Dad and Dave's Tree Services
Dave turns up with a cherry picker and chipper truck — and leaves the yard cleaner than he found it.
The reviews span roughly eight years and the quality signal is stable: no dip in recent feedback compared to earlier work, which is meaningful for a sole trader who could easily let standards slide as the business grows. Dave has handled some genuinely complex jobs — trees through power lines, emergency call-outs after another company botched a removal, and 100-foot eucalyptus trees in tight residential blocks — and the reviews on those jobs are as positive as the routine ones. There is one review flagging a job that started but wasn't completed in a reasonable timeframe, so if you're working to a deadline (turf being laid, a settlement date), it's worth discussing the schedule upfront and confirming a firm start date before work begins.
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“removing a giant gum tree over one hundred feet from our front yard”
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About Dad and Dave's Tree Services
Dave is the hands-on operator behind this sole-trader business, handling everything from routine pruning through to complex large-scale gum tree removals — the kind involving power lines, hard access, and neighbours' properties. What makes him stand out from other tree services in the Sutherland Shire is the combination of serious equipment (a hydraulic cherry picker and a commercial wood chipper truck turn up to jobs) with a genuinely personal service — Dave or a small team he brings in does the work himself, rather than subcontracting it out. Customers repeatedly flag his pricing as the cheapest or most competitive of multiple quotes they received, and several note he threw in stump grinding or extra cleanup at no additional charge. The site-clean standard is mentioned across nearly every review — including the street where vehicles were parked — which suggests this is a deliberate part of how he works, not just luck. With roughly two decades in the trade, Dave handles awkward residential jobs that intimidate others: large eucalyptus removals, trees growing through utility lines, emergency situations where another operator has already made a mess, and tight backyard access that requires negotiating with neighbours. He's best suited to homeowners in the Shire who want a local operator who prices honestly, shows up with the right gear, and doesn't leave a trace behind.
Best for: large gum or eucalyptus removals in tight residential blocks, tree work near power lines requiring specialised equipment, homeowners wanting competitive pricing from a long-standing local Sutherland Shire operator, and emergency call-outs where another contractor has left a job unfinished.
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What areas does Dad and Dave's Tree Services cover?+
The business is based in Kirrawee and primarily serves the Sutherland Shire — reviewers mention Engadine and surrounding suburbs. Dave describes himself as a local in reviews and customers echo the sentiment, with several explicitly saying they chose him to support a local operator. If you're outside the Shire, it's worth calling to check whether your suburb falls within his range.
Can Dave handle large or difficult tree removals?+
Yes — large eucalyptus and gum tree removals are the most commonly mentioned job type across reviews, including trees over 100 feet and situations involving power lines or hard backyard access. He arrives with a hydraulic cherry picker and a commercial wood chipper, so he's equipped for jobs that require more than a chainsaw and a ute. One review specifically noted he successfully managed a tree growing through utility wires with careful, tidy work.
How does Dad and Dave's pricing compare to other tree services?+
Multiple customers mention Dave came in as the cheapest or most competitive of three local quotes. Beyond the headline price, several reviewers note he threw in extras — stump grinding, additional cleanup, or made furniture from the removed timber — without adding to the bill. That said, pricing varies by job complexity, so get a quote from him alongside others to make a fair comparison.
Does Dave clean up after the job?+
Cleanup is one of the most consistently praised aspects across the 33 reviews analysed. Customers describe yards left spotless, including the street where equipment was parked. This appears to be a deliberate standard rather than an exception — it comes up across small jobs and large multi-tree removals alike.
Is Dad and Dave's Tree Services available for emergency tree removal?+
At least one review describes Dave responding to an emergency situation — a customer had turf going down and another company had left stumps poorly ground and then asked for more money to fix it. Dave stepped in quickly and resolved it professionally. If you have an urgent job, it's best to call directly to check his current availability, as a sole trader's schedule can fill up.