Commercial

There are many reasons why a tree may need to be removed from business premises.

Trees may be dead, declining, structurally compromised, severely damaged, interfering with buildings or infrastructure, or located within an area required for development or landscaping.

Work sites can make tree removal more challenging because of restricted access, nearby buildings, parked vehicles, pedestrian areas and people continuing to use the property.

Our arborists assess the tree and surrounding environment before determining the most appropriate removal method. Where required, trees can be dismantled progressively using specialist climbing and rigging techniques so branches and sections of timber can be lowered in a controlled manner.

For difficult or high-access locations, Lakeside can also use elevated work platform equipment and cherry pickers where appropriate.

Regular pruning can help maintain healthier, safer and better-presented trees around offices, retail properties, developments and other managed sites.

Depending on the tree and the reason for pruning, work may involve removing dead or damaged branches, managing branches growing towards structures or access areas, improving clearance around buildings and pathways, or addressing structural problems.

Correct pruning is important.

Simply cutting a tree back heavily can damage its natural structure and potentially create additional problems in the future. Our arborists use appropriate tree pruning techniques based on the species, condition and location of each tree.

Once a tree has been removed, the remaining stump may continue to take up valuable space and interfere with landscaping, paving, vehicle access or future use of the area.

Stumps can also create trip hazards in areas used by employees, visitors or maintenance contractors.

Our stump grinding service mechanically grinds the remaining stump below ground level, leaving the area easier to prepare for landscaping, paving or other future work.

Lakeside can also undertake stump grinding in locations where access is restricted.

Not every problem tree needs to be removed.

If you are unsure about the condition of a tree on your property, an experienced commercial arborist can assess factors including its species, health, structure, location and surrounding environment.

Depending on the situation, pruning or corrective maintenance may be suitable. In other cases, removal may be the safest or most practical option.

Assessing the tree before deciding what work is required can help avoid unnecessary removal while ensuring genuine safety concerns are properly considered.

Tree maintenance does not need to begin only when something has gone wrong.

For properties containing multiple trees or established landscaped areas, periodic inspections and maintenance can help identify overgrown branches, deadwood and other developing problems before they become more difficult to manage.

Maintenance may include:

• Tree pruning and trimming
• Deadwood removal
• Tree health and condition advice
• Palm pruning and maintenance
• Hedge and garden pruning
• Clearance around buildings and access areas
• Removal of problem trees
• Stump grinding
• Tree and garden waste removal

For property and facility managers responsible for larger grounds, planning work in advance can also make it easier to coordinate tree care around normal business operations.

Storms, high winds, damaged limbs and failing trees do not always occur at convenient times.

A fallen tree or large branch can block access, affect parking areas, damage buildings or create a hazard for employees, customers and visitors.

Lakeside provides emergency tree services in Perth for fallen and damaged trees and branches.

Our priority is to make the affected area safer and determine the most appropriate way to deal with the damaged tree while taking surrounding buildings, vehicles, access points and other property into consideration.

Where trees or branches are involved with electrical infrastructure, dangerous live power lines must first be handled by the appropriate emergency or electricity provider.

Block and Land Clearing

Developments and property works can require larger areas of trees, vegetation or remaining stumps to be cleared before the next stage of work can begin.

Lakeside provides block and land clearing services for sites where vegetation, trees and stumps need to be professionally removed as part of site preparation or redevelopment work.

Have several areas of the property that need attention? Talk to our team and we can help determine which work should be prioritised.