Start with the actual address
Council requirements vary on the North Shore. Your street address decides which council and controls apply.
72 suburbs on the North Shore
Land & site clearing North Shore.
Clear agreed vegetation, stumps, debris and obstructions so the site is ready for its next stage. Boundaries, retained features and material removal are settled before machinery arrives.
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Land & site clearing · 72 suburbsFind your
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Every suburb we cover on the North Shore has its own land & site clearing page, with the local checks and a quote form set to that suburb.
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Land & site clearing on the North ShoreA clear boundary
for the clearing.
Three decisions set the scope and the price. We agree each one with you in writing before the work is booked.
What comes out
Mark the vegetation, stumps, debris and other agreed obstructions for removal. Tree work depends on the permission and scope for the property.
What stays protected
Identify retained trees, fences, driveways, structures and services. Access and exclusion areas need to be clear before work begins.
Clearing or excavation
Removing vegetation and debris does not automatically include cutting to building levels. Bulk earthworks, rock work and excavation are assessed and quoted separately.
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Our work in SydneyOpen ground,
the scope kept clear.
Breaking up concrete and loading rubble while keeping a route through the site.
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A difficult job, sloping block and below road level. I was kept informed as I lived interstate by tele and photos. Very tidy and clean finish when I visited.
Did a great job at demolishing my garage for a reasonable price. When I asked them to remove extra rubbish that had not been planned for, they were more than happy to help.
After weeks of putting us off and not giving us a start time, we had to look elsewhere and Active were able to fit us in at short notice. Very impressed with how the lot was left.
Land & site clearing costsWhat shapes
the price?
Area, material volume, vegetation, stumps, machinery access, disposal and the finish required all affect the quote.
Get a free quoteRead our land clearing cost guideSydney market guide
Not Active’s price list. Each site is quoted individually. Checked 12 October 2026.
| Job | Typical range | What the figure covers |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 5 m) | $290–$920per tree | Inc. GST (Sydney cost guide, October 2026). Access and what happens to the timber move it within the range. |
| Medium tree removal (5–10 m) | $920–$2,875per tree | Inc. GST (Sydney cost guide, October 2026). Trees near power lines or buildings cost more. |
| Stump grinding, small stump (under 30 cm) | $170–$345per stump | Inc. GST (Sydney cost guide, October 2026). Several stumps on one visit usually cost less each. |
| Concrete slab or path broken up and removed | $34–$150per m² | GST basis varies between sources: $34–$115 inc. GST including disposal in a Sydney guide; NSW guides put reinforced residential slabs at up to $150. |
| Green waste at a Sydney tip | $237–$360per tonne | GST not stated. One Sydney facility’s April 2026 rates: $237 a tonne for vegetation, $360 for oversized; trucks extra. |
What these rates cover
Clearing a suburban block is priced item by item: the trees, stumps and concrete that come out, the machine time and what each load costs at the tip. No published guide gives a fair typical total for a whole Sydney block, so these are the parts a quote is built from.
Your property on the North ShoreBefore work
starts.
Check tree and vegetation permissions for the actual address, including conditions affecting retained trees, roots and access. Permission for other building work does not automatically authorise every tree removal.
Checks for each council area
Open the council that covers your property.
Hornsby
Agree the trees before the machinery
Hornsby usually needs a permit to prune or remove trees on private land, and trees affected by a new build are assessed with the development application. Settle which trees stay before we plan machine access.
Hornsby trees on private property (opens in a new tab)Hunters Hill
Skips belong on the block
Hunters Hill expects skips to sit on private property. A skip on the road needs council approval at least seven business days ahead, with lights, barriers and cones.
Hunters Hill skip bin permit (opens in a new tab)Lane Cove
Look up the rules for your address
Lane Cove sends owners to the NSW Planning Portal to look up the rules for an address. Use it to see what applies to your block, then tell us what has to stay, including trees.
Lane Cove property mapping (opens in a new tab)Mosman
Get a planning certificate
Mosman Council suggests a planning certificate to confirm whether your property is heritage-listed; the online maps are only a starting point. Your certifier or council confirms the approval route.
Mosman planning certificates (opens in a new tab)North Sydney
Using the road needs a permit
If a skip, a truck or our machine needs a North Sydney Council road or footpath, you need a permit first. We plan loading on your block where we can and tell you early if the street is needed.
North Sydney road and footpath permits (opens in a new tab)Parramatta
Apply before using the street
A skip or building waste bin on a Parramatta street or footpath needs a Waste Container Permit, applied for before any work in the road reserve. Hoardings and scaffolding over the road need approval too.
Parramatta permits for temporary use of public space (opens in a new tab)Ryde
Check the rules for your address
The City of Ryde’s development control plan has different rules for houses, business areas and particular sites. Your council or certifier can tell you which ones apply to your address.
City of Ryde development controls (opens in a new tab)Council guidance checked between 15 September 2026 and 2 October 2026. These are matters to check, not a determination for an individual address. Your council or certifier confirms what applies.
How a land & site clearing runsFrom enquiry
to handover.
Three stages, in the order they happen. Who arranges each item is agreed before the job is booked.
- 01
Mark the scope
Walk through the boundaries, retained features and material to remove, and confirm the necessary permissions.
- 02
Clear the agreed area
Use suitable equipment for the access and scope, working around protected features and services.
- 03
Remove material and check
Complete the agreed load-out and review the site finish. Any further excavation is a separate scope.
Quotes are free. Call 7 days, 7am–7pm, or send the details and photos with the form below.
More about land & site clearingCan you clear around trees we’re keeping?
Yes. Retained trees, boundary planting, fences and services are marked before work starts and protected while we work. Your council confirms which trees need approval to remove.
What happens to the vegetation and concrete?
It’s loaded out and disposed of as the quote sets out, with concrete and green waste listed separately so you can see what each one costs.
How are neighbouring properties looked after?
Shared walls and driveways, neighbours’ fences and structures that stay are planned for before work starts, along with access, truck movements and who to call with questions.
Land & site clearing across SydneyElsewhere
in Sydney?
We cover 297 suburbs across 8 areas of Sydney. Choose the area where the work is.
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Let’s plan your land & site clearing
on the North Shore.
Send photos or a marked plan showing the clearing boundary, what should stay, access and the intended next use of the site.
0402 548 0047 days a week · 7am–7pm- We talk it throughThe work, what stays and when you need it done.
- We look at the siteWhere the job needs it, before we price the work.
- You get a written quoteThe scope, separately priced items and the agreed finish.