Strata Tree Services Perth
Specialist tree maintenance for strata properties across Perth, scheduled around residents and documented for body corporate records.
Strata Tree Services Perth
Managing trees across strata properties comes with its own set of responsibilities. Common area trees need regular maintenance to keep residents safe, protect property values and meet council requirements.
Dickies Tree Service has been working with strata managers and body corporates across Perth for decades, including Platinum Strata Management. Our crews understand the practical realities of strata work, from coordinating stakeholders to documenting everything for body corporate records.
Our strata tree services
We provide the full range of tree services for strata properties, tailored to the access and scheduling that multi-unit developments require.
- Tree removal for dead, dangerous or overgrown common property trees
- Pruning, including canopy reduction and clearance from buildings and car parks
- Stump grinding, with machine sizes for tight courtyard access
- Palm maintenance, including dead frond and seed pod removal
- Free mulch for garden beds and common area landscaping
- Power line clearance by our Western Power qualified crews
How strata tree maintenance works
- Request a quoteYour property manager or strata committee contacts us for a site visit. We can inspect single properties or whole portfolios.
- Scope confirmedWe provide a detailed written quote, tree by tree, giving the committee the detail it needs for approvals.
- Scheduled around residentsWe coordinate access, notify affected residents through the property manager, and keep driveways and car parks clear.
- Site left cleanAll green waste is chipped and removed. Completion documentation is provided for body corporate records on request.
Working with property managers
- Reliable schedulingWe turn up when we say we will. Seven operational teams means capacity to service multiple properties on schedule.
- DocumentationDetailed quotes, completion reports and whatever else your body corporate needs for records and compliance.
- Portfolio managementIf you manage multiple strata properties, we set up a maintenance schedule across the portfolio with consolidated reporting.
Who is responsible for strata trees
Common property trees are the responsibility of the body corporate. That covers shared gardens, driveways, car parks and any area outside a private lot boundary, and those trees must be maintained to a safe standard.
Trees on private lots are generally the lot owner’s responsibility, though the body corporate may need to get involved where a lot tree threatens common property.
Why a maintenance plan pays
Waiting until a tree becomes a problem is more expensive and more disruptive than maintaining trees on a schedule. A documented plan also demonstrates that the strata company is meeting its duty of care.
Perth’s winter storms bring strong winds, and trees that have been regularly pruned and assessed are far less likely to cause damage. A scheduled contract also lets the body corporate budget annually rather than facing emergency costs.
- 40+Years in Perth, family owned
- 7Crews across the metro area
- 13Staff with Certificate III in Arboriculture
- $20mPublic liability insurance
- QTRAAnd VALID registered assessor on the team
Common questions
Who is responsible for tree maintenance on strata common property?
The body corporate is responsible for maintaining trees on common property, including regular pruning, hazard management and removal when necessary.
Does tree removal on strata property need body corporate approval?
Generally yes. Work on common property trees typically requires approval, either through a committee resolution or at a general meeting, depending on the value and scope of the work.
Who pays for tree removal on common property?
The body corporate funds tree work on common property through the strata levies. Individual lot owners are not separately invoiced for common area tree maintenance.
Do we need council approval to remove a tree on strata property?
It depends on the council and the tree. Many Perth councils protect trees above a certain size or of particular species, regardless of whether the land is strata-titled.
How often should strata common area trees be maintained?
Most strata properties benefit from an annual pruning and inspection programme, with additional visits for storm damage or specific hazards. We can recommend a schedule based on your trees.
What if a common property tree damages a private lot?
The body corporate may be liable if it failed to maintain the tree properly, which is why regular maintenance and documented inspections matter. We can provide emergency response and insurance documentation.
Service Areas
Working for businesses, shires and government, north, south and east of the river allows us to efficiently cover the whole metropolitan area, from Yanchep to Rockingham, and everywhere in between. We are your local arborists in Perth.
