Tall Tree Topping Christchurch & 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
Extreme Height Specialists
Specialized training and equipment for topping mature pines and extremely tall trees safely.
17-Metre Boom Reach
Professional elevated equipment ideal for tall or hard-access jobs where climbing isn't practical.
SiteWise Gold Certified
Highest safety standards with proper rigging techniques to handle pressure-loaded tall trees.
Difficult Terrain Ready
Equipment and methods designed for sloped, exposed, or limited-access Canterbury properties.
Canterbury High-Country Experience
Years of experience across Canterbury's toughest jobs from hill country to exposed coastal sites.
Risk Assessment Experts
Professional evaluation of tree stability, wind loading, and surrounding hazards before any work.
What's Included in Our Service
Specialized tall tree assessment and planning
Professional rigging for pressure-loaded trees
Safe removal of top-heavy or unstable sections
Powerline clearance for extreme height trees
Wind-resistant cutting techniques for exposed sites
Controlled lowering to prevent property damage
Emergency tall tree services available
Complete cleanup with no leftover debris
Full insurance coverage for high-risk work
Free assessment with detailed safety breakdown
What Our Clients Say
“MKM Trees cleared 20 hectares on our lifestyle block perfectly. Professional crew, amazing equipment, and they left everything tidy. Couldn't be happier with the result!”
“Had a massive tree come down in the storm blocking our driveway. MKM Trees had it cleared within hours of calling. Brilliant service, fair pricing, and genuinely helpful team.”
“Needed some delicate tree work near power lines. The MKM Trees team handled it expertly with all the right safety gear. Quality work and excellent communication throughout.”
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