Core Service
Tree Removal
Sometimes a tree needs to go — whether it's dead, dangerous, storm-damaged, or simply in the wrong spot. We handle removals of all sizes safely and efficiently, from tight suburban sections to large rural properties.
- Sectional dismantling for confined spaces
- Crane-assisted removal for large trees
- All green waste chipped and removed
- Site left clean and tidy
- Council consent advice if needed
Most Requested
Pruning & Trimming
Good pruning keeps trees healthy, looking sharp, and clear of buildings, power lines, and neighbours' boundaries. We prune to industry standards for long-term tree health.
- Crown reduction and thinning
- Deadwood removal
- Clearance pruning (buildings, lines, fences)
- Formative pruning for young trees
- Fruit tree pruning
For Healthy Ecosystems
Fracture Pruning
Not every tree needs to come down. Fracture pruning (also called coronet cuts or veteranisation) deliberately mimics the way limbs break in nature, creating the rough ends, hollows and standing deadwood that wildlife depends on. It's a way to keep declining or over-mature trees standing while turning them into thriving habitat.
- Creates habitat for birds, insects, fungi and bats
- Natural-looking coronet and fracture cuts
- Retains standing deadwood and monoliths safely
- An ecological alternative to full removal
- Ideal for native restoration and large old trees
Structural Strengthening
Cabling & Bracing
When a tree has a weak fork, a split, or heavy limbs that could fail, removal isn't the only answer. We install cabling and bracing systems that take the load off vulnerable unions and stems — reducing the risk of failure and letting you keep a valued mature tree safely in place.
- Dynamic and static cabling systems
- Bracing rods for cracks and splits
- Support for co-dominant stems and weak unions
- Reduces failure risk in storms and high winds
- Regular inspection and maintenance advice
Maintenance
Hedge Trimming
From small box hedges to towering macrocarpa shelter belts. We handle one-off tidy-ups and regular scheduled maintenance to keep your hedges looking sharp all year.
- Formal and informal hedges
- Height reduction
- Shelter belt maintenance
- All clippings removed
- Regular maintenance plans available
24/7 Available
Emergency Callouts
When a storm hits or a tree comes down unexpectedly, you need someone fast. We offer rapid-response emergency callouts across Dunedin to make your property safe again.
- Rapid response after storms
- Fallen tree clearance
- Temporary make-safe work
- Insurance report assistance
Professional
Arborist Reports
Need a professional tree assessment? We provide written arborist reports for resource consent applications, insurance claims, property purchases, and dispute resolution.
- Resource consent assessments
- Pre-purchase tree reports
- Insurance and storm damage reports
- Tree health and risk assessments
- Written by qualified arborists