5 best arborists on the Gold Coast homeowners don’t want you to know
Ah, tree work — the bane of every homeowner afraid of heights. You want to remove that out-of-place palm tree, but the risks and effort needed outweigh your willingness to climb.
You might think of hiring a local arborist to get the job done, but commissioning an unfamiliar business has all sorts of complications too. In the worst-case scenario, the arborist could botch the task and cause more damage!
Lucky for you, many of us in our team have been regular customers of arborists operating on the Gold Coast. We can confidently say that we experienced all the good, the bad, and the great of tree workers in the city.
So, if you have or plan to have a property on the Gold Coast, here are a few arborists you should add to your contacts immediately.
How much does it cost to hire an arborist on the Gold Coast?
It costs around $800 to $1,200 or $70 to $150 per hour to hire an arborist on the Gold Coast. The final pricing will depend on the number of trees removed, their sizes, and the additional landscape report.
1. JC Tree Services
Location: Gaven, Gold Coast
Contact: [email protected], 0418 451 814
Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
We can’t talk about arborists on the Gold Coast without including JC Tree Services in the discussion.
Operating all across the city, it offers a wealth of services fit for every tree-related problem homeowners may have. This includes pruning, stump removal, and tree reporting.
However, the company’s assurance that only accredited professionals handle tree work impressed our team the most. In short, their services are guaranteed to be up to high-quality standards.
Only a few arborists on the Gold Coast have a Level 3 accreditation from the Queensland Arboricultural Association, let alone a company with all its staff holding Level 3 and up accreditations. JC Tree Services is one of those companies.
We also noticed that JC insists that its staff personally attend to tree inspection reports. This means clients might have to wait a while before receiving their reports and survey quotes when the company has a busy schedule.
However, the same strict guidelines ensure that clients have a cleaner backyard because the staff always tidy up the surroundings after tree-cutting.
On the plus side, the company always schedules its operations on days that would least disturb the neighborhood, primarily on weekends and holidays when most people are away from their homes.
Second to none
“What an amazing service, the skills and professionalism of the team are second to none. This was a particularly difficult job that was executed with skill and precision.”
– Mark Hanscomb, Google Review
Excellent job
“J CTrees were great, the guys were polite, friendly, and got into the job. They informed me what they were doing and any issues they might have had. No meow at the end as they cleaned up.”
– Lindsay Stenniken, Google Review
2. Tree Essence
Location: 2/19 Jay Gee Ct, Nerang
Contact: [email protected], 1300 487 333
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
If you have a property in Nerang, Tree Essence is your best bet for clearing out-of-place trees and overgrowths without any mistakes. Whether it’s a dead stump or a persistent eucalyptus, they have the right tools and the expertise to complete the task efficiently.
The company even offers safer and eco-friendly alternatives to the more harmful practices in tree works like tree lopping and pruning.
Best of all, we found an amazing fellow in lead arborist Jaime. Jaime not only boasts a deep understanding of horticulture but also great communication skills.
Our team easily grasped the process Jaime and his assistants needed to carry out. They even advised us on preventing plant overgrowth and keeping the backyard healthy.
In addition to the usual tree services, Tree Essence offers specialized services. This includes fairy light installations, habitat creation, and cable and bracing.
Due to the high demand for their services, clients can expect the prices to be higher than those of nearby arborists and tree work services.
Despite the higher cost, the company continues to prove its worth through its quality service with the efficient use of the latest equipment and tools.
Beyond expectations
“I found this company to be very professional and my wife couldn’t believe how clean and tidy the yard was after they had finished. I would highly recommend your service to everybody.”
– Robert Anderson, Google Review
Professional and knowledgeable
“So professional and knowledgeable, and they take such pride in their work. What is overwhelming out of control trees one minute, is a tidy and clean garden the next! And, much tidier than when they arrived! I also love the herbal/garden remedy recommendations from Ruben.”
– Brigid Avery, Google Review
3. Professional Tree Works
Location: 18 Ramly Drive, Burleigh Heads
Contact: 1800 004 656
Hours:
- Monday to Saturday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Professional Tree Works puts customer satisfaction at the forefront of its services. The company’s high standards can instantly be seen in its fast assessment reports and billing process, giving clients enough time to consider advice and options.
It also maintains communication lines with its clients and even accepts custom requests, including 24-hour emergency tree work services and landscaping.
We learned that its services are in high demand after stormy days when arborists are needed to clear road blockages and fallen trees.
Although the company provides tree lopping and pruning services—potentially harmful practices—property owners can rest assured that Professional Tree Works’ arborists employ approved methods to trim branches without harming the tree.
The company also provides free consultations with experts and professionals to plan the steps when tree lopping or pruning is necessary.
Even our team was amazed by the arborists’ care and attention to detail, ensuring that damage to the tree and the property was minimized.
What’s more amazing is that its services are offered at competitive prices with little to no additional charges.
The only negative thing we can nitpick about Professional Tree Works is the need for discount packages because prices can easily balloon for services covering large areas or multiple trees.
This flaw, however, pales in comparison to the range and level of service people can enjoy via Professional Tree Works.
Respectful, prompt, and thorough
“Professional Tree Works is the most professional and competent service I have ever come across. Glenn and his team are honest, reliable, efficient, and proficient with every aspect of their work. Glenn’s knowledge, experience, and professionalism are next to none. He goes above and beyond to do everything required and way more.”
– Simone Skrobar, Google Review
Responsive and punctual
“Glen and the team at Professional Tree Works as indicated here, [are] very professional, polite and on time. The job was done in a good time frame from booking to completion, conducted professionally, and safely. The quality of workmanship for the job we had done was spot on and at a fair price, would not hesitate to use Glenn and the team again.”
– Nick Bowes, Google Review
4. Mick Brewer Tree Services
Location: 32 Activity Cres, Molendinar
Contact: [email protected], 0415 852 040
Hours: Open 24 hours
With over a decade of experience under its belt, Meick Brewer Tree Services is the best option for everything tree-related in Molendinar, Southport, and nearby areas.
We found that the company is particularly popular in residential and commercial areas near the beach, as they specialize in palm tree-related works.
We were particularly fascinated with the arborist’s tools and equipment for reaching tricky and out-of-bounds areas. For the same reason, most of the company’s work involves debris cleaning after storms and earthquakes.
Best of all, the company is available 24/7. Clients can easily contact Mick Brewer and his team for tree removal, lopping, stump grinding, land clearing, and mulch sales.
That said, customers outside Molendinar and Southport might have a harder time scheduling the arborist’s services due to its limited area of operations.
However, they can still avail themselves of Mick Brewer’s horticulture services, but they might have to wait a few days for the arborists to arrive.
So, if it’s an emergency, we advise you to contact your nearby arborists instead of waiting for days.
Very professional
“I booked Mick & his team to cut back and clean up some Golden cane and Alexandra’s palm from around the pool area. They did an awesome job [and] were fast and efficient.
[They] checked [if] I was 100% happy and cleaned up after with minimal debris in [the] pool. I even received a follow-up call to ensure all was good with the job completed.”
– Belinda Blackford, Google Review
Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable
“Mick and his team did an absolutely amazing job today removing all of our trees. The boys worked so hard in the heat, got it done so quick, cleaned up the entire place afterward, and were so friendly, professional, and knowledgeable.”
– Stephanie Saez, Google Review
5. Gold Coast Stump Busters
Location: Gaven, Gold Coast
Contact: [email protected], +61 403 182 352
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
When it comes to removing nasty tree stumps, there’s no better choice than Gold Coast Stump Busters.
With over two decades of experience–among the longest active arborists in the city–there’s no place in the city that head honcho Jake and his team haven’t visited yet. It’s no wonder the team can accomplish almost any work quickly, even with just a few staff.
Clients can also be assured that its operators are qualified professionals and follow every safety and procedural guideline to a tee.
Best of all, the company provides free on-site tree assessment and price quotations to help with the next big decision.
Before availing yourself of Gold Coast Stump Busters’ services, we advise avoiding its tree lopping and pruning services due to inconsistencies in the service’s quality.
Several previous customers we interviewed shared with us how several arborists had limited experience in tree lopping, causing unintended damage to the tree and its surroundings.
These problems, so far, have been solved. Over the past years, Stump Busters has held regular staff training and evaluation to maintain its top-quality services.
When we recently tried availing of the company’s services, its current arborists were knowledgeable about tree care and left minimal waste in the area.
Very positive experience
“We were about to start construction on our demolished/cleared land plot but [the] builder identified tree stumps that needed removal.
Jake/Belinda [were] extremely helpful – they understood time is money and arranged for [a] same-day site visit to give me a quote and get to [the] job soon after, to minimize delay to construction. [The] workmanship is amazing, stump gone like it never existed.”
– Tadanori Kokubun, Google Review
Job done in no time
“The prompt attention to the work carried out by Gold Coast Stump Busters was greatly appreciated. We had 12 trees cut down and the work was done in a very professional manner. The process of cutting the trees down, mulching, stumping, and cleaning up was incredible.”
– Denise Rice, Google Review