BC Tree Services

Brad Chapman learned to climb in Melbourne under John Ashton, one of the top arborists of the time, then worked as a contract climber for Nicholas Rivet, the pioneer who built Australia's first disk chippers. In 1992 he moved to Port Stephens and set up his own business, and that is the lineage sitting behind BC Tree Services today. Over 45 years of experience is what you are hiring, whether you are a homeowner, a meticulous business owner or a detail oriented civil engineer.

Brad is certified in tree surgery and arboriculture, and he pairs a deep understanding of tree defects with techniques honed over years in the field. Around him works a team of experienced arborists, skilled climbers and ground crew, AQF Level 3 certified and fully licensed. In New South Wales, illegally removing a protected tree species brings hefty fines and legal repercussions, so part of what you get from us is a crew that knows the local regulations, diagnoses the tree health issue accurately and keeps your job on the right side of the line.

Unwanted and hazardous trees come out safely here, using advanced techniques and state of the art equipment that protect your property and the landscape around it while keeping the environmental impact down. Where a tree can stay, our tree pruning is cut precisely to what the species needs, for its health, its growth and how it looks. Afterwards our stump grinding gets the space back so you can use it again, and on bigger jobs we take on land clearing to prepare a block for construction, landscaping or development. Our commercial and civil tree care covers the large scale work for businesses, developers and councils.

Emergencies do not wait for daylight, so we answer 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When a tree is across the driveway before the morning rush, or the wind has left branches tangled in power lines, our emergency tree removal team assesses the damage, identifies the hazards, advises on immediate safety measures, then takes the tree or the branches down section by section using cranes, aerial lifts and specialised rigging. Everyone on site works in helmets, harnesses, high visibility vests and protective clothing, and we will liaise with your insurer where property damage is involved to streamline the claim. Behind that response sits a Vermeer BC1500 chipper that turns storm debris straight into mulch, stump grinders, cranes that can lift a massive tree off a roof or a road, a compact Vermeer S925TX for the tight spots, and Posi Track loaders for clearing debris and stabilising ground.

Trees are a cornerstone of this beautiful community, and they become hazards and obstacles when they are left unmanaged. From coastal Stockton to inland Medowie, we understand the particular challenges trees in this region pose, and we work across Port Stephens, Nelson Bay, Medowie, Raymond Terrace, Anna Bay, Stockton and Maitland. Our tree waste disposal and recycling is eco friendly, so what comes off your job goes back into the place it came from. Ring 0412 405 382 for a fast free quote or a free tree checkup, at any hour.