya property?
No. The City of Melville is responsible for all trees on council-managed land, including your street verge, 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 Kardinya?
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 holds trees on a significant tree register, in which case extra approvals can be required before work starts. 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?
Crude lopping can shorten a tree's life and trigger weak, hazardous regrowth, while proper reduction pruning reaches the same practical result without the damage. Our arborists work to Australian Standard AS4373 so every cut benefits the tree's structure, and we tell you honestly which approach your tree actually needs.
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 Kardinya affected by the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB)?
Yes. Kardinya 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 Kardinya
Whether you have a tree that needs removing, branches that need pruning or you're simply not sure what your garden needs, Perth Arbor Services is here to help. We service Kardinya 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.