Local tree and roof access contractor

Homeowners, landlords, real estate agents, strata managers and small property owners.

Fixed quote per job or an hourly rate, with extra for green waste removal. Repeat work comes from agents, strata managers and returning customers.

• Comfortable and safe working at height
• Physical fitness
• Quoting jobs accurately
• Customer service and reliability

• Public liability insurance that covers work at height, and workers compensation once you hire
• Work health and safety rules in your state or territory, including safe work method statements, so check with your state's safety regulator
• Some tasks may need a high risk work licence or specific qualifications, so check before you quote
• Work near powerlines needs special training and approvals, so do not attempt it without them
• Councils may require a permit to remove or prune some trees, so check locally
• Falls and chainsaw injuries are serious risks, so never skip safety gear or work alone on high-risk jobs

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your ute, safety gear, tools and insurance. Treat this as an estimate and price your equipment list before you start quoting.

Check your state or territory safety regulator's rules, including safe work method statements, and whether any tasks need a high risk work licence or qualifications. Also check insurance that covers height work, council tree permits and powerline restrictions.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the jobs you take and how often you work. Falls and chainsaw injuries are serious risks, so never skip safety gear.