Tree Services · Maylands & the river peninsula

Tree Services Maylands

Degree-qualified arborists for Maylands' Art Deco flats, Federation villas and heritage cottages, on the peninsula that curves into the Swan River off the Eighth Avenue strip. Free written quotes, seven days a week.

Degree-qualified arborists Local since 2011 Heritage-tree care
Perth Arbor Services arborist roped high in a eucalyptus, removing limbs against a clear Perth sky
14+years caring for
Perth's trees
Your local arborists

Trusted tree care across Maylands

Art Deco flats, Federation villas and brick workers' cottages sit close together across Maylands, and the trees that shade them have often stood there far longer than the current owners. On a peninsula that curves into the Swan River, those mature canopies define the streetscape as much as the architecture does — which is exactly why they deserve someone who understands them.

Perth Arbor Services has provided professional tree care throughout Maylands and the wider City of Bayswater since 2011, from the Eighth Avenue strip to the quiet riverside streets. Our degree-qualified arborists agree one clear written quote before any work begins.

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What we do

Tree services we offer in Maylands

One degree-qualified team for every job, from a single cottage-garden gum to a full development site.

Tree Lopping

People often ask us to lop a tree back hard, but heavy topping can leave it weaker, uglier and more dangerous than before. We explain the honest difference between crude lopping and a proper reduction that gives you the same clearance, and recommend only what genuinely suits your tree.

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Tree Removal

On the tight blocks and rear laneways typical of Maylands, a failing tree near a heritage cottage or a shared boundary needs careful rigging rather than brute force. We remove trees of every size cleanly, protecting fences, roofs and neighbouring gardens, and clear every last bit of debris.

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Tree Pruning

The jacarandas, plane trees and established gums lining Maylands streets need pruning that keeps them clear of powerlines, gutters and heritage rooflines without spoiling their form. We prune to Australian Standard AS4373, supporting the tree's structure and long-term health.

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Tree Risk Assessment

Many Maylands gardens hold decades-old trees that have never been formally checked. Our written risk assessments identify decay, structural defects and hazard potential — a documented record of due diligence that owners, strata managers and heritage-property owners can rely on and act on.

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Land Clearance

With apartment and townhouse infill steadily reshaping Maylands, we handle site and lot clearance for builders and developers, working in line with City of Bayswater requirements and any approvals that apply before a blade touches a trunk.

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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 Maylands' tight blocks — grindings cleared away before we leave.

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Before any work begins

City of Bayswater tree regulations: what you need to know

Tree work in Maylands comes with rules that catch a lot of residents out. Before you touch a tree on your verge, or a notable one in your own garden, it's worth knowing where the City's authority sits and where yours does.

The City of Bayswater manages all street and verge trees. Residents may carry out only minor pruning of the verge tree outside their home, and anything beyond that needs written authorisation from the City. You can't remove a street tree yourself under any circumstances; only the City does that. Damaging or vandalising a street tree can attract an infringement notice under the City's local laws, and where a tree is lost the City can also recover the cost of removal, replacement trees and years of follow-up maintenance.

Trees on private property are generally yours to manage, but there's an important exception in Bayswater. The City keeps a Significant Tree Register covering both public and private land, and a listed tree, a heritage-listed property or a development-approval condition can all mean approval is required before any work proceeds.

Perth Arbor Services checks what needs council approval before we quote, not after. If an application is needed we can talk you through it so it doesn't hold up your plans.

Not sure whether your tree work needs City of Bayswater approval? Call us first on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll give you a straight answer before anything is cut.

Why locals choose us

Why Maylands homeowners choose Perth Arbor Services

There are plenty of operators willing to quote on a Maylands tree. Here's why local homeowners, strata managers and heritage-property owners keep coming back to us.

Degree-qualified arborists

Founders Tony Head and Michael Dawson both studied Arboriculture at Murdoch University. That training shapes how every tree in Maylands is assessed and every job is carried out.

Here since 2011

More than 14 years of residential and commercial tree work across Perth, from a single cottage-garden gum to a full development site.

ArbWest Professional Members

Certified, insured and held to industry standards that protect you every bit as much as they reflect on us.

Seven days a week

Including emergency response for when a storm-damaged limb over a heritage roof cannot wait until Monday.

PSHB-aware and equipped

Maylands falls within Perth's metropolitan Quarantine Area. If you have susceptible species on your block, we can assess and manage them the right way.

Written quotes, no surprises

Scope and pricing confirmed in writing before any work starts, so you know exactly what you're getting.

How it works

How your Maylands tree work happens

A simple, no-surprises process from first call to a clean site.

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Free written quote

Call or enquire online and we'll assess the job, flag any City of Bayswater approvals, and put a clear scope and price in writing before anything is agreed.

02

Council & PSHB check

Where verge, heritage or significant-register trees are involved, we confirm what sign-off the City needs, and check for polyphagous shot-hole borer risk on susceptible species.

03

The work, done to standard

Our degree-qualified arborists rig and cut to Australian Standard AS4373, working safely on tight blocks and rear laneways between heritage homes.

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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 Maylands?

Free, written and no obligation. Tell us what needs doing and one of our qualified arborists will price it up.

Our service area

Serving Maylands & surrounding suburbs

We're Perth-based and regularly work across Maylands and the neighbouring suburbs of the City of Bayswater, along with the adjoining pockets of Mount Lawley, Inglewood and Ascot just across the boundaries — from the Maylands Peninsula through to Bedford, Morley and Noranda.

Unsure whether your street falls within our patch? Ring us on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll let you know on the spot.

  • Maylands
  • Bayswater
  • Bedford
  • Embleton
  • Morley
  • Noranda
  • Dianella
  • Mount Lawley
  • Inglewood
  • Ascot
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What Maylands clients say

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Can highly recommend Perth Arbor Services. The guys were very friendly, professional and did a magnificent job on our very tall palm trees and the trimming of the other tree was 1st Class. A special shout out to Rowan who came out for an onsite quote. Highly experienced in his knowledge and we will definitely be calling upon Perth Arbor Services in the future! Well done ๐Ÿ‘
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So pleased with the quality service we recieved from Rowan and his team. The council asked us for an arborist report for a Tree Growth Zone smaller than their mandated dimensions. Contacted Rowan and he helped us with the letter straight away. The fee was also very resoanable (fraction of the other quote I had). Highly recommended.
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Just had the team round to remove a 8m palm from ist contact with Chris to finish job everything went very easily they left the yard very clean thank you I have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone
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Saw one of your vehicles rego ending in 388 driving recklessly in traffic and driving in the emergency lane. Not great advertising when you have the company logo on the vehicle...
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The guys (and gal) from Perth Arbor Services were excellent. Chris came to our property to view two large trees and provide a quote. I was immediately impressed at the knowledge and advice he provided. The team turned up on the agreed day and time and were thoroughly professional throughout the process. After, they did a great job of tidying up - very pleased and have no problem providing a five star rating for their service
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Thank you so much to the team at Perth Arbor Services. What a fantastic job. Polite, efficient and concerned to get the right balance for me the client, when it came to the pruning of some of our existing trees. The result was exactly what I wanted and the clean up afterwards...perfect! I would highly recommend them.
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I required quite a lot of work to be undertaken in my back garden, in order to correct a couple of small issues and to tidy it up, as I intend to sell soon. I was visited by Rowan who was very good in explaining how the garden had got to its current state and what was needed to get it to the state that I wanted. A date was agreed with Michael and Shamus and his group turned up exactly at the agreed time. They worked exceptionally hard and undertook the work that created the garden that I wanted. I was impressed that Rowan and Shamus had obviously discussed what was required and how to undertake it. I was soooo impressed that I wanted to give 10 stars, but the upper limit was only 5! If anyone that I know needs this sort of assistance then I will be passing Perth Arbor Services contact details to them.
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Worked with Rowan. He is very experienced with great knowledge as an Arborist and very helpful
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Michael and the team sorted out a fallen tree for us very promptly. Thanks all.
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Maylands tree service questions, answered

Can I prune or remove the verge tree outside my Maylands home?

Only in a limited way. The City of Bayswater manages all street and verge trees; you may carry out minor pruning of the verge tree outside your home, but anything beyond that needs the City's written authorisation, and you can't remove a street tree yourself under any circumstances. Damaging a street tree can attract an infringement notice, and where a tree is lost the City can recover the cost of removal, replacement and follow-up maintenance. 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 Maylands?

Usually not, as trees on private land are generally yours to manage. The important exception is the City's Significant Tree Register, which covers public and private land — a listed tree, a heritage-listed property or a development-approval condition can all mean approval is required first. 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?

Heavy topping can leave a tree weaker, uglier and more dangerous than before, while a proper reduction gives you the same clearance without the harm. Our arborists work to Australian Standard AS4373 so every cut benefits the tree's structure, and we recommend only the approach that genuinely suits your tree.

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 Maylands affected by the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB)?

Yes. Maylands 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 Maylands

Whether a tree needs removing, a canopy needs bringing back under control, or you simply want a straight opinion on what your property needs, Perth Arbor Services is ready to help. We work across Maylands and the surrounding City of Bayswater seven days a week, and every quote is free, written and comes with no obligation.

Give us a call or send an enquiry online, and one of our qualified arborists will be back to you promptly.