Summary
The customer needed a Titoki tree trimmed and several thorny creepers cut back where they were overhanging two courtyard walls in Auckland Central, Auckland. The main branch identified for removal was roughly 110mm in diameter and the tree sat about 3m above a 2.7m wall. Neighbour consent was already in place and access from the neighbour’s side was preferred; two people on site were recommended because planter boxes and the wall height made ladder work more awkward. Three offers were received and the $550 offer was accepted; the selected tasker holds a 5‑star rating. Work began with initial cuts from the neighbour’s side to drop the main branch into the courtyard, followed by thinning of smaller branches and cutting all creeper growth that exceeded the wall. Green waste was cut, bagged and removed as agreed, with a final blow‑down to tidy the courtyard. The job concluded with a positive review sentiment.
Final Cost
550
Completed on
22 May 2026
Location
Auckland
Completed by
Mark
Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Customer Rating
Rated by Vanessa •
#31862
• Arborist Services
A Titoki tree overhanging a courtyard wall needs pruning, and also some thorny creepers which are overhanging two courtyard walls, some of which are growing through some of the tree branches. The courtyard wall is about 2.7m high; it is also accessible from the neighbour's property on the other side of the wall via another street and the wall is 1.9-2.1m from that side. Using the courtyard wall height as a reference, the tree height is approx an additional 3m. There are two long planter boxes 500mm in height which may be slightly in the way when using a ladder, so it would be best to have two people on site so that one can hold a ladder where necessary (if a non-typical ladder is not used). The photos show a slight colour difference in the leaves of the tree and the creeper - the tree is slightly more lime coloured and the creeper slightly darker and more brown in colour (in most photos). The main tree branch which needs removing is about 110mm diameter and about 340mm circumference, and is best accessed from the other side of the wall for initial cutting, and dropped into the courtyard. Some of the other smaller branches overhanging the wall need some minor thinning/trimming. All creeper branches overhanging the wall or which exceed the wall height need cutting. Removal of debris will likely be needed - there are bins on site, however the debris would need to be cut and bagged so that I can bin it over time if it is not to be removed (I have done this with some already). The work would probably best be done on a weekend so that access is available from the neighbour’s property which will make the job easier. I have consent from the neighbour for the work. There is parking on my side of the site. (Apologies for the photos - there's a limit of 5 on here!)
