Airport West Tree Removal & Pruning
Tree and palm removal and expert pruning in Airport West by a qualified, insured arborist — free quotes, 7 days a week.
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Tree removal and pruning in Airport West, done properly
Airport West homeowners call Aps Tree Removal for three things: a tree that has to go, a tree that needs a proper prune to stay safe, and a palm nobody else wants to touch. We do all three, in Airport West and the neighbouring suburbs of Niddrie, Tullamarine and Gowanbrae, with a qualified arborist on every job and a clean-up that leaves the yard tidier than we found it.
The nearest suburbs we also cover are Niddrie (2 km), Tullamarine (2 km), Gowanbrae (3 km), so a job in Airport West is often paired with one next door. 2 of the reviews on this site are from customers in Niddrie, Tullamarine and Gowanbrae, next door to Airport West.
Every tree job in Airport West begins with Api on site. He looks at the species, the lean, the decay, what is under the drop zone and how the chipper will get close, then tells you what he would do — remove, reduce or leave alone — and what it will cost. Nothing is cut until you have that in writing.
Pruning is about the right cut, not the most cuts. We remove deadwood and hazard limbs, lift the canopy off roofs, sheds and driveways, thin a dense crown so wind moves through it instead of pushing on it, and clear power-line and neighbour boundaries. Trees pruned properly stay healthy and need less attention; trees hacked back sprout weak regrowth and become a bigger problem in Airport West gardens within a couple of seasons.
Tree Removal & Pruning in Airport West — what we do
Hazardous tree removal
Dead, leaning, split or storm-damaged trees taken down in sections.
Palm removal
Cocos, cotton and date palms removed trunk and all.
Hazard & clearance pruning
Deadwood out, canopy lifted off roofs, lines and boundaries.
Crown thinning & shaping
Wind through the canopy, light into the garden, the tree kept.
A tip from Api
Autumn and winter are the best time to book pruning in Airport West: deciduous trees are bare, so the structure is easy to read, and the wounds seal before the growing season. Removals we do year-round.
The full service pages: Tree & Palm Removal and Tree Pruning — every one available in Airport West.
Guides from Api: Tree removal near me: how to find the right crew in Melbourne's west · Professional tree removal vs tree lopping: why the method matters in Melbourne
Do you need a permit to remove a tree in Airport West?
The rule that applies to a tree in a Airport West garden is the Activities and General Amenities Local Law 2018 — here is what it says.
Moonee Valley’s Activities and General Amenities Local Law 2018 (clause 4.31.1) says a person must not carry out works to a significant tree or canopy tree without a permit, unless the works comply with the council’s Tree and Canopy Protection Guidelines.
A canopy tree is one with a total trunk circumference of 110 cm or more measured 1.5 m above the ground, a multi-stemmed tree whose combined circumference reaches 110 cm at that height, or any tree 150 cm around at ground level. Removal goes through a Tree Removal Permit application, and the council may ask for an arborist’s or engineer’s evidence for claims about condition or damage.
Significant trees are also protected through Schedule 2 to the Environmental Significance Overlay in the planning scheme, and the state canopy-tree clause covers the residential zones.
Source: Moonee Valley City Council — trees on private property. Read 13 September 2026; councils change their local laws, so Api checks the current rule when he quotes.
Across Victoria since 15 September 2025
Clause 52.37 Canopy Trees
A canopy tree is a tree more than 5 m tall, with a trunk circumference over 0.5 m at 1.4 m above the ground and a canopy at least 4 m across. In a residential zone a planning permit is needed to remove, destroy or lop one in a residential zone if the lot is vacant, or, where there is an existing house, if any part of the trunk is within 6 m of the narrowest street frontage or 4.5 m of the rear boundary.
Dead trees, emergency and safety works, maintenance pruning and listed weed species are exempt; councils usually condition a permit on planting a replacement canopy tree, and most decide these through VicSmart in about ten business days.
What this means for you: tell Api where the tree sits on the block and he will tell you whether a permit is needed before anything is cut — and where one is, we can prepare the arborist assessment the application needs.
Tree removal jobs by Api and the crew
Real jobs, real photos — Api, the crew and the truck, across Melbourne’s north-west. Nothing staged, nothing stock.
What customers near Airport West say
Matt
Gowanbrae · Feb 2021
Api and his team are some of the nicest people I have ever met. They did a fantastic job for us and I would highly recommend them. I will definitely be using they’re services again.
Belinda
Niddrie · Jan 2023
Very prompt and efficient
Tree removal around Airport West
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At Aps Tree Removal, we simplify the tree and hedge removal experience with a clear, step-by-step approach.
Contact us
Want to learn more? Call 0422 856 090 or send the form and speak with Api.
Get a quote
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On-site inspection
A quick, thorough site assessment — species, access and risks.
Professional removal
Clean and safe work, chipped and cleaned up — no mess, no hassle.
What clients across Melbourne’s north-west say
paul stumpo
3 Sept 2025
Api and team done a excellent job cutting my two pencil trees down in no time cleaned up good I'LL Recommend Api to any one that wants excellent job d…
Sneha
28 Aug 2025
Api and his team did a fantastic job in cutting down 3 big pear trees and pruning other trees in the front-yard. The whole process of getting the quot…
Thomas Atkinson
12 Aug 2025
Api and the team did a great job working hard, doing lots of pruning removing trees, as well as pruning my ginormous oak tree. They worked tirelessly…
leo Baldacchino
7 Aug 2025
Api and he’s team did a sensational job removing a numerous amount of large trees from my backyard! Communication was above exceptional, friendly and…
K Y
7 Aug 2025
Api and his team have done a beautiful job. Api pruned trees and trimmed tall hedges for us. Api also removed rubbish and cleaned the place tidily. We…
Emily Joseph
28 July 2025
Amazing work done by API and his team! Great communication and very friendly people. Would defiantly use again in the future and recommend to friends…
Jacob Xavier
18 June 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 Stars I recently hired Aps tree removal company and couldn’t be more impressed with their work. From start to finish, Api and team was profess…
The Visiting Vet
24 May 2025
Removed some trees from our property, was very quick and have done an amazing job in a very quick time. Highly recommend.
jeff ramos
27 Mar 2025
Api and his team were an absolute gents! honest and caring. Removing tree stumps and several bushes. He was very clear to what is in-scope and out of…
Rob Licciardo
23 Mar 2025
Pleasure to have API and his crew a challenging job to cut down 6 x 40 foot dangerously overgrown trees at my residence in Keilor this week . The Enti…
Natalie
17 Jan 2025
Absolutely fantastic service! Very quick, efficient, and super professional - Api and his team is the best for any tree job. He was able to prune and…
Ramani R
4 Dec 2024
Great job. Thank you
Airport West Tree Removal & Pruning — common questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Airport West?
Yes, if it is a “canopy tree”: 110 cm or more around the trunk at 1.5 m (stems of a multi-trunk tree added together), or 150 cm at ground level. Moonee Valley’s local law requires a Tree Removal Permit for works to a canopy or significant tree, and the state canopy-tree clause applies as well. Across Victoria, Clause 52.37 Canopy Trees also applies since 15 September 2025: a planning permit is needed to remove, destroy or lop one in a residential zone if the lot is vacant, or, where there is an existing house, if any part of the trunk is within 6 m of the narrowest street frontage or 4.5 m of the rear boundary. Api checks both at the quote.
How much does tree removal cost in Airport West?
Removal is priced on the work involved — climbing versus felling, how much has to be roped down, chipper access and stump grinding — not on the suburb. The quote is free, written, and covers the clean-up.
How long does it take?
Usually inside a fortnight, sooner if the tree is dangerous. We do not double-book: when the crew is in Airport West, it is on your job.
Can you get in if the access is tight?
Yes — most of the trees we remove are in backyards with a standard side path. Where there is no path at all we can still do it; it takes longer and the quote reflects that.
What happens to the waste?
Chipped on the street and taken away, or left as mulch if you want it. Larger logs are cut to size and removed unless you ask for firewood.
Can you save the tree instead of removing it?
Often, yes. Deadwooding, a crown reduction or a canopy lift solves most of the reasons people want a tree gone — it is dropping branches, it is over the roof, it is blocking light. Api will tell you which option makes sense for the tree in front of him.