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 provides professional tree services across Melville and the wider City of Melville area. Our team of degree-qualified arborists has been helping local homeowners, businesses and councils with tree removal, pruning, lopping and land clearance since 2011, seven days a week, with written quotes and no obligation to proceed.
Serving Melville and Surrounding Suburbs
Based in Perth, we regularly service Melville and all suburbs within the City of Melville including Applecross, Attadale, Bicton, Booragoon, Bull Creek, Bateman, Kardinya, Leeming, Mount Pleasant, Murdoch, Myaree, Palmyra, Winthrop and Willetton.
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call on (08) 9227 0010 and we'll confirm straight away.
- Applecross
- Attadale
- Bicton
- Booragoon
- Bull Creek
- Bateman
- Kardinya
- Leeming
- Mount Pleasant
- Murdoch
- Myaree
- Palmyra
- Winthrop
- Willetton
What We Do in Melville
Tree Removal Melville
Melville's established housing stock means many properties are home to large, mature trees with root systems that can encroach on foundations, driveways and ageing infrastructure. We handle tree removals of all sizes safely and efficiently, with full site clean-up included as standard.
Tree Pruning Melville
Regular pruning keeps your trees healthy, structurally sound and clear of powerlines, rooflines and neighbouring properties. Our arborists prune to the Australian Standard AS4373, ensuring the work benefits the tree rather than just tidying it up for appearance.
Tree Lopping Melville
Where significant canopy reduction is needed for safety or clearance, we assess the right approach honestly. There is a meaningful difference between lopping that damages a tree's long-term health and pruning that achieves the same practical outcome properly. We will always tell you which one applies to your situation.
Tree Risk Assessment Melville
Mature trees are one of Melville's most valued features, but they carry real liability when left unassessed. Our written risk assessments identify structural faults, disease and hazard potential, giving homeowners, strata managers and councils a documented record of due diligence.
Land Clearance Melville
For development sites and new builds across the City of Melville, we provide efficient full lot clearance in compliance with local council requirements.
Palm Trimming Melville
Palms are a signature feature of Melville's riverside streets, but untrimmed fronds and seed pods become heavy, untidy and hazardous over time. Our arborists trim palms of all heights safely, removing dead fronds and fruit before they fall, and leaving your palms clean, healthy and looking their best.
City of Melville Tree Regulations: What You Need to Know Before Any Work Begins
Tree work in Melville is not 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 cannot prune, remove or interfere with verge trees without written approval from the City first. Any damage caused to a council tree through negligent action carries penalties up to $10,000 under the City's Local Law.
For trees on private property, you are generally responsible for management. However, if your property is heritage-listed, subject to a development approval condition, or contains trees listed 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 does not slow down your project.
Not sure whether your tree work requires City of Melville approval? Call us first on (08) 9227 0010, and we will give you a straight answer before anything is touched.
Why Melville Homeowners Choose Perth Arbor Services
We know there is no shortage of arborists serving the Melville area. Here is 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, located right here within the City of Melville. This is not just a credential on a website; it shapes how every job is assessed and delivered.
Here since 2011
Over 14 years of residential and commercial tree work across Perth, with the experience to handle everything 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 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.
Melville Tree Service Questions, Answered
Can I prune or remove a verge tree outside my Melville property?
No. Verge trees in Melville are managed by the City of Melville, and residents cannot prune, remove or interfere with them without written approval from the City first. Damage caused to a council tree through negligent action carries penalties up to $10,000 under the City's Local Law. If a verge tree is causing problems, contact the City or call us and we will point you in the right direction.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree on my own property in Melville?
In most cases no, as trees on private property are generally your responsibility to manage. However, if your property is heritage-listed, subject to a development approval condition, or contains trees listed 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.
What is the difference between tree lopping and tree pruning?
There is a meaningful difference between lopping that damages a tree's long-term health and pruning that achieves the same practical outcome properly. Our arborists prune to the Australian Standard AS4373, ensuring the work benefits the tree rather than just tidying it up for appearance. Where significant canopy reduction is genuinely needed for safety or clearance, we assess the right approach honestly and will always tell you which one applies to your situation.
Is Melville affected by the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB)?
Melville falls within Perth's metropolitan Quarantine Area for PSHB, an invasive pest that attacks a wide range of tree species. If you have susceptible species on your property, early assessment is recommended, and our arborists can assess and manage the risk accordingly.
Get a Free Quote for Tree Services in Melville
Whether you have a tree that needs removing, branches that need pruning or you are 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.
