
Need a tree removed, made safer or professionally assessed in Melville? Ace’s Tree & Garden Service provides tree removal, tree pruning and arborist services for homes, strata properties, commercial sites and building projects across Melville, Myaree and Willagee.
From dead or storm-damaged trees to overhanging limbs and trees affecting planned works, the team can inspect the site, explain the practical options and provide a clear quote. Ace’s is fully insured and has cared for trees and palms across Fremantle and surrounding suburbs since 2000.
- Fully insured tree firm
- Qualified arborist advice
- Removal, pruning and stump options
- Branches and green waste cleared from the agreed work area
Tree Removal, Pruning and Arborist Advice in Melville
A tree does not always need to be removed. In some situations, selective pruning can reduce weight, clear a roofline or improve the tree’s structure while retaining it. In others, removal may be the safer or more practical option because the tree is dead, declining, badly damaged, poorly positioned or incompatible with planned construction.
Ace’s Tree & Garden Service assesses the tree, its surroundings and the reason for the work before recommending an approach. This is particularly important on established Melville properties where mature trees may stand close to homes, fences, swimming pools, sheds, neighbouring gardens, driveways or overhead services.
Call us today for tree removal services in Melville and one of our arborists will come out to consult with you on which tree services are necessary.
When Tree Removal May Be Appropriate
A site assessment may be worthwhile when:
- the tree is dead, dying or showing substantial decline
- the trunk or major limbs have split, cracked or suffered storm damage
- branches are overhanging a roof, driveway, pool or neighbouring property
- the tree is interfering with proposed building, demolition or landscaping works
- roots or canopy growth are creating a concern around structures or access
- the tree has outgrown the available space
- you need an arborist’s opinion on whether pruning or removal is the better option
Visible damage does not always reveal the full condition of a tree, and appearance alone should not be used to decide whether it can be retained. An on-site review allows the team to consider the tree’s form, access, surrounding targets and the safest way to complete the work.
Tree Pruning Melville
Professional tree pruning can address specific clearance, structural and maintenance needs without defaulting to complete removal. The appropriate cuts depend on the tree species, condition, age, location and the outcome required.
Pruning may be considered for:
- deadwood and damaged branch removal
- clearance from roofs, gutters, paths and structures
- selective canopy reduction where appropriate
- removal of crossing, defective or poorly positioned branches
- management of excessive overhang
- improving the balance or structure of an established tree
Our pruning work follows the Australian Standard for pruning of amenity trees, AS 4373. The objective is to complete purposeful work rather than remove more live canopy than the situation requires.
Arborist Melville: Advice Before You Commit
Customers often begin with a request for removal but are unsure whether the whole tree needs to go. An arborist assessment can help distinguish between a tree that can reasonably be managed through pruning and one where removal should be considered.
The quote should identify the agreed scope, access considerations and whether associated work such as stump grinding is included or priced separately. Where a formal written arborist report is required for a development, dispute or authority process, confirm that requirement when enquiring so the correct type of assessment can be arranged.
What Is Included In The Clean-Up?
Tree work can produce a substantial volume of branches, leaves and timber. The quote should clearly state what will be removed from the property and whether any timber, mulch or stump material will remain at the customer’s request.
For the agreed tree work, Ace’s cleans the immediate work area and removes the resulting branches and green waste included in the quotation. Customers who would like usable logs or mulch retained should raise this before the work is scheduled. Stump grinding is a separate stage unless it is specifically included in the accepted scope.
Do You Need City Of Melville Approval?
The City of Melville currently states that it does not regulate trees on private land and that separate permission or development approval is not generally required to remove a privately owned tree. This does not mean every tree in the area can be removed without checking its ownership or site context.
Before arranging work, identify whether the tree is:
- entirely within private property
- a street or verge tree managed by the City
- located on a boundary or shared property
- affected by development approval conditions, a strata process or another property restriction
Street and verge trees should not be treated as private trees. Council policies and planning controls can change, so property owners should confirm the current position with the City of Melville when there is any uncertainty.
Proudly Providing Tree Removal Across Melville And Nearby Areas
Ace’s Tree & Garden Service operates from Duke Street in East Fremantle, with Melville reached through key local routes such as Canning Highway, Stock Road, Marmion Street and Leach Highway.
Melville is an established suburb between Palmyra, Myaree and Willagee, with residential streets, parks and community facilities surrounding its main road connections. Myaree lies directly east and includes both residential areas and the commercial precinct around North Lake Road and Leach Highway. Willagee extends south of Leach Highway and includes established housing, schools and neighbourhood reserves.
The mix of older homes, subdivided blocks, commercial properties and established gardens creates varied access conditions across the area. Providing the property address and access photos when requesting a quote helps the team understand the local site before attendance.

Why Melville Property Owners Choose Ace’s Tree & Garden Service
- Locally based at 33 Duke Street, East Fremantle
- Caring for trees and palms in the wider area since 2000
- Fully insured, with insurance proof available on request
- Qualified arborist input for pruning and removal decisions
- Work completed to the agreed scope with clean-up included
- Residential, strata, commercial and building-project experience
Request A Tree Removal Quote In Melville
For tree removal, tree pruning or arborist advice in Melville, contact Ace’s Tree & Garden Service with the property address, a short description of the concern and photos of the tree where possible.
Call: 0401 336 699
Email: ace@acestgs.com.au
Address: 33 Duke Street, East Fremantle WA 6158




