Tall Tree Topping Canterbury
MKM Trees specializes in tall tree topping across Canterbury's lifestyle blocks, farms, and high-country properties. When your shelter belts exceed 15 metres and standard equipment can't reach, our 17-metre boom saw handles the job. We safely top macrocarpa, pine and eucalyptus trees up to 20 metres tall across properties from 2 to 500 hectares, including sloped or exposed land where climbing isn't practical. Most suburban contractors lack equipment for trees this tall, turning away properties or requiring specialized machinery transport. Serving Christchurch, Rolleston, Selwyn, Lincoln, Darfield, Ashburton and Banks Peninsula. Gold SiteWise certified with same-day response.
The Problem with Extreme Height Trees
Tall trees are often the most dangerous on rural properties. Shelter belts planted 15-20 years ago now reach 18-20 metres, becoming top-heavy and unstable in Canterbury's nor'westers. At these heights, they're more likely to snap or fall, threatening homes, stock, and infrastructure. They grow into power lines, block Port Hills views, and drop heavy branches across driveways. Standard tree services can't safely handle trees exceeding 12-15 metres.
Finding contractors with proper equipment and training proves difficult. Most tree crews aren't equipped for extreme height or difficult terrain on larger rural properties. Climbing tall trees without the right gear is unsafe and leads to messy, uneven results. Meanwhile, overgrown tall trees increase fire risk - critical with Selwyn District enforcing strict vegetation fire hazard regulations.
How MKM Handles Tall Tree Work Safely
Our crew is trained to assess, rig, and top tall trees using industry-safe methods that reduce risk and preserve tree health. The 17-metre boom saw safely reaches and tops trees up to 20 metres, providing precision cutting that protects surrounding property. For shorter sections under 15 metres, our shear/saw handles trees up to 900mm wide, giving us flexibility across different tree heights on your property.
Operating from West Melton, we serve Canterbury's lifestyle blocks and farms daily - Rolleston, Selwyn, Lincoln, Darfield, Ashburton, Banks Peninsula, and Christchurch suburbs like Halswell. For rural or high-country jobs, we use gear designed for rough terrain and limited access. We plan each job to avoid damage to surrounding areas and finish with a tidy site - no leftover limbs, ruts, or cleanup headaches. Gold SiteWise certified and fully insured. Serving lifestyle blocks, farms and properties throughout Canterbury - from Christchurch to Ashburton, Banks Peninsula to the high country, with same-day response across the region.
Why Choose MKM Trees
17-Metre Reach
Specialized boom saw for reaching the tallest Canterbury trees safely.
Tall Tree Safety
Proper protocols and equipment for working safely at extreme heights.
Specialized Techniques
Methods developed specifically for tall tree work and large shelter belts.
Rural Specialists
Experience with tall trees on farms, stations, and lifestyle blocks.
Complete Service
From assessment to cleanup, we handle the entire tall tree project.
Efficient Work
Specialized equipment means faster completion on tall tree jobs.
What's Included in Our Service
Trees over 20 metres tall
17-metre boom saw reach
Large shelter belt management
Specialized safety protocols
Rural and station experience
Jobs others refuse
Complete site cleanup
SiteWise Gold certified
What Our Clients Say
“Very professional service, did a wide range of tasks at a very high standard for my farm.”
“Awesome bloke to deal with, high quality work and excellent operator. Made light work clearing fencing lines for us and will be our main man for future projects.”
“Mitchell delivered a fantastic solution on time at a great price. Mitchell can be trusted to do exactly what he says, when he says and that is why I look forward to working with Mitchell again. Highly recommended!”
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