BC Tree Services

BC Tree Services has been looking after the trees of Port Stephens, New South Wales for more than 45 years, and the business still runs on the same simple idea it started with: look after the people and the trees will follow. Known locally as Brad Chapman Professional Tree Services, the team describes itself as more than just tree removal, calling itself a partner in creating a greener Port Stephens. Whether you have storm damage, overgrown branches, or a tree you suspect might be unsafe, the certified arborists here are set up to sort it out before it becomes a bigger problem.

The business is led by Brad Chapman, owner and arborist, who brings 40 years of hands on experience to every job. Brad's career began in Melbourne, where he learned to climb under the mentorship of John Ashton, one of the top arborists of the time, and he worked as a contract climber for Nicholas Rivet, a pioneer of the Australian tree industry who built the country's first disk chippers. In 1992 Brad moved to Port Stephens and established his own business, bringing decades of skill and industry expertise to the region. As a certified professional in tree surgery and arboriculture, he combines a deep understanding of tree defects with techniques honed over years in the field. Behind him sits a crew of experienced arborists, skilled climbers and dedicated ground staff, AQF Level 3 certified and fully licensed.

BC Tree Services offers a full suite of arboricultural work. Tree removal takes out unwanted or hazardous trees safely, using advanced techniques that protect the property and the surrounding landscape, and the team can help you navigate the strict NSW council approval rules that apply even to trees on your own land. Tree pruning improves the health, growth and beauty of a tree with precise cuts tailored to the species. Stump grinding clears away what is left behind so the space can be used again. Land clearing prepares a block for construction, landscaping or development. Commercial and civil tree care covers large scale projects for businesses and councils. The team also carries out tree inspections, tree risk assessments and arborist reports.

Emergency tree services are where this business says it matters most. BC Tree Services responds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to storm damage, fallen trees and trees tangled in power lines, because as they put it, emergencies do not wait for daylight. The crew assesses the hazard, secures the area, removes the tree or branches section by section using cranes, aerial lifts and specialised rigging systems, then handles a thorough cleanup. They will also liaise with your insurer and provide documentation to support a storm damage claim. The kit behind that response includes a Vermeer BC1500 chipper, stump grinders, cranes for the heaviest lifts, a compact Vermeer S925TX for tight access, and Posi Track loaders for clearing debris.

Homeowners, businesses and councils across the region rely on the team, with services covering Port Stephens, Nelson Bay, Medowie, Raymond Terrace, Anna Bay, Stockton and Maitland. Each of these areas brings its own challenges, from coastal winds to heritage trees and the demands of a growing urban landscape, and 45 years in the one region means BC Tree Services knows them well. For a free quote, a tree checkup or an urgent call out at any hour, ring 0412 405 382.