- Serving the Surf Coast & Nearby Areas
Our qualified arborists provide professional tree services for coastal properties, specializing in hazardous removal and storm preparation.
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Surf Coast Award Winning
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What We Do
A tree that was once a source of shade and habitat can eventually become a threat to the client’s property or simply outgrow its location. Whether a tree is structurally unsound, damaged by severe Southern Ocean winds, or no longer fits the landscape, we provide safe, efficient removal services. We specialize in dismantling large trees on steep, heavily wooded coastal blocks, ensuring the client’s home and assets are fully protected.
All our work is carried out to Australian Standards (AS4373-2007: Pruning of Amenity Trees), ensuring the long-term health and structure of the client’s trees. We focus on weight reduction to prevent limb failure during intense coastal weather and canopy thinning to improve light. By following these strict standards, we prevent the damage caused by “lopping” and help the client’s native trees stay safe and healthy.
Leaving a stump behind can create trip hazards and attract pests to the client’s property. We use powerful grinding equipment to remove stumps well below ground level, allowing you to reclaim the space for new planting, retaining walls, or construction. It is the cleanest way to finish a tree removal and prevent any future regrowth in the client’s bushland garden.
If you have trees or large piles of green waste that you have cut down yourself and need gone, we can help significantly reduce your property’s fire load. Our high-capacity wood chippers make quick work of branches and timber, allowing us to completely clear the site and remove all debris. We leave the client’s Eastern View property clean, tidy, and completely free of green waste.
Whenever possible, we aim to balance property safety with Eastern View’s highly sensitive Otway biodiversity. If a tree needs to be reduced but the trunk remains stable, we can create custom habitat hollows for native birds, gliders, and possums. This allows you to manage the risk of the tree while still providing a vital home for local wildlife in the native scrub.
Navigating local council overlays on the Great Ocean Road requires professional expertise. Our Level 5 Arborists provide comprehensive reports for planning permits, insurance claims, and hazard assessments. A Level 5 Arborist report offers the highest standard of technical detail, giving you the best chance of a smooth approval process with the Surf Coast Shire.
Whether you are preparing a new steep block for construction or managing severe bushfire risks on a heavily wooded property, we provide comprehensive land clearing services. We efficiently remove trees, undergrowth, and debris to get the site completely ready for its next stage. Our team works safely to help you meet strict Surf Coast Shire regulations and Bushfire Management Overlays.
Yuccas and palms are common in coastal landscaping, but they can quickly become overgrown, drop messy fronds, or develop invasive root systems. Because these plants are incredibly heavy and fibrous, they require specialized equipment to handle safely on difficult terrain. We offer fast, efficient removal of these tricky plants and their stubborn stumps, opening up the client’s property for better use.
A well-maintained hedge is essential for property privacy and acting as a protective windbreak against Great Ocean Road breezes. Our professional hedge shaping and trimming services keep the client’s boundary plantings dense, healthy, and perfectly structured. From small residential screens to larger coastal windbreaks, we ensure the client’s hedges look immaculate while promoting healthy growth.
How we deliver: We confirm your booking time in advance and message you if anything changes on the day.
How we deliver: A plain-English scope and a quick video walkthrough so you can see exactly what we’re recommending and why.
How we deliver: We’ll tell you if a permit is likely needed and can point you in the right direction for overlays and requirements.
How we deliver: Before-and-after photos/video as needed, plus a simple summary of what was done (and what to watch for next).
How we deliver: Brush chipped/stacked as agreed, lawns raked, and hard surfaces blown down—no mess left behind.
How we deliver: Qualified arborist oversight, appropriate PPE, and safe work methods suited to the site conditions.
Homes, Rentals, & Body Corporate
Playgrounds & Drop-off Zones
Public Safety & Habitat
Reports & Removal for Builds
Pre-Sale Tidy & Risk Checks
Common-Area Tree Management
We can perform selective tree pruning in Eastern View to filter views of the ocean while ensuring we don’t compromise the stability of the tree or your privacy.
Yes. Many homes here have challenging driveways. We have 4WD vehicles and specialized equipment to handle Moggs Creek steep access.
Generally, you are allowed to prune branches back to your boundary line, provided it doesn’t harm the tree’s health. We always recommend a quick chat with your neighbor first to keep things friendly. If you’re unsure, we can provide a site visit in Torquay to give you expert advice, ensuring the pruning is done legally and safely without causing any future disputes.
Fantastic services and price. Very responsive and professional. Highly recommend
Craig
Eastern View
Very professional and did a great job removing our trees. Will definitely call again if need more trees removed.
Eli
Eastern View
James
Torquay
Ocean Road Tree Services is dedicated to providing professional tree care throughout Torquay, from the heritage gardens of Old Torquay to the coastal properties in Woomba Park and the growing community of Torquay North. Our team of qualified arborists understands the unique challenges posed by the Surf Coast’s coastal winds and salt-heavy air. We offer comprehensive services including hazardous tree removal, weight-reduction pruning to Australian Standards, and emergency storm preparation to ensure your property remains safe and beautiful year-round.
Committed arborists passionate about preserving the Surf Coast’s trees. Trusted partners delivering professional, safe, and sustainable tree care across the Surf Coast and Geelong region.
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Our Certified arborists provide expert tree care.