In this video, Quinton from Cut It Right Tree Service takes us on-site in Mount Eliza to show how our team pruned overhanging cypress branches from a council-owned tree that were rubbing against a customer's two-story roof.
The Mount Eliza Shopping Center Case Study
In our featured video, Quinton demonstrates how we solved a common overhanging branch issue behind a shopping center in Mount Eliza.
A large, council-owned Cypress tree had lower branches stretching far over a customer's property line, encroaching on their two-story roof and gutters.
Our Approach: Our certified tree climbers carefully trimmed back the overhanging branches exactly to the property boundary line.
The Result: We successfully cleared the roofline and protected the home from storm damage, all while keeping the tree perfectly healthy and preserving its natural shape and look.
Guide to Pruning Overhanging Council Trees
Living on the Mornington Peninsula means sharing our neighborhoods with beautiful, mature trees. While these trees provide shade and shelter for local birds, overhanging branches can sometimes cause problems for homeowners—especially during strong coastal winds and winter storms.
If a council-owned tree has branches extending over your roof or driveway, you don’t have to live with the risk. Here is how you can manage the issue safely and legally.
Understanding Your Property Boundaries
Legally, your property extends straight up into the air from your fence line. This means you have the right to clear your airspace of any branches or foliage that cross that line.
However, tree pruning is a delicate science. Making poor cuts can open up a tree to diseases, pests, and rot, which can eventually kill the tree or make it unstable. To protect our shared canopy, any pruning on council-owned trees must meet the Australian Standards for Pruning of Amenity Trees (AS 4373). This standard ensures that cuts are made in a way that allows the tree to seal its wounds and continue growing healthily.