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For NZ Arborists

Arborist &
tree surgeon invoice app.

Removals, crown lifting, stump grinding, protected-tree consent jobs — snap your job notes or speak them, and TradieNotes builds a professional GST invoice before you're off site.

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From the chainsaw to a GST invoice.

Three steps before you've loaded the chipper. No data entry, no spreadsheets, no laptop.

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Made for the trade

Built for arborists.

Trained on the way NZ arborists actually write up a job — not generic invoicing software.

✓Reads arborist job notes

Felling, pruning, stump work, consent jobs — our AI reads your shorthand the way you write it on the job and builds a clean, itemised invoice.

Tree removal / felling
Crown lift / crown reduction
Stump grinding
Storm damage & hazard removal
Arborist report / assessment
Green waste & chipping

🎤Voice notes from the site

Tree down and site cleared? Speak your job notes before you pack the chipper — client, tree type, rigging or crane use, hours. Invoice ready by the time you're at the next job.

The full range

Every tree job, sorted.

From a straightforward hedge trim to a protected-tree consent removal, TradieNotes keeps up with the range of jobs NZ arborists actually run.

🌳Protected & notable trees

Trees on a council's notable or scheduled tree list, on public land, or in significant ecological areas usually need resource consent before removal or major pruning — processed within roughly 20 working days by most councils. Note the consent reference in your job notes and it's tracked as its own line.

📋Arborist reports

A written arborist report is often required to support a resource consent application, and is commonly invoiced separately from the physical removal or pruning job that follows once consent is granted.

🪓Stump & waste jobs

Stump grinding, chipping, and green waste removal are common add-ons to a felling job. Note each one separately so the client sees exactly what they're paying for beyond the tree work itself.

Working at height & chainsaw safety

Climbing, rigging, and chainsaw work fall under WorkSafe's working-at-height guidance and carry real risk. TradieNotes doesn't manage your safety paperwork, but a note like "rigged descent, harness used" in your job notes keeps a record for your own files if a client or insurer ever asks.

Arborist FAQ

Questions, answered.

Can it handle protected-tree or resource consent jobs?+
Yes. Trees on the council's notable or scheduled tree list, on public land, or in significant ecological areas usually need resource consent before removal or major pruning. Note the consent reference in your job notes and it appears on the invoice as a separate compliance line.
How long does a resource consent application take?+
Most councils process tree-related resource consent applications within 20 working days. That timeline doesn't affect your invoicing — you can still quote and invoice for the arborist report or assessment while consent is pending.
Can it separate a written arborist report from the physical job?+
Yes. Note the report as its own line item, separate from felling, pruning, or stump work, since it's often invoiced and paid before the physical job goes ahead.
Does it handle stump grinding and green waste removal separately?+
Yes. Stump grinding, chipping, and green waste removal are common add-ons to a felling job — note each one and it's itemised as its own line rather than lumped into general labour.
What about working at height and chainsaw safety compliance?+
TradieNotes doesn't manage your certification paperwork, but tree work involving climbing, rigging, or chainsaw use falls under WorkSafe's working-at-height rules and carries real risk — a job note like "rigged descent, harness used" keeps a record for your own files.
What does a typical tree removal job cost?+
Costs vary hugely by tree size, access, and whether a resource consent or crane is needed, but small-to-medium residential removals commonly run $400-$1,500+. Your invoice reflects whatever you actually charged.
Can I invoice for crown lifting, pruning, or storm-damage work separately from removals?+
Yes. Describe the job type in your notes — removal, crown lift, pruning, storm damage — and it's captured and itemised correctly, whether it's one job or several on the same property.
Are the invoices GST and IRD compliant?+
Yes — every invoice includes your GST number, business name, itemised labour and materials, and meets NZ IRD requirements.
Do I need an account?+
No account needed. Create one free to save your invoice history, or just snap and pay $1.
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