Looking for tree lopping on the Gold Coast? Apex Tree Services is a local arborist team based in Tallebudgera, cutting back overgrown, overhanging and unsafe trees across the southern Gold Coast and Tweed. Every job is led by Dave, a qualified Level 3 Climbing Arborist, and we carry $20 million public liability insurance.
Call 0417 748 030 or request a free quote.
Tree lopping vs proper pruning
Most people say “tree lopping” when they mean cutting a tree back. Strictly speaking, lopping means chopping branches off at random points and leaving stubs. That can make a tree weaker, lead to rot and cause fast, weakly attached regrowth that is more likely to fall in a storm. The Australian pruning standard (AS 4373) recommends against it.
When you book tree lopping with us, you get the result you are after (a smaller, tidier, safer tree) done the right way. We cut back to natural branch points so the tree stays healthy and keeps its shape, and we will tell you honestly if a tree is better removed than cut back.
Our tree lopping services on the Gold Coast
- Cutting back branches overhanging your house, roof, gutters, sheds and fences
- Reducing the height and spread of large or overgrown trees
- Removing dead, dying and damaged branches
- Trimming and cleaning up palm trees
- Thinning dense trees to let in light and reduce wind load
- Full tree removal when a tree cannot be saved
- Stump grinding to finish the job
- Storm damage make-safes and insurance-ready reports
Why choose Apex for tree lopping on the Gold Coast?
- Qualified arborist on every job: led by a Level 3 Climbing Arborist, with consulting Level 5 Arborists for formal assessments and reports
- $20 million public liability insurance
- Local and owner-operated: based in Tallebudgera and working the southern Gold Coast and Tweed since 2020
- Clean and tidy: we leave your yard neat when we finish
- Rated 5.0 on Google from 17 reviews (see us on Google)
- Free quotes for homes, body corporates and strata, commercial and civil sites
Areas we service
We provide tree lopping and tree care across Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Valley, Burleigh, Currumbin, Bonogin, Mudgeeraba, Robina, Varsity Lakes and Tweed Heads.
Tree lopping FAQs
How much does tree lopping cost on the Gold Coast?
It depends on the size of the tree, how much needs to come off, access to the site and whether the green waste needs removing. We come out, look at the tree and give you a fixed price quote for free.
Do I need council approval to cut back a tree?
Some trees on the Gold Coast and in the Tweed are protected by council rules. We will let you know if a permit is likely to be needed before any work starts. You can read more on our FAQs page.
Will cutting my tree back hurt it?
Not when it is done properly. Pruning to the right points keeps the tree healthy and reduces the chance of branches failing. It is the old-style “lop and leave stubs” approach that causes problems, which is why we do not do it.
Book tree lopping on the Gold Coast
Call Dave on 0417 748 030 or send us your details for a free tree lopping quote anywhere on the southern Gold Coast and Tweed.