Specialists in Roofing Maintenance and Restoration

Tree Trimming Over Roofs and Gutters in Sydney

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Monkeys Roofing trims branches overhanging roofs and gutters across Sydney. Overhanging limbs drop leaves that block gutters, scrape and crack tiles in wind, and give possums and rodents access to your roof. Our insured team cuts back growth safely from the roofline and removes the debris. Combined with gutter cleaning, it keeps your roof protected year-round. Free quotes on 0452 223 327.

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Monkeys Roofing trims branches that overhang roofs and gutters. Overhanging limbs drop leaves that block gutters, scrape and crack tiles in the wind, and give possums and rodents a way onto the roof. We cut that growth back from the roofline, keep the area around gutters, valleys, solar panels and skylights clear, and take the debris away with us.

Our tree trimming service is limited to manageable branches affecting roofs and gutters. Larger trees, protected trees or work needing a specialist assessment may need to be referred to a qualified arborist.

Why Choose Our Tree Trimming Services?

Targeted Trimming

We focus on trimming branches that pose a risk to your roof. Our aim is to ensure that your trees enhance your property's aesthetics without compromising its integrity.

Preventative Care

Regular tree trimming not only keeps your landscape looking neat but also minimises the risk of potential damage from falling branches during storms.

Debris Removed

Cuttings are taken away rather than left on the roof, in the gutters or on the ground, so the job does not create the next blockage.

Roof-Focused Trimming

We work from the roofline: the branches over and against the roof, the gutters, the valleys, and around solar panels and skylights. Anything beyond that scope we refer to a qualified arborist.

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Areas We Serve

Our Tree Trimming Services cover the following locations:
Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Elizabeth Bay, Potts Point, Rushcutters Bay, Woolloomooloo, Eastlakes, Banksmeadow, Botany, Centennial Park, Moore Park, Paddington, Bondi Junction, Queens Park, Bellevue Hill, Bronte, Waverley, Woollahra, Bondi, North Bondi, Bondi Beach, Tamarama, Darling Point, Edgecliff, Point Piper, Double Bay, Rose Bay, Dover Heights, Vaucluse, Watsons Bay, Clovelly, Randwick, Kingsford, Daceyville, Kensington, Coogee, South Coogee, Maroubra, Pagewood, Chifley, Eastgardens, Hillsdale, La Perouse, Little Bay, Malabar, Matraville, Phillip Bay, Port Botany.
Manly, Manly Vale, Dee Why, Curl Curl, Narrabeen, Avalon, Mona Vale, Warriewood, Palm Beach, Barrenjoey, Fairlight, Frenchs Forest.
Abbotsford, Annandale, Ashbury, Ashfield, Balmain, Balmain East, Birchgrove, Breakfast Point, Burwood, Burwood Heights, Cabarita, Camperdown, Canada Bay, Chiswick, Concord, Concord West, Croydon, Croydon Park, Drummoyne, Dulwich Hill, Enfield, Enmore, Erskineville, Five Dock, Flemington, Forest Lodge, Glebe, Haberfield, Homebush, Hurlstone Park, Leichhardt, Lewisham, Liberty Grove, Lilyfield, Marrickville, Mortlake, Newington, Newtown, North Strathfield, Petersham, Rhodes, Rodd Point, Rozelle, Russell Lea, St Peters, Stanmore, Strathfield, Strathfield South, Summer Hill, Sydenham, Tempe, Wareemba, Alexandria, Beaconsfield, Belfield, Campsie, Canterbury, Earlwood, Wentworth Point.
Barangaroo, Dawes Point, Haymarket, Millers Point, Parliament House, Sydney, Sydney South, The Rocks, Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Elizabeth Bay, Potts Point, Rushcutters Bay, Woolloomooloo.
Artarmon, Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights, Belrose, Cammeray, Chatswood, Cremorne, Davidson, Denistone, Denistone East, Denistone West, East Gordon, East Lindfield, Forestville, Gordon, Hunters Hill, Killara, Killarney Heights, Lane Cove, Lane Cove North, Lindfield, Mosman, Neutral Bay, North Balgowlah, North Ryde, Northbridge, Pymble, Riverview, Roseville, Seaforth, St Ives, St Leonards, Turramurra, Wahroonga.
Kogarah, Hurstville, Rockdale, Brighton-Le-Sands, Bexley.
Parramatta, Blacktown, Bankstown, Castle Hill.
Miranda, Cronulla, Caringbah, Gymea, Sylvania.

Why trim trees over your roof?

Branches over the roofline drop debris that blocks gutters and traps moisture against tiles, scrape surfaces in storms, and act as bridges for pests. Trimming them back protects gutters and roofing, improves sun exposure for solar panels, and reduces storm damage risk.

Last updated: 2 October 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Tree trimming helps prevent branches from damaging your roof or clogging gutters. Overhanging branches can also contribute to roof damage from falling leaves, twigs, and moisture retention.

We focus on trimming branches that are overhanging your roof. We do not offer full tree removal services.

Yes. Monkeys Roofing provides free quotes across Sydney. We inspect the job, explain exactly what is needed and send a written quote, usually within 24 hours of the visit. Call 0452 223 327 or use the quote form on this page.

We cover all of Greater Sydney, including the Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, North Shore, Inner West, Sutherland Shire and the Hills District. Our team is based in Bondi Beach and schedules jobs across these areas every week.

Our focus is trimming branches that overhang roofs and gutters, where they cause blockages and damage. We cut growth back from the roofline and remove all debris. For full tree removal we recommend a dedicated arborist.

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Don’t let overgrown branches compromise your home’s safety. Contact us today for a free quote and let Monkeys Roofing take care of your tree trimming needs!

Tree Trimming by Area

We run local teams in three parts of Sydney. Pick your area to see how we approach tree trimming there, or call us if your suburb is not listed.

The rules this job has to meet

Australian standards and Code requirements we work to, with the source for each.

Sydney sheds about 1,213 mm of rain a year

Observatory Hill has averaged around 1,213 mm of rain a year on records kept since 1858. A 150 square metre roof therefore sends roughly 180,000 litres a year through its gutters and downpipes, which is why a blockage shows up as overflow so quickly.

Source: Bureau of Meteorology, station 066062

Valley gutters need 15 mm of freeboard

A valley gutter must be laid at more than 12.5 degrees, with at least 15 mm of freeboard and side angles of 12.5 degrees or more. Below 12.5 degrees it has to be designed as a box gutter to AS/NZS 3500.3 instead, which is a different job with different flashing.

Source: NCC 2022 Housing Provisions, Part 7.4

Downpipes go as close to the valley as possible

The Code requires downpipes to sit as close as practical to where valley gutters discharge. On roofs with several valleys feeding one length of gutter, a downpipe in the wrong position overloads that section long before the rest of the run fills.

Source: NCC 2022 Housing Provisions, Part 7.4

Usually done with this

  • Gutter Cleaning — We clear the gutters in the same visit, so the cuttings and the old build-up leave together.

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