Tree Removal in Bicton
Bicton sits where the Swan River starts to feel the ocean - the stretch of eroded limestone and sandy bays around Blackwall Reach, with Bicton Baths (Kwoppa Kepa, "beautiful water" to the Whadjuk Noongar) tucked at one end of Blackwall Reach Parade and Point Walter just upstream. It's a leafy riverside suburb of established homes on limestone-and-sand blocks, many of them sloping down toward the water with big mature trees that catch the wind off the reach. San's Tree Service does the removal, pruning and clean-up across Bicton, including the awkward riverside jobs.
Removals and storm work on the river
The tallest trees on Bicton's riverfront cop the full wind coming up the reach, and Perth's winter fronts and summer storms find the weak limbs. We handle the planned removals - dead, diseased or over-large trees - as well as storm make-safe when a limb comes down. On the steep, limestone blocks here we take trees down in sections rather than felling them, protecting walls, fences and gardens as we go.
Limestone, access and the trees here
Bicton's eroded-limestone ground and closeness to the river shape both what grows and how we work. Tuarts, big gums and exotics feature in the older gardens, and getting a chipper and grinder down a tight, sloping side passage is half the job - we quote with that in mind. If you'd rather reduce a tree than remove it, see our guide on lopping vs pruning.
The City of Melville rules
Bicton is in the City of Melville. Verge (street) trees need the City's approval before any pruning or removal - cutting one without permission can mean an infringement and the cost of replacing it. Trees inside your own boundary are currently your decision. We'll confirm which applies before we start.
"Highly recommended for tree removal in a safe, efficient and professional manner. A very tall tree removed from my house - very happy with the price and quality of the work." — lo kelly, Google review (San's is rated 5.0 from 23 Google reviews)
Get a free quote in Bicton
Call San's on (08) 9560 6103 or request a quote for free, fixed-price tree work in Bicton. We also service nearby Attadale, Melville and Booragoon.
Tree services in Bicton
Frequently asked questions
Can you remove a tree on a steep or limestone block near Blackwall Reach?
Yes. A lot of Bicton sits on eroded limestone above the river, with sloping blocks and tight access. We remove trees in sections - climbing and roping limbs down under control - so we can work safely on awkward riverside sites.
Do I need council approval to remove a tree in Bicton?
For a verge (street) tree, yes - the City of Melville must approve any pruning or removal, and unauthorised work can attract an infringement plus the cost of replacing the tree. Trees on your own property are currently the owner's decision, though the City has flagged it's developing a policy on retaining mature trees.
Do you grind the stump too?
Yes - we grind stumps in-house after a removal, taking them below ground so the spot is ready to re-turf or replant.