Colourful Tree Services
Brisbane Northside

Tree lopping Brisbane northside

We're a family owned North Brisbane business, going since 1993. Tree lopping, tree removal, pruning and stump grinding right across the northside, from the inner north to the bayside suburbs, the north-west and the inner west. Free quotes, and we'll beat most written quotes.

  • 4.9 on Google (38 reviews)
  • Family owned & operating since 1993
  • Fully insured (see details)
  • We'll beat most written quotes
One of our climbers roped in high in a large backyard tree, taking a limb down in sections
Where we work

Tree removal across north Brisbane: the suburbs we service

A sample of the northside suburbs we work in, with the northside lit up on our map. If yours isn't listed, just call.

Map of where we work: Brisbane northside and southside, the Redcliffe peninsula and the Moreton Bay region, with the business based at Scarborough BrisbaneNorthside BrisbaneSouthside Redcliffe Moreton Bay Caboolture Bribie Island North Lakes Strathpine Sandgate Chermside The Gap Brisbane West End Carindale Mt Gravatt Sunnybank Wynnum Moreton Bay Moreton Island Scarborough

North

  • Aspley
  • Chermside
  • Kedron
  • Stafford
  • Stafford Heights
  • Geebung
  • Virginia
  • Zillmere
  • Wavell Heights
  • Gordon Park
  • Nundah
  • Northgate
  • Nudgee
  • Hendra
  • Bridgeman Downs
  • McDowall
  • Everton Park
  • Carseldine
  • Boondall

Bayside north

  • Sandgate
  • Shorncliffe
  • Brighton
  • Bracken Ridge
  • Bald Hills

North-west

  • The Gap
  • Ferny Grove
  • Ferny Hills
  • Arana Hills
  • Everton Hills
  • Keperra
  • Mitchelton
  • Enoggera
  • Gaythorne
  • Alderley
  • Ashgrove
  • Bardon

Inner north & inner west

  • New Farm
  • Paddington
  • Red Hill
  • Auchenflower
  • Milton
  • Toowong
  • Taringa
  • St Lucia
  • Indooroopilly
  • Kelvin Grove
  • Windsor
  • Wilston
  • Newmarket
  • Albion
  • Clayfield
  • Ascot
  • Hamilton
  • Wooloowin
What we do

North Brisbane tree loppers: removal, lopping, pruning and stumps

From big trees on large blocks to tight inner-city yards, we take on jobs both large and small, and your yard is left clean and tidy when we're done.

Narrow access, big reach

Our elevated work platform is run by licensed operators. It needs as little as 860 mm of side access, reaches up to 20 metres and extends 9.5 metres sideways, so we can work safely on big trees in tight backyards.

We use Stihl chainsaws and Bandit wood chippers.

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Good to know

Before we lop or remove a tree on the northside

Council approval in Brisbane

Often you don't need a permit, but some trees are protected under Brisbane City Council's Natural Assets Local Law. Permit applications are free, and Council says it will contact you within 20 business days. You generally don't need one to prune no more than 20% of a tree's live foliage in 12 months, spread evenly over the crown; to remove a tree whose whole trunk is within 3 m of your house (on blocks up to 4,000 m²); or to maintain garden plants with a trunk under 30 cm across, measured at 1.4 m. Those exemptions don't cover significant landscape trees, so if you're not sure, ask us when you book your quote, or read more about permits.

Arana Hills, Everton Hills and Ferny Hills come under the City of Moreton Bay instead: see our Moreton Bay page.

Trees near power lines

You're generally responsible for keeping trees clear of the service line from the street to your house; Energex looks after trees around the street power lines. Never trim near power lines yourself. If the line has to be disconnected for the work, Energex may charge a fee. If a line comes down, stay well away and call Energex on 13 19 62, or Triple Zero (000).

Questions we get on the northside

Do I need council approval to remove a tree on the northside?
Often not. Most northside suburbs are in Brisbane City Council's area, where permit applications are free and you generally don't need one to prune up to 20% of a tree's live foliage in 12 months, to remove a tree whose whole trunk is within 3 m of your house (on blocks up to 4,000 m²), or to maintain garden plants with a trunk under 30 cm. Some trees are protected, so if you're not sure, ask us when you book your quote.
How much does tree removal cost on the northside?
It mostly depends on the size and type of tree, how easy it is to get to, what's nearby, and whether you'd like the stump ground out. Quotes are free, and we'll beat most written quotes. For typical Brisbane price ranges, see our tree removal cost guide.
Do I need to be home for the quote?
No. You don't need to be onsite unless you have a specific request or the trees are difficult to describe. If you're not home, we'll call you to confirm what you need.
Reviews

What our customers say

… From the initial quote right through to the clean-up, everything was handled smoothly. … The whole crew worked safely and carefully around our property, and the cleanup made it look like nobody was there at all. …
Daniel ZitkaGoogle review, September 2026
We had Patrick and his team twice over to clean up a few trees and trim back others. Always a professional and friendly job done.
Mark DiemGoogle review, September 2026
Great service! The team were friendly, professional and did a fantastic job. They left everything clean and tidy. …
Simone BarnettGoogle review, September 2026
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  • 4.9 on Google (38 reviews)
  • Family owned & operating since 1993
  • Fully insured (see details)
  • We'll beat most written quotes

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