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Tree Services Carlton | Local Arborist Services Without the Drama
Need tree services in Carlton? Tomahawk Tree Services helps local homeowners and property owners sort out tricky trees, overgrown branches, stubborn stumps and vegetation that needs a proper plan.
Carlton is a dense urban suburb where tree work tends to happen in very constrained conditions. Mature street trees, established elms and planes, and garden specimens on compact residential blocks all feature in the work we do here. Access through narrow passages, proximity to heritage buildings and the significance of the established street canopy all add context to any tree job in this area.
We provide tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, tree maintenance, tree cleanup and chipping and hedge maintenance across Carlton and nearby areas. Because Carlton sits within Melbourne City Council, some tree work may need council advice or a permit before it begins. We can help you understand what needs checking before work starts.
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Why choose us?
We specialise in tree pruning, removal, stump grinding, and emergency tree care services. Our team comprises certified arborists and trained professionals dedicated to delivering quality results while prioritising safety and environmental sustainability.
Affordable
We offer clear, upfront pricing and straightforward services.
Fully Insured
We protect you, your site and our staff with $20 million public liability insurance
Local knowledge
Our deep local knowledge of
Carlton
ensures the best care for your trees and the environment.
Our process is simple and effective
Call our team or fill out our booking form to arrange a site visit and a quote.
We’ll assess the tree(s) and explore all of the options available to you.
Affordable pricing that considers your unique needs and budget - We'll beat any other quote you've received*.
High-quality tree services delivered to top notch standards. Plus, we'll tidy up your site at the end.
Tree questions from arround
Carlton
Yes. Melbourne City Council has a Significant Tree Register and applies protections to notable trees within the city limits. Carlton has some significant specimen trees in private gardens and heritage properties, and any tree on the register or meeting certain size criteria will require council approval before removal. Check Melbourne City Council's planning maps or their Significant Tree Register for your specific address.
Tree removal or significant pruning on a rental property needs to be organised and approved by the landlord, not the tenant. If you're a tenant with a genuine safety concern, document it in writing to your landlord and request action. If the landlord doesn't respond to a safety issue, you may have grounds to escalate through Consumer Affairs Victoria. We can carry out the work once the appropriate parties have authorised it.
Properties near heritage buildings or public parks can have additional planning controls beyond the standard tree protections. Melbourne City Council takes the broader streetscape and heritage context seriously in Carlton. If you're planning tree work near a heritage property or within sight lines of significant public open space, it's worth checking with the council's planning team before proceeding.
We can help with the practical tree assessment and supporting documentation for a permit application. Melbourne City Council's permit process requires an arborist report in many cases, and we can provide that. We'll be upfront about what the application involves and what the likely outcome is before you go to the effort of lodging it.
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What our customers say about our work
“The team was on time, worked efficiently, and left everything clean. Would definitely recommend.
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“Excellent service and great job…thanks to the crew.”
“Absolutely amazing! Very professional, efficient and reliable. 100% recommend for any job, big or small.”
“A big job made to look easy. Great communication with friendly and efficient service. Thanks, Tom.”
I would highly recommend Tom and his services. He was very reasonably priced, and did an amazing job.”
“I had a really good experience recently when Tom and the team came out to my property and removed four large fir trees”
“Tom is an Absolute legend! Well priced, great communication and great job done!”
“Tom gave fantastic service from start to finish. The arborist was professional, knowledgeable, and left everything clean and tidy.”
“I gave Tom a call about mulching some trees that I had and he turned up within an hour and smashed it straight out. He also gave me some really good quotes about cutting some massive trees down”
“Tom is an absolute legend! Well priced, great communication ande great job done!”
“Tom gave fantastic service from start to finish. The arborist was professional, knowledgeable, and left everything clean and tidy."
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“Couldn’t be happier. Tom was amazing, easy to deal with and clearly knew his stuff. The team was on time, worked efficiently, and left everything clean. Would definitely recommend.”
“Really good service, very prompt and professional”
“A big job made to look easy. Great communication with friendly and efficient service. Thanks, Tom.”
“I had a high edge and some large trees that needed cutting back. The team got it done fast and at a great price. It looks great!”
“Absolutely amazing! Very professional, efficient and reliable. 100% recommend for any job, big or small.”
“A big job made to look easy. Great communication with friendly and efficient service. Thanks, Tom.”
“Had a cyprus that needed to be removed. Tom’s communication perfectly and left no mess. Would highly recommend!”
“Fantastic service! Quick, professional, and cleaned everything up perfectly. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience — highly recommend.”
“The team got in and out quickly and left no mess, couldn't be happier!”
“Expert arborists who deliver incredible results.”
“Unmatched expertise and dedication to landscaping perfection every time.”
“Tom is great. Clear communication and got my two pine trees removed so fast.”