TreeWorks

What TreeWorks does

TreeWorks is a privately held Australian arborist and tree services company headquartered at 5 Barrow Place, Queanbeyan East, NSW, serving the Canberra region and surrounding Southern Tablelands including Yass, Bungendore, Cooma, and Goulburn, with additional reach into the Southern Highlands. Founded circa 1990, the firm operates with a 15-person crew of qualified arborists and climbers, led by senior arborist Steve Griffiths (30 years of experience, 20 in the ACT) and including competition-winning climbers such as national tree-climbing champion Christine Rampling. Its service portfolio spans tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, powerline clearing under ACTEW/Evoenergy accreditation, 24/7 emergency storm response, arborist reports for development applications, and specialized pest management including elm leaf beetle trunk injection treatments.

The business is a professional services operation: revenue is generated per-job via quote-based pricing, with no publicly disclosed rate cards and no recurring SaaS-style contracts evident. Lead generation runs through direct phone sales (1800 873 343, 1300 135 835), website quote requests, and field-based onsite consultations, supported by SEO-oriented blog content and an active Facebook channel. The company differentiates on regulatory credentials (ACTEW/Evoenergy accreditation, Arboriculture Australia membership, $20M public liability insurance, AS 4373-2007 compliance), depth of in-house talent, and a "zero cost until 100% satisfied" guarantee. Customers include federal government and institutional accounts (Old Parliament House, the War Memorial, the National Gallery, the National Capital Authority, embassies, Duntroon Army Barracks, ACT Government, Canberra Schools), commercial property managers, insurance companies, and a long tail of residential homeowners.

TreeWorks is founder/owner-operated with no parent company, no external funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed revenue figures. Strategic positioning is rooted in heritage, safety credentials, and deep institutional relationships within a tightly defined ACT/NSW regional market rather than scale, technology platforms, or geographic expansion beyond neighbouring regions.

Name

TreeWorks

Legal name

TreeWorks

Website

https://treeworks.net.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TreeWorks is a privately held Australian arborist firm, founded circa 1990 and based in Queanbeyan East, NSW, providing tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, powerline clearing, emergency response, and pest management to government, commercial, and residential clients across Canberra and the Southern Tablelands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arboriculture Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (11531)

akta.pro primary industry

Tree Removal & Dismantling (HSAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tree Pruning & Crown Management (HSAIADAA), Stump Grinding & Stump Removal (HSAIADAC), Tree Health Care (Diagnosis, Treatment, Fertilization) (HSAIADAD), Arborist Consulting, Tree Risk Assessments & Appraisals (HSAIADAJ)

Keywords

• Arboriculture services
• Tree removal
• Tree pruning
• Stump grinding
• Powerline clearing

Headquarters

HQ city

Queanbeyan East

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Tree Services: TreeWorks generates revenue through providing professional arboriculture services including tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, emergency services, powerline clearing, and tree health assessments. Services are quoted on a per-job basis based on complexity, size, and requirements. The company emphasizes zero cost until job is fully completed, cleaned up, and customer is 100% satisfied.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TreeWorks provides professional arboriculture and tree care services to residential, commercial, and government customers across the Canberra region and Southern Tablelands. Core offerings include tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, powerline clearing, emergency storm-damage response, arborist reports, and specialised tree health treatments including elm leaf beetle eradication via trunk injection.

Product overview

TreeWorks is a professional arborist and tree services company offering a comprehensive suite of tree care solutions. The core service portfolio includes tree removal, pruning, stump grinding, powerline clearing, emergency services, and specialized health treatments including elm leaf beetle management. Services are delivered to both residential and commercial segments across Canberra and the Southern Tablelands region. The company operates as a service-based business without a software platform, offering physical tree care services complemented by complimentary tree health inspections and arborist reporting for regulatory compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tree Removal Professional tree removal services for residential and commercial properties, including hazardous tree removal and complete cleanup, performed by qualified arborists and climbers.
• Tree Pruning Expert tree pruning and trimming to maintain tree health, improve structure, and enhance property aesthetics, performed in compliance with Australian Standard 4373-2007.
• Stump Grinding Specialised stump removal and grinding using dedicated machinery to eliminate trip hazards and allow replanting; priced by stump diameter, number, and access.
• Powerline Clearing ACTEW/Evoenergy-accredited powerline clearing services to maintain safe clearance between trees and electrical infrastructure in the ACT region.
• Emergency Tree Services 24/7 emergency response for storm-damaged trees, hazardous removals, and urgent tree work across the Canberra region.
• Tree Health Assessments Comprehensive tree health inspections and assessments covering disease control, insect control, and elm leaf beetle eradication.
• Arborist Reports Professional arborist reports and tree surveys prepared for development applications and property assessments.
• Elm Leaf Beetle Treatment Specialised elm pest management including trunk injection of Imidacloprid, canopy spraying, and banding treatments for elm leaf beetle control; single trunk injection lasts approximately three years.
• Residential Tree Services Tailored tree services for homeowners including pruning, removal, stump grinding, and maintenance for residential properties.
• Commercial Tree Services Professional tree management for commercial properties, government facilities, and business premises, including recurring maintenance contracts.
• Mulching Services Mulching services using chipped tree material produced on site, with customers able to choose whether material is mulched for reuse or removed.
• Firewood Supply Seasoned hardwood firewood delivery service for residential customers, derived from TreeWorks' tree removal operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero cost until job fully completed, cleaned up and customer is 100% satisfied
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Arboriculture AustraliacoreOthersTreeWorks is a member of Arboriculture Australia, the peak industry body for arborists in Australia. Membership indicates adherence to industry standards and professional practices.
• ACTEW (Evoenergy)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTreeWorks is ACTEW accredited for tree work involving powerlines. This accreditation is required for any tree work near powerlines in the ACT region, demonstrating specialized safety certification.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Yard: The Yard is an Australian landscaping and outdoor services provider with operations spanning Canberra and other regions, offering tree care alongside broader landscape maintenance. Directly comparable to TreeWorks in regional Australian positioning and overlap in tree removal, pruning, and arborist services for residential and commercial customers.
• Active Tree Services: Active Tree Services is one of Australia's largest arborist companies, offering removal, pruning, stump grinding, powerline work, and consulting across multiple states. Directly comparable to TreeWorks in service mix and target customers (government, commercial, residential), though operating at substantially larger national scale.
• Jim's Trees (Jim's Group): Jim's Trees is the tree-care franchise within the Jim's Group network, providing residential and small commercial arborist services across Australia via a franchise model. Directly comparable to TreeWorks in core services (removal, pruning, stump grinding) and in targeting homeowners and small commercial customers, though operating through franchisees rather than employed crews.

Broad incumbents

• Bartlett Tree Experts: Bartlett Tree Experts is a large US-headquartered arborist firm with global operations, providing tree care, consulting, and research-based services to residential, commercial, and government clients. Comparable to TreeWorks in full-service arborist model and consulting/assessment capabilities, though operating at vastly larger scale with scientific research infrastructure.
• Asplundh Tree Expert: Asplundh is a large US-based vegetation management and utility line clearance company serving electric utilities, municipalities, and commercial clients. Comparable to TreeWorks in core utility-vegetation management work and tree services, but operates as a broad incumbent with utility-scale contracts well beyond TreeWorks' regional scope.
• Davey Tree Expert Company: Davey Tree Expert is a major North American arborist, utility line clearing, and environmental services company serving utility, commercial, and residential customers. Comparable to TreeWorks in powerline clearing capability and full-service tree care, but operates as a broad incumbent with national utility contracts rather than as a regional specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/treeworkscanberra
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/treeworks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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