Palm removal and cleaning in the Hills District
Cocos palms drop fruit that rots, attracts bats and rats, and stains paving. They're usually exempt from council approval in the Hills, so removing them is quick. For palms worth keeping, an annual clean keeps them tidy and safe.
Get a free quoteCocos palms (Syagrus) are the most common removal request in suburbs with pools. They're on most exempt species lists, drop heavy fruit clusters, and their fronds are a hazard when they fall. Removal includes the stump if you want it ground.
Bangalow, kentia, date and cabbage tree palms are worth keeping. Cleaning removes dead fronds, seed pods and hanging debris, which also removes the habitat pests use to get onto your roof.
Palms near pools need careful rigging to keep fronds and fruit out of the water. We plan for that.
Price guide
Palm cleaning from around $150 per palm. Cocos palm removal $300 to $900 depending on height and access. Stump grinding extra. Every job is quoted on site at a fixed price.
Questions about palm removal and cleaning
Do I need approval to remove a cocos palm?
In most Hills District cases, no. Cocos palms are typically on the council's exempt species list. Native palms like bangalow and cabbage tree palm may be protected, so we'll check before removing those.
Get a free quote for palm removal and cleaning
Tell us what you need and we'll arrange a site visit with a qualified local arborist. Quotes are fixed price and include clean-up and green waste removal.