North Perth climbs. Its streets rise and fall across one of the higher shoulders of the inner north, and from the top of them you catch glimpses of the CBD between the rooftops. Along the way sit Federation cottages and 1930s Art Deco homes on tight lots, many of them shaded by trees that have been standing far longer than the fences around them.
Those mature trees, crowded onto narrow verges and small back gardens, are exactly the kind of work Perth Arbor Services was built for. Our degree-qualified arborists have been looking after North Perth and the wider City of Vincent since 2011, handling removals, pruning, lopping and land clearance seven days a week, with a written quote up front and no obligation to go ahead.
Serving North Perth and Surrounding Suburbs
Working out of Perth, we regularly cover North Perth and the neighbouring suburbs of the City of Vincent, including Mount Hawthorn, Leederville, Highgate, Coolbinia, Mount Lawley, West Perth and the northern edge of the Perth CBD. We are just as at home on the busy stretches near Fitzgerald Street as we are in the quiet lanes behind the Angove Street village.
Not certain your street is on our run? Ring us on (08) 9227 0010 and we will confirm it on the spot.
- North Perth
- Mount Hawthorn
- Leederville
- Highgate
- Coolbinia
- Mount Lawley
- West Perth
- Perth
What We Do in North Perth
Tree Removal North Perth
On North Perth's small character blocks, a tree that once suited the garden can end up looming over a heritage roof or lifting a limestone footing. We remove trees of every size on these tight sites, working carefully around neighbouring fences and narrow rear access, and we clear the debris before we leave.
Tree Pruning North Perth
Where verges are narrow and homes sit close to the street, canopies quickly reach powerlines, gutters and the boundary next door. We prune to Australian Standard AS4373, opening up clearance and keeping trees structurally sound without butchering the shape that suits an older streetscape.
Tree Lopping North Perth
When a tree needs a serious size reduction for safety or clearance, we are straight about what that will do to it. Crude lopping can leave a hazard that regrows worse than before, while a properly planned reduction reaches the same result and keeps the tree healthy. We will tell you plainly which one your situation calls for.
Tree Risk Assessment North Perth
The old peppermints, planes and jacarandas that give North Perth its character can hide decay and structural faults that only show up under inspection. Our written risk assessments document a tree's condition and hazard potential, giving homeowners, strata managers and builders a clear record of due diligence.
Land Clearance North Perth
For infill developments, subdivisions and rebuilds across the City of Vincent, we carry out efficient lot clearance that stays within the council's requirements and keeps protected trees out of harm's way.
Palm Trimming North Perth
Plenty of North Perth gardens still carry the tall palms planted decades ago, and left alone their dead fronds and seed pods turn heavy and dangerous. We trim palms at any height, stripping out spent fronds and fruit before they drop and tidying the crown so the palm looks its best again.
City of Vincent Tree Regulations: What You Need to Know Before Any Work Begins
Tree work in North Perth comes with a few more rules than most people expect. Before you touch a tree on or near your block, it helps to know where the City of Vincent's responsibility sits and where yours begins.
The City of Vincent manages the street trees on verges and in road reserves under its Street Tree Policy. Residents cannot prune, remove or otherwise interfere with a street tree without the City's approval, and damaging or removing council trees or property can be an offence under the City's local laws, with penalties applying. If a verge tree is causing you grief, the City handles the request rather than the resident.
Trees on private land are generally yours to manage, but North Perth has an extra layer to check. The City keeps a Trees of Significance Inventory, and in most cases planning approval is needed before removing or significantly pruning a listed tree. Heritage listings and development-approval conditions can add requirements too, which is common on Vincent's older character streets.
Perth Arbor Services checks all of this before we quote, not after. If an application is needed, we can talk you through what the City expects so it does not stall your project.
Not sure whether your tree work needs City of Vincent approval? Call us first on (08) 9227 0010, and we will give you a straight answer before anything is touched.
Why North Perth Homeowners Choose Perth Arbor Services
There is no shortage of arborists chasing work around the inner north. Here is why North Perth homeowners, strata managers and builders keep coming back to us.
Degree-qualified arborists
Founders Tony Head and Michael Dawson are both degree-qualified arborists who studied Arboriculture at Murdoch University. That training is not just a line on a website; it shapes how every North Perth job is assessed and carried out.
Here since 2011
More than 14 years of residential and commercial tree work across Perth, with the experience to handle anything from a single overgrown backyard tree to a full lot clearance.
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 call-outs when a storm-damaged limb over a character home cannot wait until Monday.
PSHB-aware and equipped
North Perth 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 price confirmed in writing before a single cut is made.
What North Perth Clients Say
North Perth Tree Service Questions, Answered
Can I prune or remove the verge tree outside my North Perth home?
No. Street trees on North Perth verges are managed by the City of Vincent under its Street Tree Policy, and residents cannot prune, remove or interfere with them without the City's approval. Damaging or removing council trees can be an offence under the City's local laws, with penalties applying. If a verge tree is a problem, lodge it with the City or call us and we will point you the right way.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree on my own property in North Perth?
Often not, as trees on private land are generally yours to manage. But the City of Vincent keeps a Trees of Significance Inventory, and in most cases planning approval is required before removing or significantly pruning a listed tree. Heritage listings and development-approval conditions can also apply on North Perth's older streets. Perth Arbor Services checks all of this before we quote, not after.
What is the difference between tree lopping and tree pruning?
Crude lopping can leave a tree weakened and hazardous, regrowing worse than before, while proper pruning reaches the same practical outcome and keeps the tree healthy. Our arborists prune to Australian Standard AS4373. Where a genuine size reduction is needed for safety or clearance, we assess it honestly and tell you plainly which approach your tree actually needs.
Is North Perth affected by the polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB)?
Yes. North Perth sits within Perth's metropolitan Quarantine Area for PSHB, an invasive beetle that attacks a wide range of tree species. If you have susceptible trees on your block, early assessment is recommended, and our arborists can inspect and manage the risk accordingly.
Get a Free Quote for Tree Services in North Perth
Whether you have a tree that has outgrown a character block, branches crowding the powerlines, or you are simply unsure what your property needs, Perth Arbor Services can help. We cover North Perth and the surrounding City of Vincent suburbs 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 get back to you promptly.
Find Us in North Perth
Perth Arbor Services works across North Perth and the neighbouring City of Vincent suburbs, from Mount Hawthorn and Leederville through to Highgate and Mount Lawley.