Palm tree removal in Cairns
Overgrown, unhealthy or blocking the view, we remove palms of any size safely, with crane support when there’s no room to drop them.
- Coconut, royal, fan and clumping palms
- Crane removals over houses and pools
- Stumps ground on request
- Full site clean-up
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Tell us about the job and we’ll get back to you within one business day.
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AQF Level 5Qualified consulting arborists
QAA memberQueensland Arboricultural Association
Own equipmentEWPs, grinders, chippers and trucks in-house
Fixed pricingThe price you’re given is the price you’ll pay
Safe, efficient palm removal
Palms are everywhere in Cairns, and many were planted too close to houses, pools and power lines. Over time they can block views, drop heavy fronds and coconuts, or become unstable in storms.
We use specialised techniques to remove palms of any size, whether that means climbing and sectioning, felling in open space or lifting the whole palm out with a crane. We work for homeowners, businesses, resorts and property managers, and tailor the approach to the palm type and site.
Every job includes clean-up, so your property is tidy and ready for new landscaping.
What’s included
Assessment
We check the palm’s condition, lean and what’s around it before we quote.
Sectional removal
Climbers remove the crown and trunk in sections when space is tight.
Crane lifts
Whole palms or large sections lifted over buildings and pools.
Clumping palms
Golden cane and other clumps cut out and cleared.
Stump grinding
Palm stumps ground out so you can replant.
Clean-up
Fronds, trunks and debris removed from site.
When to remove a palm
Overgrown or damaged palms can drop heavy fronds and seed pods, and weakened trunks can fail in high winds. Removing unhealthy or badly placed palms protects your house, cars and family.
Removal also opens up views and makes space for new landscaping. If the palm is healthy and you’d like to keep it, regular maintenance may be all it needs.
- Leaning or damaged trunks
- Palms too close to buildings or lines
- Clumps that have taken over the yard
Simple, start to finish
One team handles the quote, the paperwork and the work itself, so nothing falls between the gaps.
Call or send a quote request
Tell us what you need. Photos help us plan the visit.
Site visit and fixed price
A qualified arborist checks the tree, access and permits, then gives you a firm quote.
The work, done safely
Our crew arrives with the right equipment and completes the job to Australian Standards.
Clean-up
Green waste chipped and removed, and the site left tidy.
Palm Tree Removal near you
We provide palm tree removal across Cairns and Far North Queensland, from the northern beaches to Gordonvale, Port Douglas, Innisfail and the Tablelands. These are some of the areas we work in most often for this service.
Talk to an arborist
Call the office on (07) 4055 2516, or after hours for storm damage on 0447 925 135.
Palm Tree Removal questions
Can you remove a palm next to my house?
Yes. We section palms down by climbing or lift them out with a crane, so nothing lands on the roof, pool or fence.
Do you remove clumping palms like golden cane?
Yes. We cut out the clump and can grind the base so it doesn’t regrow.
Do I need approval to remove a palm?
Most palms on private residential land don’t need approval, but some council areas and heritage properties have exceptions. We’ll check for you.
Can you remove just the coconuts instead?
Yes. If you want to keep the palm, our coconut de-nutting service removes the nuts before they fall.
