GFM Trees Pty Ltd
Volunteered their cherry picker for Remembrance Day — and became a repeat contractor in a local rainforest garden because of it.
That said, this is a small sample, and the ratings within it swing between enthusiastic five-star praise and two one-star complaints, which makes it hard to draw firm conclusions about consistency. Before booking, it's worth asking specifically about notification for neighbouring properties when large trees are being felled, and confirming scope and cleanup expectations in writing.
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What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (17 total)
“they do earthworks too! and the work ethos and teamwork was evident”
“Cut the tree, grind the stump and top dress the lawn”
“helped me out on short notice after another local company stuffed me around”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
How they stack up
Context from 350 tree servicess in Cairns
Credentials & background
Sourced from 5 public records so you don't have to look them up yourself
About GFM Trees Pty Ltd
GFM Trees operates across Cairns and surrounds with a crew that's tackled everything from emergency storm damage — including removing a tree off a roof mid-cyclone season — to delicate palm trimming that didn't wake a sleeping nine-month-old next door. What sets them apart isn't just tree removal: reviews mention earthworks on the same job, stump grinding with lawn top-dressing, creek clearing, and even volunteering their cherry picker twice a year for community Remembrance Day events at Tobruk Pool — which is how several repeat clients first discovered them. The team has handled large specimen trees like Rain Trees and Cuban Palms, coconut palm management, and significant vegetation clearing on public land at Gordon Creek, suggesting they're comfortable with both residential and larger-scale jobs that other operators might pass on. They're known for showing up at short notice — one customer was let down by a competitor just before Christmas, and GFM stepped in and even put Christmas lights up as a surprise for the kids. No individual staff members are named in reviews, but the crew overall is repeatedly praised for working in tough conditions without complaint and cleaning up thoroughly after themselves.
Best for: storm and emergency tree removal in the Cairns area, full-service removal including stump grinding and lawn cleanup, and larger jobs requiring earthworks or elevated access equipment.
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What areas does GFM Trees service?+
Reviews mention jobs in Cairns, Woree, and the broader region, and the business is based in Bungalow, QLD. One review specifically calls out recommending them to 'anybody who needs anything to do with trees and vegetation or earthworks in Cairns.' For jobs outside the immediate Cairns area, it's worth calling ahead to confirm they cover your postcode.
Does GFM Trees handle emergency or storm-damage callouts?+
Yes — storm response is one of the clearest patterns in the reviews. One customer describes them removing a tree from a roof mid-storm, and another says the crew helped at short notice just before Christmas after a competitor fell through. If you're dealing with urgent storm damage, it's worth calling directly to check availability rather than waiting on an online quote.
Do they do more than just tree removal?+
Several reviews mention services beyond standard tree work. One multi-day job included earthworks alongside tree lopping, and the crew also handled stump grinding and lawn top dressing on a rain tree removal. They've also done large-scale vegetation and debris clearing on public creek land in Woree. If your job involves more than just felling a tree, it's worth asking them directly what's included in the quote.
What do customers say about how disruptive the work is?+
Most reviewers praise the crew for being low-impact — one notes they trimmed coconut palms next door without waking a nine-month-old baby. That said, one negative review describes significant noise and vibration during a multi-day large-tree removal on an adjacent lot, including concerns about dust and sawdust entering the home. For large jobs near neighbours, it may be worth discussing sequencing and notification arrangements upfront.
How does pricing compare to other Cairns tree services?+
Only one review comments directly on price, describing it as 'great' alongside the attention to detail for a palm trimming job done at short notice. There isn't enough pricing data across the sample to draw firm comparisons. GFM is GST registered, so quotes should include GST — always confirm this when comparing against smaller sole-trader operators in the area.