Dangerous trees down safely. Yard left clean.
Brett Hockey is a qualified, fully insured arborist with 15+ years climbing and removing big gums across Port Stephens and the Hunter. You deal with him from quote to clean-up, not a call centre.
Brett, on a recent climbOne branch or the whole tree
Every job is quoted, climbed and cleaned up by the same qualified arborist.
Tree removal & pruning
Hazardous, dead or overgrown trees taken down in sections and lowered on ropes, clear of roofs, fences and power lines.
- Dangerous trees
- Crown thinning
- Palm cleaning
- Aerial inspections
- Site clearing
Stump grinding
Stumps ground below ground level, so you can lawn, plant or build over them.
Stump grinding →
Timber milling
Your tree turned into slabs, benchtops or beams.
Milling →
Firewood
Seasoned, split hardwood, year-round.
Firewood →
Tree down, or about to go? Call now, day or night.
Keep everyone clear of the tree and anything it's touching, then call. Brett makes the site safe first and cleans up after.
Power lines involved? Stay well back and call Ausgrid on 13 13 88 first.
You deal with Brett, start to finish
Arbor Culture is Brett Hockey's business. He quotes the job, climbs the tree, and checks the yard is clean before he leaves. Fifteen years working on local gums means he knows how to bring them down without touching your roof.
Rigged down, not dropped
Big limbs are cut in sections and lowered on ropes, clear of houses, sheds, fences and lines.
Qualified and fully insured
AQF Level 3 arborist with $20 million public liability. Certificate of currency sent before the job if you need it.
Nothing wasted
Keep the timber as slabs, take the firewood, or have the green waste chipped and taken away. Your call.
Your old tree could be your next table
Most arborists chip everything. With a portable sawmill and firewood processor on hand, we can turn a removal into something you keep.
1 · FelledCut to length on site
Sound trunk sections are kept aside instead of chipped.
- 2 · Milled
Slabs, benchtops, beams
Milled with the portable sawmill, ready to dry and build with.
3 · SplitThe rest becomes firewood
Offcuts split and stacked, ready for your fireplace.
Three steps, one fixed price
- 1
Send a photo or call
Use the quote form or call 0410 332 037. A photo of the tree helps Brett quote faster.
- 2
Free on-site quote
Brett looks at the tree, the access and what's underneath, then gives you a fixed price.
- 3
Job done, yard cleaned
Tree removed, stump ground if you want it gone, and the area raked before we leave.
Big trees. No damage. Clean yards.
What customers say about Arbor Culture.
Brett took down a huge dead gum that was leaning over our shed. Not a scratch on the roof, and the yard was cleaner than before he arrived.
Came out the morning after the storm and had our driveway clear by lunch.
We kept the slabs from our old tree. It's now our dining table.
Straight answers
Does the tree lopper I hire need to have insurance?
The tree lopping industry is very dangerous and should only be undertaken by a professional. Arborists must have public liability insurance. It protects homeowners and business owners from potential risk and damage. We are fully insured up to $20 million in the unlikely case of an incident.
Why do my trees need to be pruned?
There are at least four main reasons why your trees need to be pruned regularly: • It removes dead branches which can pose risks to the general public or your family if they fall. • Branches may grow to overhang roofs, powerlines, or boundary fences. • Preserves the natural shape and beauty of the tree so it doesn't grow out of control. • Protects tree health when diseased or damaged limbs are removed early.
Will I need council permission to remove trees?
It depends on the tree species, size, and property zoning. We will check with your local council (Port Stephens, Maitland, etc.) and assist you in going through the right permit avenues.
I have a huge tree that needs removal, are you able to take on the job?
Our team enjoys a challenge. Brett is AQF Level 3 qualified and certified for working at heights with advanced climbing and rigging gear. No tree is too big or complex.
In an emergency, how soon can you be at my property?
Our vehicles are fully equipped and ready for 24/7 emergency dispatch. During severe storm conditions, we'll be at your site as soon as it's safe to travel. You don't need to be home as long as we have clear access and instructions.
Qualified and insured. AQF Level 3 arborist, $20M public liability, 15+ years on local trees.